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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Saddleworth, SA, 5413

Current weather

10.5°CMainly clear

76% humidity · 31.7 km/h wind · 12.4° / 8.8° today · 9.9 mm rain

Desirability index

25.2/100

#166 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Saddleworth is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 483 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 12 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $330, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
483
Median age
55
Median household income / week
$894
Dwelling vacancy
11.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
28 of 250
Median monthly mortgage
$789
Employment rate
46.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
8 / 7 / 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)
$330

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)
12
Against the person
2
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
24.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 242 residents
State safety percentile
35.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft3
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • 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
943
  • Saddleworth Early Learning Centre7 Saddle RoadPreschools
  • Saddleworth Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 943

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Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Belverdere St / Burra Rd - North side (Saddleworth Roadhouse)
  • Belvidere St / Burra Rd - South side (Saddleworth Roadhouse)
  • Burra Rd / Belvidere Rd - East side (Saddleworth Roadhouse)
  • Burra Rd / Belvidere Rd - West side (Saddleworth Roadhouse)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

52 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed)
    LOT 463 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Verandah
    7 CURB ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)
    16 CHARLES ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed with attached carport)
    LOT 12 FREDERICK ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    9 CURB ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling and deck
    9 CURB ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Installation of new signage including one (1) freestanding pylon sign and two (2) fascia signs attached to the existing building
    1248 SADDLEWORTH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Land Division (Boundary Realignment - 2 into 2 allotments)
    30 MARRABEL RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Carport
    LOT 1 MARRABEL RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    23 BELVIDERE RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Deck and Verandah additions to an existing detached dwelling
    LOT 12 FREDERICK ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Domestic storage shed
    30 HAZELEIGH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)
    LOT 2 HAZELEIGH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Verandah additions to a detached dwelling
    23 GIRTH ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling with garage, verandah and deck under main roof and 3 outbuildings (2 sheds including one with an attached verandah; and a shipping container)
    LOT 528 LARSEN LANE SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Under Assessment

  • August 2024

  • Outbuilding
    LOT 1 HALL ST TARPEENA SA 5277Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Outbuilding (garage)
    22 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    LOT 330 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413;LOT 332 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Outbuilding (shed) and carport
    2 MARY ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    2 MARY ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • Single storey detached dwelling with garage under main roof and 2 outbuildings (sheds)
    LOT 528 LARSEN LANE SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Under Assessment
  • Carport and verandah
    10 BIT ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    3 WHIP ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Carport
    4 REIN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Agricultural building (implement storage)
    86 COGHILL RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building
    457 GOLF COURSE RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Agricultural building (implement storage)
    326 HAZELEIGH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (shearing shed)
    246 PLUECKHAHNS RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2022· 11 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Garaport with bathroom facility
    3 HILL ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Carport
    13 MINDEN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413;15 MINDEN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • October 2022

  • Carport
    10 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    17 CURB ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Change of Use - Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation
    25 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    4 REIN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • July 2022

  • DOMESTIC GABLE SHED WOODLAND GREY ROOF / EVENING HAZE WALLS
    651 SADDLEWORTH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Outbuilding (garage)
    11 SPUR ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • New implement storage shed
    LOT 130 GREENSLADES RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • Land Division 1 into 2
    3 BELVIDERE RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made

  • January 2022

  • Outbuilding - building of a double garage
    3 WHIP ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2021· 11 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Attached carport 7.5m x 4.5m
    7 THOMAS ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

1 proposal lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Saddleworth CFSFire station

    1 Charles Street, Saddleworth

  • Public toilets
  • Shower (2)

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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
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
25.2/100
Cohort rank
#166 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

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Agricultural Buildingplanning457 GOLF COURSE RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 02 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (implement storage)planning86 COGHILL RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 21 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (implement storage)planning326 HAZELEIGH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 28 Feb 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (shearing shed)planning246 PLUECKHAHNS RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 27 Feb 2023 · Decision Made
  • Attached carport 7.5m x 4.5mplanning7 THOMAS ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 21 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
  • CarportplanningLOT 1 MARRABEL RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 02 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning4 REIN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 25 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning13 MINDEN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413;15 MINDEN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 02 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning10 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Lodged 14 Oct 2022 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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