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SA · Barossa Council

Sandy Creek (SA), SA, 5350

Current weather

10.9°CLight drizzle

79% humidity · 25.7 km/h wind · 12.2° / 8.8° today · 17 mm rain

Desirability index

65.8/100

#75 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Sandy Creek (SA) is a small locality in the Barossa area, home to around 360 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 10 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 27.8 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
360
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,322
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 121
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
71.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4 / 0 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
10
Against the person
0
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
27.8
State safety percentile
40.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental5
  • Other Theft1
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime2
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Barossa Valley Way / Williamstown Rd - North side (Sandy Creek Hotel)
  • Barossa Valley Way / Williamstown Rd - South side (Sandy Creek Hotel)

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Tree PruningWilliamstown Road, Warner Ct18 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

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

69 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Installation of Two Amenity/Ablution Blocks ancillary to the existing Golf Course
    129 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition and verandah to rear of existing dwelling
    42 COCKATOO LANE SANDY CREEK SA 5350Under Assessment
  • Construction of a verandah attached to an established dwelling (measuring 12.8m x 2.13m x 2.59m post height)
    24 STATION PL SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Outbuilding (shed) measuring 5.3m x 14m x 3m wall height with garaport
    16 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Verandah structure measuring 5.2m x 4.2m x 2.47m post height
    14 WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Construction of an Outbuilding - 15.25m x 7.75m x 3.3m Wall Height
    UNIT 4 11B WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    887 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of a Single-Storey Detached Dwelling, inclusive of a Double Garage and Alfresco, with the Construction of an Outbuilding - 20m x 9.15m x 3.02m wall height.
    714 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY SANDY CREEK SA 5350Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Single-Storey Detached Dwelling, inclusive of a Double Garage, Porch, and Alfresco under the main roof.
    712D BAROSSA VALLEY WAY SANDY CREEK SA 5350Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Retrospective approval for the construction of an Agriculture Building, 15.30m x 15.09m x 5.28m high (apex)
    152 ROSEDALE RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuilding, associated with the existing Sandy Creek Golf Club for storage purposes
    129 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Conversion of a portion of the existing shed (located on the southern boundary) into a self-contained single-bedroom granny flat, including the addition of a small ensuite.
    5 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Construction of an outbuilding extension (total 26.4m x 9.1m x 3.6m wall height)
    32 ROSEDALE RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (Measuring 7.8m x 12.2m x 3.3m wall height)
    UNIT 1 11B WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Construction of single storey detached dwelling with garage and verandahs under main roof
    712E BAROSSA VALLEY WAY SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
2024· 16 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Construction of a single storey dwelling with front porch, alfresco and double garage under main roof
    UNIT 1 11B WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Demolition of existing shed (including lean-to) and construction of replacement shed having dimensions of 12.19m x 9.17m x 3.65m wall height
    82 COCKATOO LANE SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of Verandah attached to dwelling (measuring 13.1m x 3.9m x 2.59m post height)
    23 STATION PL SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of outbuilding - shed (measuring 7.7m x 15.2m x 3.3m wall height)
    UNIT 3 11B WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Variation of Development Application 23031423 - Alteration to wastewater management system resulting in changes to earthworks, finished levels and retaining walls (DA 23031423 - Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling with front porch and double garage under main roof)
    UNIT 4 11B WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Construction of Domestic Outbuilding (Shed) - measuring 6.15m x 9.19m x 2.7m wall height
    97C WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of an ancillary accommodation building with associated decking
    85 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Construction of Freestanding Carport (measuring 12.6m x 7.5m x 2.45m post height)
    5 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Sandy Creek Resort – tourist accommodation (73 units with ancillary office, restaurant, hotels (bars), swimming pools, spas and decks), function venue, restaurant and hotel (bar), and associated fencing, retaining walls, car parking, landscaping, stormwater infrastructure and land division involving a boundary realignment (2 into 2 allotments)
    129 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding - domestic storage (measuring 10.0m x 5.5m x 3.0m wall height)
    19 STATION PL SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Installation of a Swimming pool and associated safety fence
    97B WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 22037411 - Alteration of Shed 16 by (i) replacement of the existing structure with a new structure, (ii) widening of the approved shed to 16.18m in width (increase of 3.93m), (iii) increasing the wall height to 3m from 2.38m and (iv) increasing overall height by 1.2m; Alteration of Shed 17 by (i) replacement of the existing structure with a new structure, (ii) widening of the approved shed to 16.2m in width (increase of 480mm), (iii) increasing the wall heigh
    177 COCKATOO LANE SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of a carport (measuring 6m x 8m x 4m maximum post height)
    901 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of freestanding carport (measuring 6.0m x 9.0m x 3.0m post height); Construction of outbuilding - garage (measuring 6.2m x 9.15m x 3.0m wall height)
    16 WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Installation of a swimming pool and spa with associated safety features; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - pool storage, bar and sauna; Construction of a fence (stone veneer wall); Installation of retaining walls (exceeding 1 metre in height); Construction of a verandah (measuring 4.2m x 4.2m x 3m post height)
    86 MUGGE RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling with front porch and double garage under main roof
    UNIT 4 11B WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Construction of a deck attached to the rear of an existing dwelling (measuring 12.29m x 1.76m x 1.1m floor height); Construction of a verandah attached to the rear of an existing dwelling (measuring 12.29m x 1.76m x 2.78m post height)
    2 STATION PL SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Construction of an Ancillary Accommodation building
    67 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding - shed (measuring 7.5m x 6.1m x 2.7m wall height)
    19 DOCKING RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    9 WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Construction of two (2) outbuildings in association with an existing golf course - storage sheds (measuring 3.109m x 3.103m x 2.7m max wall height & 6.15m x 10.525m x 3.0m max wall height)
    129 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Construction of a deck adjoining the southern side of the ancillary accommodation building (measuring 25.2sqm and 500mm above ground level)
    12 COCKATOO LANE SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding - domestic storage (measuring 9.17m x 9.17m x 3.05m wall height); and associated earthworks
    UNIT 2 11B WARNER CT SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding - freestanding carport (measuring 9.54m x 4.74m x 3.3m max roof height)
    43 DOCKING RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Construction of a verandah attached to the side of an existing dwelling
    17 STATION PL SANDY CREEK SA 5350Decision Made
2022· 13 proposals

