SA · Mount Barker Council
Bugle Ranges, SA, 5251
Current weather
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94% humidity · 35.3 km/h wind · 11.6° / 8.5° today · 14.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#10 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Bugle Ranges is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 289 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 6.9 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 289
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,031
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 109
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 0 / 0
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)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 289 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 115
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Blackmail And Extortion1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
45 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Carport and Verandah593 FLAXLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)24 PURSELL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Altertions and additions to the existing dwelling, swimming pool (in-ground) with associated swimming pool safety features and agricultural building159 LONG VALLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
November 2025
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)115 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding (Domestic Storage)225 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
June 2025
- Agricultural building (farm shed)593 FLAXLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
May 2025
- Detached dwelling (Single storey), outbuilding, retaining walls, deck and conversion of existing dwelling to outbuilding98 LACEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
March 2025
- Agricultural building804 WELLINGTON RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
- FIBREGLASS SWIMMING POOL & ASSOCIATED SAFETY BARRIERS91 WILLCOX RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
September 2024
- Verandah34 LACEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling and deck52 PURSELL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and Deck804 WELLINGTON RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
August 2024
- Outbuilding (Garage/Domestic storage)640 BUGLE RANGE RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
July 2024
- Establishment of Tourist Accommodation comprising the adaptive re-use of former Dairy Building with associated building alterations and additions593 FLAXLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
May 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling (enclosing verandah)81 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
March 2024
- Demolition of existing carport, verandah and deck. Construction of carport, two (2) verandahs and associated decking.55 LACEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
January 2024
- Outbuilding (Domestic Storage)108 PURSELL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Detached dwelling (single storey) and garage171 STAMPS RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
July 2023
- Building for horse husbandry purposes in association with horse keeping115 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
March 2023
- Tourist accommodation (with a maximum capacity of 8 persons) comprising 2 fixed tents and retrofitting existing residence to achieve a Bushfire Attack Level of BAL 12.5, in association with framing.52 PURSELL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Agricultural building (hay and implement storage)89 ARCHER HILL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic) and rain water tank (110,000 litre)150 WILLCOX RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
February 2023
- Alterations to existing tourist accommodation building comprising the replacement of the tiled roof with a corrugated colorbond steel roof63 MUELLER CL BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Storage shed171 STAMPS RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
January 2023
- Land Division (boundary realignment - 2 into 2)171 STAMPS RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Horse Shelters x four (4) (Retrospective)63 MUELLER CL BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
October 2022
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)85 STAMPS RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
September 2022
- Outbuilding x 2109 DUNN RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
August 2022
- Detached dwelling (single storey)LOT 961 THRING LANE BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and RWT593 FLAXLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
May 2022
- Freestanding Verandah387 BUGLE RANGE RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
April 2022
- Horse keeping, Training of equestrian students, Tourist accommodation, construction of horse keeping yards and associated fencing.63 MUELLER CL BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
March 2022
- Dwelling Additions & Alterations522 BUGLE RANGE RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
February 2022
- Two (2) Verandahs130 LONG VALLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
2021· 11 proposals
December 2021
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)79 LACEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
November 2021
- Demolish existing rear lean-to of Dwelling and construct laundry bathroom and mudroom.2 PINCHBECK FTRK BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
October 2021
- Detached dwelling (single storey)648B BUGLE RANGE RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Variation to DA 580/610/17 to remove the upper level494 LONG VALLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
August 2021
- Outbuilding (garage)16 BONYTHON RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Agricultural building (x 2)LOT 961 THRING LANE BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bugle RangesTrain station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 98.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #10 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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