SA · Barossa Council
Light Pass, SA, 5355
Current weather
10.9°CLight drizzle
78% humidity · 30.7 km/h wind · 12.9° / 9.7° today · 12.8 mm rain
Desirability index
22.1/100
How this score is calculated#173 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Light Pass is a small locality in the Barossa area, home to around 256 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show median weekly rent around $700, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 256
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,593
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 101
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,372
- Employment rate
- 69.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 9 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 939
- Light Pass Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 939
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
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Penrice Rd / Stockwell Rd - North side (Light Pass)
- Penrice Rd / Stockwell Rd - South side (Light Pass)
- Sale Yard Rd - North side (LinkSA Depot Nurioopta)
- Stockwell Rd / Kalimna Rd - East side (Light Pass)
- Stockwell Rd / Kalimna Rd - West side (Light Pass)
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.
36 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Installation of a frost fan in association with existing horticulture550 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erect secondhand outbuilding (shed) 6m x 6m x 2.4m high267 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
January 2026
- Shed that is currently erected at 41 Radford road Angaston, will be dismantled and Moved to 425 Stockwell road Light Pass and reassembled as per submitted plans using new fixings and ensuring no structural members have any damage, rust or deterioration.425 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Change of use of existing building to cellar door with associated car parking and advertising; change of use from tourist accommodation to a residential dwelling; animal keeping (up to 5 sheep and goats)238 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
September 2025
- Fibreglass swimming pool & associated safety barrier402 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
June 2025
- Building alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling including a carport under main roof and verandah23 IMMANUEL WAY LIGHT PASS SA 5355Under Assessment
April 2025
- Construction of a free-standing carport (9.145m L x 4.125m W x 3.3m post height)267 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Installation and operation of two (2) frost fans (FrostBoss C59)LOT 425 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of additions to existing dwelling (ensuite and walk-in robe), erection of a 1.8m high freestanding patio, installation of a 1.8m high fence, and construction of a swimming pool.402 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
July 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (measuring 6.2m x 9.5m x 3.9m post height)183 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2 Torrens)387 PENRICE RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355;393 PENRICE RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Under Assessment
June 2024
- Construction of a combined domestic outbuilding and ancillary accommodation building (total building area measuring 7.65m x 12.18m x 3.05m wall height)220 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation of Development Application 23026242 (including increase in floor area; gable canopy; change in orientation) (23026242 – Construction of a store - barrel store)310 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Partial change of use of the land to include outdoor functions (weekends and public holidays only) in addition to existing cellar door190 WILLOWS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of two freestanding carports (measuring 7.2m x 4.0m x 3.0m post height); Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 10.8m x 6.151m x 2.7m wall height)293 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of Domestic Outbuilding (measuring 14.4m x 7.8m x 3.0m wall height)427 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of a store - barrel store (measuring 20m x 15.7m x 6.0m wall height)310 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
September 2023
- Conservation Works for Pastor Rechner's Cottage - support the walls of cottage - footings420 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing dwelling393 PENRICE RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
May 2023
- Variation to Development Application 22026531 - Change of use of existing implement shed to max 50T Winery and construction of new storage building (increase in storage building wall height from 4.5m to 6.0m)190 WILLOWS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
April 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - shed (measuring 21.6m x 11.98m x 3.66m high)114 SALEYARDS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
March 2023
- Conventional Land Division - Boundary Re-alignment114 SALEYARDS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
September 2022
- Winery expansion - shed (measuring 16.577m x 15.034m x 5.0m wall height) to be used as an equipment shed and finished wine store790 RESEARCH RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
August 2022
- Change of use from Girl Guides hall to/and construction of detached dwelling with attached double garage, verandah and alfresco408 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Change of use of existing implement shed to max 50T Winery and Construction of new Warehouse building in association with winery. Stage 1 - Change of use of existing implement shed to max 50T winery. Stage 2 - Construction of new warehouse storage building in association with winery.190 WILLOWS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - colorbond garden shed (measuring 6m x 7m x 2.4m wall height)692 RESEARCH RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
July 2022
- Construction of domestic outbuilding (shed) having dimensions of 6.402m x 10.764m x 3.05m wall height267 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of alterations and additions to shop (cellar door) inclusive of associated commercial kitchen.190 WILLOWS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Under Assessment
- Construction of verandah and deck, attached to the rear of an existing dwelling228 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
April 2022
- extension to existing carport486 PENRICE RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
March 2022
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling, over an existing swimming pool18 IMMANUEL WAY LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Change of use from dwelling to tourist accommodation with a maximum of 10 guests238 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
October 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building - implement shed (measuring 32.0m x 15.0m x 5.5m wall height)566 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
August 2021
- Demolition of an existing domestic outbuilding - carport; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 6.1m x 6.1m x 3.05m wall height)220 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
June 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 12.16m x 12.24m x 4.5m maximum wall height) and demolition of existing outbuilding503 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - shed (measuring 18.0m x 9.0m x 3.7m wall height)291 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- 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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 22.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #173 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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