SA · Barunga West Council
Kulpara, 5552
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- Residential
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- Suburban
Suburb profile
Kulpara is a residential smaller community in Barunga West with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 56
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,437
- Dwelling vacancy
- 48%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 25
- Median monthly mortgage
- $712
- Employment rate
- 39.5%
- 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 7
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 125
- State safety percentile
- 88.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Non Residence1
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- North Tce / Upper Yorke Rd - North side (Kulpara Methodist Church)
- North Tce / West Tce - South side (Kulpara Methodist Church)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
10 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation - 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin1724 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal
January 2025
- Industry - Construction of a Livestock Nutrition Processing Facility (expansion of existing operations and demolition of existing buildings) including associated earthworks, driveways and vehicle parking areas.241 RODS RD KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
July 2024
- Agricultural building in the form of a farm machinery shed with a full width carport extension across one end (total dimensions of 36m x 15m x 4.8m wall height)LOT 1 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Agricultural building and above ground water tank409 SAND PIT RD KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
September 2023
- COLORBOND FREESTANDING FLAT CARPORT 6 X 6 X 3.01718 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- 9m x 6m Agricultural Building (storage shed for tools and small farm equipment)409 SAND PIT RD KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
- Demolish rear veranda structure and construct dwelling addition1718 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
March 2022
- Erection of an equipment shed 21.96 m x 12m54 YARROO RD KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)1724 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- KARA RESOURCES PTY LTDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
4 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
- Other Theftcrime2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
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- 9m x 6m Agricultural Building (storage shed for tools and small farm equipment)planning409 SAND PIT RD KULPARA SA 5552Lodged 28 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural building and above ground water tankplanning409 SAND PIT RD KULPARA SA 5552Lodged 13 Dec 2023 · 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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