SA · Mount Barker Council
Meadows, SA, 5201
Current weather
8.8°CLight drizzle
95% humidity · 34.1 km/h wind · 11.7° / 8.7° today · 16.1 mm rain
Desirability index
#26 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Meadows is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 1,717 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 16 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 9.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 1 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
- 1,717
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,964
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 612
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,645
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 28 / 5 / 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)
- $600
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)
- 16
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 858 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Offences Against Property2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft4
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
- 1,013
- Meadows & Districts Kindergarten49 Mawson RoadPreschools
- Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1013
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
- Stop Meadows Battunga Rd / Brooks St
- Stop Meadows Battunga Rd / Mawson Rd
- Stop Meadows Mawson Rd / Expedition Blvd
- Stop Meadows Mawson Rd / Kondoparinga Rd
- Stop Meadows Mawson Rd / Nottage Rd
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Tree PruningDashwood Gully Road, Brookman Rd05 Jun 2026 – 03 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.
298 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding comprises swimming pool with spa, associated safety fencing.33 MACCLESFIELD RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation and safety fence4 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Combined fence and retaining wall structures4 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuildings74 PEARSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Horse Keeping (for a maximum of three (3) horses) and associated infrastructure and outbuilding (stables and storage)7 ROWLEY RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land Division: 1 allotment into 11 residential allotments and the associated provision of infrastructure including extension of a public road (Hurley Court)LOT 1003 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 24034261 comprising additional floor area to the deck, removal of the 1.7m screening, an increase in the height of the existing fence to 2.4m, amended verandah roof height and design, changes to the dwelling addition materials, alterations to the proposed swimming pool safety fencing, and construction of a new outbuilding.40 MILL ST MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
April 2026
- To add on a 7x3 shed in the rear of the yard, this would be additional to the residential house that is already on site.14 BEALLY PL MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation associated with verandah and Deck20 BEALLY PL MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Detached Dwelling33 BOOMERANG RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Change of use from shop to consulting rooms and associated multi-purpose rooms for both individual and group activities and building alterations52 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey)28 NOTTAGE RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Conversion of portion of existing Outbuilding to Ancillary Accommodation and associated Building Alterations151 MORRIS RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
March 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) and carport29 BATTUNGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Fence and Retaining Wall Structure10 HAREWOOD GR MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Retaining wall14 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
February 2026
- Ancillary accommodation (pool house)105 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Retaining walls13 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding99 KONDOPARINGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and combined safety features, fence and retaining wall structure105 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
January 2026
- Outbuilding (shade structure)81 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey), Outbuilding (domestic), retaining walls and fence and retaining wall structure26 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)6 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
2025· 65 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah, deck, ancillary accommodation (pool house) and alterations to swimming pool safety features25 MACQUARIE PDE MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding14 NINNIS CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Creation of additional tenancy comprising of photo studio and associated advertising59 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuilding60 AURORA CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)LOT 204 AURORA CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (single storey), water tank (above ground - 109.5kl) and retaining walls and fencing structure.6 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
November 2025
- Solar photovoltaic panels (ground Mounted)129 MALLAWA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Decommissioning and relocation of the two (2) northern Light Towers and lighting upgrade to facilitate the enlargement of the existing oval of the Meadows Recreation Ground11 KONDOPARINGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling (single storey) and associated verandah16 KONDOPARINGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)3 NINNIS CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
October 2025
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier25 MACQUARIE PDE MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Retaining walls (retrospective) and outbuilding (domestic storage)86 AURORA CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shade structure)11 KONDOPARINGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Swimming pool (in ground), spa pool (in ground) and associated swimming pool safety features7 CATT CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
September 2025
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and associated rainwater tanks and fence and retaining wall structure12 NINNIS CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Verandah29 MILL ST MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Retaining walls and fencing structure10 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
2024· 62 proposals
62 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 52 proposals
52 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 48 proposals
48 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
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sip n SaveAlcohol
- PIKAPIEBakery
- Bench (7)
- Meadows - Middle DeliBus stop
- Meadows Country MeatsButcher
- Meadows Community HallCommunity centre
- Meadows Mini MartConvenience store
- Gordo's PizzeriaFast food
- Meadows CFSFire station
16 Mill Street, Meadows
- Meadows Barn Hardware & FodderHardware
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)
- 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Meadows and Districts Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- 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
- 87.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #26 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
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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