SA · Barossa Council
Rowland Flat, 5352
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Suburb profile
Rowland Flat is a residential smaller community in Barossa with a familiar suburban feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,958
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 40
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,182
- Employment rate
- 69.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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)
- $650
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)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.3
- State safety percentile
- 40.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 20
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Barossa Valley Way - East side (Orlando Wines)
- Barossa Valley Way - West side (Orlando Wines)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
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.
29 planning-related records
2025· 4 proposals
September 2025
- Function venue (up to 60 persons) and installation of free-standing advertising signage in association with existing residential use and viticulture1887 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Under Assessment
April 2025
- Swimming pool and safety fence1758 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building for Implement storage ancillary to the existing viticultural land useLOT 25 KOCH RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
January 2025
- Variation to Development Application 24016872 (Replace processing shed with open area occupied by fermenters and one additional bag press)1916 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Under Assessment
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling55 KOCH RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of 15 Units for the purposes of Tourist Accommodation and associated carports, retaining walls and access roadwayLOT 403 GOLFLINKS RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Under Assessment
June 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing winery (comprising receival area, fermenter area, tank farm, processing building and canopy), including an operational crush capacity increase of 6,000 tonnes a year (up to 26,000) and construction of retaining wall1916 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352;1956 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including demolition of existing lean to; Construction of swimming pool and associated deck1887 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling131 STEINGARTEN RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
- Demolition of a building (cellar 13) on a site containing a State Heritage Place1916 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
February 2024
- Telecommunication facility comprising a 30 metre monopole, antennas, equipment cabinets and fencing.47 ST HALLETT RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 22037462 - Revised Stormwater Management Plan25 ST HALLETT RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a dwelling addition/alterations incorporating the partial demolition of existing dwelling (rear lean to), re-roofing (from tiles to metal cladding) and a deck (under main roof); and fencing (masonry up to 2.1m tall)1935 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Under Assessment
2023· 4 proposals
September 2023
- REPAIRS TO FIRE DAMAGED BOTTLING PLANT1916 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
August 2023
- Installation and operation of one (1) FrostBoss C59 frost fan with a Perkins engine1842 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
April 2023
- Construction of a tourist accommodation facility comprising twelve (12) freestanding tourist accommodation guest suites, a maintenance shed, carparking and landscapingGOLF LINKS RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352;LOT 403 GOLFLINKS RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352;LOT 404 GOLFLINKS RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Under Assessment
February 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling with attached carport, verandah and deck and ancillary domestic outbuildingLOT 47 GOLFLINKS RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352;LOT 80 GOLFLINKS RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Under Assessment
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Change of use from Cooperage to Wine warehouse and cellar door; Includes building alterations and upgrades for a maximum 50 patrons; provision of customer carparking; freestanding stone wall (measuring 3.6m wide x 1.5m high) to display entry signage25 ST HALLETT RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
September 2022
- Construction of a boiler house & service tunnel; Construction of a hardstand area for installation of 8 x 7.5kL LPG tanks; Construction of a canopy and bunded plant area1916 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352;1956 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
June 2022
- Conversion of portion of winery to cellar door (shop) for onsite consumption of and sale of wine (max capacity 50 persons)35 CHURCH RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
April 2022
- Partial change of land use from farming to viticulture (14ha)LOT 47 GOLFLINKS RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
February 2022
- Stage 1 - Construction of Tourist Accommodation, Wellness Centre & Spa, Deck, Outbuilding 12m x 6m x 3.18m and Cellar Door. Stage 2 - Function Centre, associated Car Parking and Landscaping.1929 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352;1935 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352;LOT 125 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Under Assessment
January 2022
- Installation of a fiberglass swimming pool with associated safety fencing131 STEINGARTEN RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
December 2021
- The project consists of a 277m2 canopy, approximately 20.1m long x 13.8 wide x 6.5m high. The facility is proposed to provide cover for an existing packaging area.1916 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
July 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building - implement shed (measuring 15.1m x 9.1m x 4.2m wall height)60 ARCHERY RD ROWLAND FLAT SA 5352Decision Made
Other· 4 proposals
- BANKSIA WINES PTY LIMITEDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
- PROPERTY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITEDResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- VINARCHY AUSTRALIA LIMITEDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
- VINARCHY AUSTRALIA LIMITEDResource 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Pernod PacificFast food
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
22 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 Property Damage And Environmentalcrime2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
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Data sources & freshness
- 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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