SA · Mount Barker Council
Hay Valley, 5252
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Hay Valley is a residential smaller community in Mount Barker with a familiar suburban feel. The capital is reachable when needed, but everyday life stays firmly rooted in the surrounding region. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Local identity runs deep. This is the kind of place people stay once they have found it.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Population
- Population
- 25
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,624
- Dwelling vacancy
- 33.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 12
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,333
- Employment rate
- 68.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $610
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Tree PruningNairne Road, Monkhouse Rd25 Jun 2026 – 17 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.
6 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Outbuilding addition and alterations.792 NAIRNE RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
April 2024
- Marquee associated with existing cellar door and ancillary dining area68 CHAMBERS RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
September 2023
- Ancillary Accommodation243 PINEY RIDGE RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
May 2022
- Dwelling addition792 NAIRNE RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
August 2021
- Addition of a bulk malt silo to the existing winery for the production of cider and spirits and associated cellar door and function centre.68 CHAMBERS RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) with associated landscaping792 NAIRNE RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Decision 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- 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
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Addition of a bulk malt silo to the existing winery for the production of cider and spirits and associated cellar door and function centre.planning68 CHAMBERS RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Lodged 10 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning243 PINEY RIDGE RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Lodged 05 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
- Dwelling additionplanning792 NAIRNE RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Lodged 26 May 2022 · Decision Made
- Marquee associated with existing cellar door and ancillary dining areaplanning68 CHAMBERS RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Lodged 19 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) with associated landscapingplanning792 NAIRNE RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Lodged 08 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding addition and alterations.planning792 NAIRNE RD HAY VALLEY SA 5252Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Tree PruningroadworksNairne Road, Monkhouse Rd25 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
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
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
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