SA · Light Council
Buchfelde, 5118
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- Affordable
- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
- Suburban
Suburb profile
Buchfelde is a welcoming smaller community in Light, with a settled community character. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,416
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 76
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,483
- Employment rate
- 54.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 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
- 20.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 193 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -42.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against Property1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Serious Assault Not 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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Guard Rail ReplacementNorth South Motorway, Two Wells Rd Ramp To Adelaide22 Jun 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
24 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of Single Storey Detached Dwelling17 DIXON RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling, outbuilding and an in-ground swimming pool and safety barrierLOT 438 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
October 2025
- Variation to DA 22017339 Change of land use from detached dwelling to respite care facility and supported accommodation, including, the keeping of non-domestic animals, ancillary carpark, freestanding sign and landscaping - Changes to internal floor plan of respite care facility and outbuildings to include activities for visitors, relocation of advertising signage and relocation of accessible car parking space.1951 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Under Assessment
July 2025
- Construction of ablution toilet block and change rooms in association with the Harness Racing club1961 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a verandah1921 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of Agricultural Building (Implement Storage) and Water Tank in association with rural residential use of the land1922 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
November 2024
- Swimming pool and safety fence20 ROEDIGER RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
October 2024
- Verandah20 ROEDIGER RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
August 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling1932 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
July 2024
- Domestic Outbuilding32 HIGGINS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
February 2024
- Land division - boundary re-alignment84 WHITELAW RD WARD BELT SA 5118;LOT 437 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with garage, alfresco and porch under main roof and 46,800L above ground water tankLOT 50 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling1968 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
September 2023
- Land division - boundary re-alignment1835 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118;LOT 885 WHITELAW RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
May 2023
- Single Storey Dwelling Alterations and Additions1946 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
March 2023
- Domestic Outbuilding 24.0m x 7.60m x 4.20m1775 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Swimming pool and pool safety barrier ancillary to existing dwelling28 ROEDIGER RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
- Alterations to existing floor plan and variation to condition number seven (7) of the development approval for 313/336/2017 - Construction of a refrigerated storage rooms, preparation and cooking areas associated with an existing meat processing facility and fence.1878 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
September 2022
- Verandah ancillary to existing dwelling1950 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
July 2022
- Horse keeping for four (4) horses and ancillary horse shelters and Tac sheds1872 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
June 2022
- Change of land use from detached dwelling to respite care facility and supported accommodation, including, the keeping of non-domestic animals, ancillary carpark, freestanding sign and landscaping1951 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Under Assessment
2021· 2 proposals
November 2021
- Agricultural building for storage of farm equipment1946 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
August 2021
- Two (2) domestic outbuildings in the form of shipping containers ancillary to the existing dwelling1968 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- A & V CONTRACTORS PTY. LTD.Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA 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
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
6 state heritage places
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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
Recent changes
- Other Offences Against Propertycrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosioncrime1
- Serious Assault Not 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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