SA · Mount Barker Council
Prospect Hill, 5201
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Prospect Hill is a welcoming smaller community in Mount Barker, with a settled community character. Regional calm with capital access on standby: close enough for outings, distant enough to feel unhurried. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 158
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,071
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 53
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 71%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $850
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6.3
- State safety percentile
- 2.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -74.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- 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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
21 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Land Division (3 into 3 - boundary realignment)266 BLACK NURSERY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201;422 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (domestic storage); Outbuilding (carport)72 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
September 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing single storey dwelling72 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Under Assessment
May 2025
- Land division (boundary realignment 2 into 2)326 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201;LOT 20 GRIGGS AV PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
March 2025
- Water Storage Tank451 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Change of Use of existing Dwelling to Workers Accommodation and construction of a Detached Dwelling (single storey)72 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Under Assessment
September 2024
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 20 GRIGGS AV PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey)LOT 4151 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
July 2024
- Detached Dwelling (Single Storey), Outbuilding and Rainwater tanks (Above ground - 2 x 50000l)266 BLACK NURSERY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
March 2024
- Agricultural building322 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of outbuilding (domestic storage/workshop) and carport287 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
May 2023
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)41 LAUREL RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
April 2023
- Verandah/ vergolaLOT 53 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a verandah213 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Alterations & additions to existing dwelling including deck and garage229 BLACK NURSERY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
June 2022
- Detached Dwelling and Retrospective Construction of Outbuilding355 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
February 2022
- Agricultural building (storage for vineyard bird netting and associated equipment)347 BALD HILL RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
October 2021
- Construction of an outbuilding (chapel) and a partial change of use to a wedding venue with a maximum of 50 guests, in association with the existing primary production uses and dwelling261 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
- Agricultural building422 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
May 2021
- Agricultural building and rain water tank (115,000 litres)LOT 53 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
March 2021
- Agricultural Building and Water Storage Tank225 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision 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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Playground
- Shelter
- Sports field
- Telephone
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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Telephoneamenitiestelephone
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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