SA · Mount Barker Council
Mount Barker Springs, 5251
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Mount Barker, Mount Barker Springs is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Close enough to visit the capital for a day trip, yet far enough away to keep a distinctly local pace. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $3,028
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 63
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,084
- Employment rate
- 72.7%
- 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)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 174 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 115
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
30 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding - Garage443 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding (Garage); Internal Alterations5 BONNEY RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
February 2026
- Change of use of existing agricultural building to function venue (wedding facility)4 GOULD RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling31 HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation (retrospective)439 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Under Assessment
August 2025
- Tourist Accommodation and Deck556 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation and safety fence159A HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (shade structure) and carport7 HARPER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Two Outbuildings (domestic storage)159B HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new detached dwelling (single storey), outbuilding (domestic garage) and outbuilding (shade structure)437 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
October 2024
- Alterations and additions for single storey dwelling, carport and verandah92 LAKEVIEW DR MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
July 2024
- Variation of Development Application 23018781 - Comprising relocation of agricultural building and the constriction of one additional outbuilding, retaining walls and water tank.441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Demolition of existing slab barn (Local Heritage Place ID 18506 - Burnbank Farm) including adjacent agricultural building and lean-to structure, and construction of a replacement agricultural building, stone blade walls, concrete stairs, associated earthworks and rainwater tank.441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
June 2024
- Establishment of Dog Park Facility comprising a fenced exercise area and associated onsite parking area556 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
February 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing Local Heritage Place (ID 18506) including demolition of 90s/2000s faux heritage additions, construction of a new two-story pavilion to the South of the existing house, new swimming pool and associated safety features, and refurbished tennis court.441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)555 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
August 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence159C HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
July 2023
- Agricultural buildings (2) (farm implement shed and hay shed) - Local Heritage Place (ID 18506 - Burnbank Farm)441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Outbuilding11 SPRING LANE MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
August 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling87 BLIGHT RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
July 2022
- Shed87 BLIGHT RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
May 2022
- Agricultural outbuilding4 GOULD RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
April 2022
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new single storey detached dwelling159C HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
March 2022
- Retrospective Spa and Safety Fencing506 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Agricultural Building159C HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
October 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence92 LAKEVIEW DR MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions, including partial demolition of existing dwelling, and associated retaining walls47 HARPER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
- Outbuilding (caravan storage)31 HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
September 2021
- Outbuilding (shed)436 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision Made
August 2021
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Detached Dwelling63 HARPER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Decision 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)
- 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
5 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
- 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
- Other Theftcrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
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- Agricultural Buildingplanning159C HENDER RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Lodged 05 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildings (2) (farm implement shed and hay shed) - Local Heritage Place (ID 18506 - Burnbank Farm)planning441 SPRINGS RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Lodged 06 Jul 2023 · Decision Made
- Agricultural outbuildingplanning4 GOULD RD MOUNT BARKER SPRINGS SA 5251Lodged 13 May 2022 · 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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