SA · Mount Barker Council
Hahndorf, SA, 5245
Current weather
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98% humidity · 31.2 km/h wind · 10.6° / 7.7° today · 17.5 mm rain
Desirability index
#4 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Hahndorf is a smaller suburban community in the Mount Barker area, home to around 2,814 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 45 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,814
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,735
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 61 of 1,086
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 53.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 52 / 71 / 22
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 45
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 25
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 141 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 13
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault9
- Other Property Damage And Environmental6
- Other Theft5
- Sct - Non Residence3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,075
- Hahndorf Preschool12 Church StreetPreschools
- Hahndorf Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1049
- St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf IncPrimary · ICSEA 1101
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 51 Mt Barker Rd - North side
- Stop 52 Mt Barker Rd - North side
- Stop 52 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 53 Mt Barker Rd - East side
- Stop 54 Mt Barker Rd - East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Junction UpgradeSouth Eastern Freeway, Emergency Crossover10 Mar 2026 – 01 Jul 2026
- Traffic ManagementSouth Eastern Freeway, Taminga Gr12 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2027
- Traffic ManagementSouth Eastern Freeway, Taminga Gr12 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2027
- Vms TrailerSouth Eastern Freeway, Taminga Gr17 Nov 2025 – 17 Nov 2026
- Vms TrailerSouth Eastern Freeway, River Rd17 Nov 2025 – 17 Nov 2026
- Vms TrailerSouth Eastern Freeway, Taminga Gr17 Nov 2025 – 17 Nov 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.
344 planning-related records
2026· 34 proposals
June 2026
- Tourist accommodation with associated deck145A MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling (single storey)LOT 17 FAIRVIEW RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of a State Heritage Place (Schneemilch House and Barn, ID 16105) - Demolition of later additions to the Barn and construction of a new driveway access including replacement of a section of fence with a new fence and gate23 VICTORIA ST HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Verandah Addition6 RIVER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Swimming pool136 AMBLESIDE RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Carport31 WINDSOR AV HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Signage (associated with tourist accommodation per DA 24007073)SHOP 1-4 44 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation with associated outbuilding (domestic storage) and verandah4 KRAMM AV HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land Division (1 into 2 - creation of 1 additional residential allotment)3 BERNHARDT CR HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Partial change of use from outbuilding to Distillery15 SAWMILL GULLY RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Verandah and deckUNIT 2 10 MALE CR HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Verandah and associated deck15 MOLENS RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
April 2026
- CarportUNIT 2 21 BRAUN DR HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Carport & Verandah32 ENGLISH ST HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Two (2) ancillary accommodations with associated retaining walls and outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)29C LEONARD RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey) and associated retaining walls and fencing structure3 BERNHARDT CR HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Establishment of outdoor dining area (on road verge) associated with existing shop (tenancy 50)48 -50 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing Detached Dwelling16 NICHOLAS PAECH DR HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Public Shelter (erection of relocated 170 year old barn with concrete flooring)58 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Building alterations - Bathroom within existing studio, dwelling re-roof (tiles to colorbond) ( retrospective)36 ENGLISH ST HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey) and retaining wallsLOT 210 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- VerandahLOT 200 SCHUBERT DR HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Land division (1 into 2 Community Title allotments and Common Property)69 AURICHT CL HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Variation to Development Authorisation 23001645 (Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, two above ground water tanks, decommissioning and conversion of existing dwelling to an outbuilding) - deletion of condition 2 to enable retention of existing dwelling94 BALHANNAH RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
February 2026
- Land Division (boundary realignment - 2 into 2)59 SANDOW RD VERDUN SA 5245;LOT 4 HEYSEN RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing detached dwelling with associated verandah and deck18 HEREFORD AV HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing (Detached dwelling)11 ENGLISH ST HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Outbuilding33 WINDSOR AV HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Verandah and deck2 VALMA AV HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (two-storey) with deck, verandah, swimming pool and associated safety fence, and associated retaining wall, and conversion of the existing dwelling to ancillary accommodation93 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
January 2026
- Change of use from residential (existing two storey detached dwelling and outbuilding) to tourist accommodation and construction of a verandah.139 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage)140 RIVER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Retaining Walls and associated earthworks51 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling160 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
2025· 62 proposals
December 2025
- Change of use to function venue2282 MOUNT BARKER RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2 - creation of 1 additional residential allotment) and the construction of a driveway and associated retaining wall structure12 BALHANNAH RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Under Assessment
November 2025
- Outbuilding (garage)3 WITTWER CT HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing building to facilitate the change in use to Ancillary Accommodation174 SHEOAK RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
- Verandah10 ENGLISH ST HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
October 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling, verandah and free-standing outbuilding (Garage)263 FAIRVIEW RD HAHNDORF SA 5245Decision Made
2024· 71 proposals
71 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 67 proposals
67 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 48 proposals
48 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 60 proposals
60 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
105 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Games RoomAmusement Arcade
- TinkerAntiques
- Ancient EarthArt
- Hahndorf AcademyArt
- The PrecinctATM
- Otto's BakeryBakery
- Adelaide Hills Wine BarBar
- SomerledBar
- Bbq
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
47 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
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 97.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #4 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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