SA · Barossa Council
Bethany, 5352
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Suburb profile
Bethany is a residential smaller community in Barossa with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,800
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 59
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 71.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 146 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 20
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
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.
26 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Land division - 2 into 2 (Boundary Realignment)182 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352;LOT 574 RIFLE RANGE RD BETHANY SA 5352Under Assessment
- Installation of swimming pool and associated safety barriers215 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Under Assessment
March 2026
- Change of use of vacant portion of land to tourist accommodation (caravan and tourist park) for a combined maximum of 30 recreational vehicles and caravans179 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
September 2025
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and demolition of outbuildings; construction of a dwelling addition including bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, garage, kitchen/dining/living area, rear alfresco275 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of an extension to the existing shed, adding an additional 12.2m in length and 6.2m in width at the front.251 MENGE RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling addition to an existing single-storey dwelling; construction of a deck102 THIELE RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
- Installation of two 31.7kl above ground water tanks215 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (measuring 22m x 7.5m x 3.1m wall height); demolition of existing outbuildings275 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
October 2024
- Installation of a swimming pool and associated safety features229 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of Dwelling Alterations and Additions including double garage under main roof, verandahs and decks215 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling with font and rear verandah, and rear alfresco under main roof; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 9.0m x 9.0m x 2.7m wall height); Installation of a 132kL rainwater tankLOT 594 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of a dwelling addition incorporating the partial demolition of existing dwelling (rear lean to), re-sheeting existing roof, replacement front verandah posts, open-roofed pergola, decking area and carport (measuring 6.1m x 7.189m x 2.862m post height)215 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Under Assessment
September 2023
- Construction of a Domestic Outbuilding - Carport (measuring 7m x 10m x 2.9m max. post height)118 NICOLAI RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
June 2023
- Land Division - boundary realignment (3 into 3)170 BASEDOW RD BETHANY SA 5352;215 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352;LOT 15 BASEDOW RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of a farm building - hay storage & horse shelter (measuring 18.3m x 5.6m x 2.7m gutter height)251 MENGE RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
February 2023
- Construction of a farm building - implement shed (measuring 15.0m x 7.5m x 3.6m wall height)LOT 175 NICOLAI RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
- the construction of six (6) buildings to be used for short-term tourist accommodation, associated car parking and landscaping261 RIFLE RANGE RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of bathroom facilities attached to an existing structure (as approved in 960/421/2020); Change of use from domestic outbuilding to wine storage, winemaking and associated cellar door sales, office and store with associated car parking, loading area and landscaping331 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to an existing single-storey dwelling; single-storey addition (containing living area), verandah and deck102 THIELE RD BETHANY SA 5352Under Assessment
October 2022
- Replacement to two windows in an existing single-storey dwelling93 NICOLAI RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
April 2022
- Installation of above ground pool and associated safety fence/barrier170 BASEDOW RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
August 2021
- Fibreglass swimming Pool24 THIELE RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - freestanding verandah (measuring 13.1m x 5.6m x 3.26m max roof height)24 THIELE RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building - implement shed (measuring 42.0m x 24.0m x 4.8m wall height); Installation of a rainwater tank 220kl1200 LIGHT PASS RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
March 2021
- Alterations to existing dwelling and partial change of use to short term tourist accommodation188 BETHANY RD BETHANY SA 5352Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- BETHANY WINE HOLDINGS PTY LTDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bethany ReservePark
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Sct - Residencecrime2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime1
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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Comparable suburbs
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