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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Spring Farm, 5453

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  • Green suburb
What Spring Farm is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Spring Farm is a welcoming smaller community in Clare and Gilbert Valleys, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. 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. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

Population

Population
105
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,250
Dwelling vacancy
16.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 49
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
70%
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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600

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
9.5
State safety percentile
7.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
27

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1

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.

19 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Extension to an existing shed (to accommodate storage and office facilities) and construction of a new shed (for storage of parked trucks)
    LOT 221 SLAUGHTERHOUSE RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    43 SLAUGHTERHOUSE RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals

  • July 2025

  • Extension to an existing shed (associated with an existing transportation business)
    LOT 221 SLAUGHTERHOUSE RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Dwelling addition (in a detached building) comprising wine storage facility, laundry and amenities & free-standing carport
    324 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with verandah and carport, outbuilding (shed), above-ground rainwater tanks and swimming pool with associated safety features with associated landscaping
    127 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Under Assessment
2023· 4 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Carport
    19 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Tourist accommodation in the form of three (3) villas with associated verandahs, decking and spas with safety features
    216 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Under Assessment

  • July 2023

  • New lysaght living collection veranda and pergola
    275 WARENDA RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • Alterations to an existing storage dam to increase storage capacity and take the dam off stream
    LOT 101 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    205 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • 65 Megaliter Turkey Nest Dam
    126 CLAMPETT RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Partial change of use from dwelling to hosted tourist accommodation and the installation of two x freestanding signs
    19 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    298 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • October 2021

  • 9.0m x 12.0m 3.9m extension to existing shed
    106 WENDOUREE EAST RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • July 2021

  • 2x Free-standing Verandah
    38 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • May 2021

  • Dwelling alteration – carport to home office
    298 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals

  • September 2020

  • Single storey dwelling attached to existing shed with a vine covered pergola
    LOT 20 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made

  • August 2020

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    235 WARENDA RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • TIM ADAMS CONTRACT PROCESSING PTY LTD
    Food Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Artisans table wine bar and bistroRestaurant

    Wendouree Road

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)
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)

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Heritage

4 state heritage places

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  • Heritage placeState heritage

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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

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Recent changes

  • Artisans table wine bar and bistroamenitiesWendouree Roadrestaurant
  • Other Theftcrime1
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  • 2x Free-standing Verandahplanning38 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 22 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
  • 65 Megaliter Turkey Nest Damplanning126 CLAMPETT RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 12 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
  • 9.0m x 12.0m 3.9m extension to existing shedplanning106 WENDOUREE EAST RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 26 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
  • Alterations to an existing storage dam to increase storage capacity and take the dam off streamplanningLOT 101 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 16 Jun 2023 · Decision Made

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