Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Barossa, SA

29 suburbs in Barossa council area · Population ~26,817 · 10,270 dwellings · 894 km²

Barossa Council Average R-Score 49 / 100 — top suburb in Barossa scores 95/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Barossa95

Highest R-Score out of 29 suburbs in Barossa

Barossa council average49

Across 23 scored suburbs in Barossa

Suburb medians in Barossa range from $450,000 to $4,000,000.

3-year population movement: +3.4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.1% of stock (~224 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Manufacturing (25%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Retail Trade (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (8%).

Typical suburb median price$997,505

Across 29 suburbs in Barossa (Sept 2026) · ~210 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$613/wk · Vacancy 8%.

Top suburb R-Score in Barossa95/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 29 in Barossa. Unlock the top suburbs ↓

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Barossa (SA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Barossa

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Barossa (South Australia).

Is Barossa (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Barossa (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 49/100 across 29 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 95/100. Across Barossa, the typical suburb median price is $997,505, median weekly rent is $613/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy sits at 8%.

Which suburbs in Barossa have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Barossa (SA) are Eden Valley (95/100, median $450,000), Mount Pleasant (71/100, median $655,000), Flaxman Valley (66/100, median $1,200,000), Cromer (54/100, median $1,304,000), Moculta (53/100, median $625,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Barossa?

Across Barossa (SA), the median suburb property price is $997,505, median asking rent is $613/wk, and median gross yield is 3.4%, with homes averaging 210 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Barossa include Mount Pleasant (5.2%), Eden Valley (4.9%), Flaxman Valley (4.7%).

What are the demographics and size of the Barossa council area?

Barossa is a Local Government Area in South Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 26,817, approximately 10,270 dwellings, covering 894 sq km.

What are the best streets in Barossa (SA)?

Every street across all 29 suburbs in Barossa is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.