SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Bradbury, 5153
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Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Adelaide Hills, Bradbury is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The capital is reachable when needed, but everyday life stays firmly rooted in the surrounding region. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Population
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,916
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 74
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,747
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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.
Housing
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,392,600
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.2
- State safety percentile
- 10.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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; 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.
39 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
February 2026
- Refurbishment only / fit-out of existing Change Rooms308 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)231 NICHOLLS RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building142 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
January 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling116 RED HILL RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey dwelling alterations & additions & deck619 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
September 2025
- Construction of dwelling additions744 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
May 2025
- construct verandah attached to dwelling,33 RIDGE RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding (part garage and shed)36 BROWN RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Horse keeping building224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
February 2025
- Shed36 BRADWOOD LANE BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
January 2025
- Outbuilding26 BROWN RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
July 2024
- Verandah98 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
June 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and above ground water storage tanks32 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
April 2024
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling and verandah216 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
March 2024
- Installation of Swimming pool & associated safety barrier59 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment (2 into 2)142 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153;146 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
August 2023
- Outbuilding75 NICHOLLS RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
July 2023
- Dwelling addition, verandahs785 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
June 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling, masonry fence, water storage tank (115,000 litres), retaining walls and carportLOT 9 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
May 2023
- Two domestic outbuildings614 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Above ground water storage tank (172,000 litres)224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Agricultural building224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to single storey detached dwelling including deck and verandah383 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
April 2023
- Outbuilding (Shed)91 NICHOLLS RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
September 2022
- Maintenance to Local Heritage Place (front door replacement)706 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Deck252 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
August 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence690 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
April 2022
- Two nets (20 metres long x 6 metres high) on playing field308 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
March 2022
- Dwelling alterations & additions including deck atop existing water storage tank759 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
February 2022
- Verandah attached to dwelling and spa59 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
2021· 8 proposals
November 2021
- Retaining walls (maximum height 1.5m)8 ALLEN HILL RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
October 2021
- Swimming Pool and Safety Barrier252 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
September 2021
- Agricultural Building and Water Tank (45KL)89 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
August 2021
- CGBF - 2 x outbuildings164 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
June 2021
- Replacement of fire damaged shed56 GURR RD S BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence146 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
May 2021
- Demolition of existing dwelling & outbuildings & construction of two storey detached dwelling, deck (maximum height 3.3m). retaining wall (maximum height 1.6m) & associated earthworks20 BRADWOOD LANE BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
March 2021
- Domestic outbuilding, retaining walls (maximum height 1m) and associated earthworks20 BRADWOOD LANE BRADBURY SA 5153Decision 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)
- 10/10
- 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
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
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
Recent changes
- Other Theftcrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Above ground water storage tank (172,000 litres)planning224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Lodged 26 May 2023 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building and Water Tank (45KL)planning89 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Lodged 26 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingplanning224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Lodged 26 May 2023 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling and verandahplanning216 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Lodged 04 Apr 2024 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to single storey detached dwelling including deck and verandahplanning383 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Lodged 04 May 2023 · Under Assessment
- CGBF - 2 x outbuildingsplanning164 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Lodged 09 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural buildingplanning142 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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