SA · Wakefield Council
Barunga Gap, 5520
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- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
- Suburban
- Community
Suburb profile
Barunga Gap is a welcoming smaller community in Wakefield, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Population
- Population
- 23
- Median age
- 27
- Median household income / week
- $1,749
- Dwelling vacancy
- 37.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 8
- Median monthly mortgage
- $780
- Employment rate
- 38.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.5
- State safety percentile
- 58.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
4 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
January 2026
- Agricultural building (Hay storage)217 BARUNGA TOP RD BARUNGA GAP SA 5520Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
April 2023
- Domestic Outbuilding24 BARUNGA TOP RD BARUNGA GAP SA 5520Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding217 BARUNGA TOP RD BARUNGA GAP SA 5520Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence504 BARUNGA TOP RD BARUNGA GAP SA 5520Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Other Theftcrime1
- Agricultural building (Hay storage)planning217 BARUNGA TOP RD BARUNGA GAP SA 5520Lodged 30 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuildingplanning24 BARUNGA TOP RD BARUNGA GAP SA 5520Lodged 20 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuildingplanning217 BARUNGA TOP RD BARUNGA GAP SA 5520Lodged 11 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fenceplanning504 BARUNGA TOP RD BARUNGA GAP SA 5520Lodged 03 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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