SA · Mount Barker Council
Petwood, 5254
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Suburb profile
Petwood is a welcoming smaller community in Mount Barker, with a settled community character. The capital is reachable when needed, but everyday life stays firmly rooted in the surrounding region. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. 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
- 90
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,812
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 29
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,525
- Employment rate
- 72.5%
- 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)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 90 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Increase (daily rate)
- +501.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionSouth Eastern Freeway, Back Callington Rd16 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- ConstructionSouth Eastern Freeway, Back Callington Rd16 Jun 2026 – 16 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.
14 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)103 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding (Domestic Garage/Carport)LOT 100 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport191 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and Water tanks (above ground - three (3) x 60000L)LOT 100 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
October 2024
- Store374 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
September 2024
- Verandah191 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation to development authorisation 23013152 (managers residence in association with existing function venue, in the form of a single-storey dwelling and associated deck) comprising an amended roof line, increased building height, re-location of building element and additional building link to manager's residence.271 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
January 2024
- Outbuilding (Shelter), Rainwater Tank, Swimming Pool (above ground) with associated Swimming Pool Safety Features and Deck155 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
August 2023
- Managers residence in association with existing function venue, in the form of a single-storey dwelling and associated deck.271 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Under Assessment
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Outbuilding431 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
October 2021
- Agricultural building155 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
August 2021
- Variation to DA 580/902/17 - Change in use to function centre, bed and breakfast and toilet block271 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
July 2021
- Tourist accommodation including carparking and landscaping346 IRONSTONE RANGE RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- MACA DEVELOPMENTS PTY. LTD.Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA 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
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
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 Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime1
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
- Agricultural buildingplanning155 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 04 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning191 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 24 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and Water tanks (above ground - three (3) x 60000L)planningLOT 100 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 28 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- MACA DEVELOPMENTS PTY. LTD.planningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- Managers residence in association with existing function venue, in the form of a single-storey dwelling and associated deck.planning271 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 16 Aug 2023 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- 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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