13 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 15 proposals

15 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Sandy Creek Conservation Park

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

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Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

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
65.8/100
Cohort rank
#75 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
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Sandy Creek Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
  • Construction of Domestic Outbuilding (Shed) - measuring 6.15m x 9.19m x 2.7m wall heightplanning97C WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Lodged 07 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of Freestanding Carport (measuring 12.6m x 7.5m x 2.45m post height)planning5 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SANDY CREEK SA 5350Lodged 06 May 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of Verandah attached to dwelling (measuring 13.1m x 3.9m x 2.59m post height)planning23 STATION PL SANDY CREEK SA 5350Lodged 21 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a Single-Storey Detached Dwelling, inclusive of a Double Garage and Alfresco, with the Construction of an Outbuilding - 20m x 9.15m x 3.02m wall height.planning714 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY SANDY CREEK SA 5350Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Single-Storey Detached Dwelling, inclusive of a Double Garage, Porch, and Alfresco under the main roof.planning712D BAROSSA VALLEY WAY SANDY CREEK SA 5350Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a carport (measuring 6m x 8m x 4m maximum post height)planning901 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY SANDY CREEK SA 5350Lodged 24 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a deck adjoining the southern side of the ancillary accommodation building (measuring 25.2sqm and 500mm above ground level)planning12 COCKATOO LANE SANDY CREEK SA 5350Lodged 11 Jul 2023 · Decision Made

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