Barossa, SA
About the Barossa region
This region of South Australia is located approximately 60 km north-east of the city of Adelaide, full of rolling hills and stunning vineyards. It is home to the key townships of Tanunda, Angaston and Nurioopta, although the region is primarily rural in nature.
The Barossa Valley (located within the broader Barossa region) is widely considered to be Australia’s oldest and most famous wine region.
The traditional owners of the land on which the Barossa region now stand are the Ngadjuri, Peramangk and Kaurna people.
Local councils
SA’s Barossa region includes 4 municipalities: Barossa Council, Light Regional Council, Town of Gawler Council, and Adelaide Plains Council.
Climate information
The Barossa region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers, which is ideal for grape growing. Average summer temperatures sit at about 26-29 °C, while average winter temperature get down to 12C-16 °C.
The region experiences 550 mm of rain annually, on average.
Population
The estimated population of the Barossa region is reported as 73,933 as of 2019.
Education
The Barossa Region has a number of primary and secondary school options, both religious and secular.
The higher education options available are predominantly related to the viticulture and wine-making industry, given the predominance of vineyards in the region. However, the region also has a TAFE campus located at Nuriootpa, and is home to the Barossa Campus, a purpose-built study facility that anyone undertaking post-secondary education can take advantage of.
Employment and local businesses
The Barossa region has a Gross Regional Product of $3.52 billion. The region's top five industries by number of people employed are manufacturing, retail, healthcare & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and accommodation & food services.
Housing
The median price for a house in the Barossa region is $416,000, while the median rent for a three-bedroom house sits at $330 per week. Both values are slightly below the state’s median values.
Events
Where: Barossa, SA
When: Bi-ennially, in April
What: South Australia’s largest regional festival has been bringing people from across the state and beyond together since 1947. The festival runs for five days and celebrates everything that is best about life in Barossa, including the outstanding food and wine of the region, its close-knit community, and its cultural heritage.
Where: Barossa, SA
When: Bi-ennially, in April
What: This auction is held every two years as part of the Barossa Vintage Festival, but is a significant event in its own right. It comprises both online bidding and dynamic live & silent auctions in Barossa itself, which draw wine collectors from across the world to bid for rare and distinguished lots from Australia’s premier wine region. Event organisers donate a portion of the profits to Australian charities, giving back to the community.
Where: Greenock, SA
When: Annually, in October (although the 2021 event will be held in January)
What: The Kalleske winery opens its doors (and green spaces) to the public for this intimate event. Visitors are invited to enjoy delicious Kalleske wines, local cuisine, and soothing classical music from one of the owners of the vineyard, Amber Kalleske. For non-wine drinkers, craft beers from the region will be on offer, and there are food and drink options along with plenty of outdoor games available for the kids.
Additional Information
Barossa has 4 subregions. Use the list below or the map above to learn more about individual subregions.
Barossa Schools
- Government Schools
- Independent Schools
Combined
- Gawler and District College B-12 EVANSTON SA 5116
Primary
- Angaston Primary School ANGASTON SA 5353
- Angle Vale Primary School ANGLE VALE SA 5117
- Evanston Gardens Primary School EVANSTON GARDENS SA 5116
- Freeling Primary School FREELING SA 5372
- Gawler East Primary School GAWLER EAST SA 5118
- Gawler Primary School GAWLER SA 5118
- Greenock Primary School GREENOCK SA 5360
- Hewett Primary School HEWETT SA 5118
- Kapunda Primary School KAPUNDA SA 5373
- Light Pass Primary School LIGHT PASS SA 5355
- Lyndoch Primary School LYNDOCH SA 5351
- Mallala Primary School MALLALA SA 5502
- Mount Pleasant Primary School MOUNT PLEASANT SA 5235
- Nuriootpa Primary School NURIOOTPA SA 5355
- Roseworthy Primary School ROSEWORTHY SA 5371
- Sandy Creek Primary School COCKATOO VALLEY SA 5351
- Springton Primary School SPRINGTON SA 5235
- Tanunda Primary School TANUNDA SA 5352
- Two Wells Primary School TWO WELLS SA 5501
- Wasleys Primary School WASLEYS SA 5400
- Williamstown Primary School WILLIAMSTOWN SA 5351
Secondary
- Kapunda High School KAPUNDA SA 5373
- Nuriootpa High School NURIOOTPA SA 5355
Combined
- Faith Lutheran College TANUNDA SA 5352
- Trinity College Gawler River ANGLE VALE SA 5117
- Trinity College North EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116
- Trinity College South EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116
Primary
- Faith Lutheran College - Tanunda Lutheran Campus TANUNDA SA 5352
- Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Angaston ANGASTON SA 5353
- Immanuel Lutheran School GAWLER EAST SA 5118
- Redeemer Lutheran School NURIOOTPA SA 5355
- St Brigid's Catholic School EVANSTON SA 5116
- St Jakobi Lutheran School LYNDOCH SA 5351
Secondary
- Trinity College Senior EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116
- Xavier College GAWLER BELT SA 5118
Barossa Housing
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Houses in Barossa
The price of a house in Barossa ranges from around $138,000 to $1,700,000.
A typical house in has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & parking for 3 cars.
Barossa Census Information
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Tenure Type
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Working Population
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Top 5 Industries
What industries do people in Barossa work in?
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Retail trade
- Construction
- Education and training
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Family Size
How many people live in a household in Barossa?
Source: ABS 2016 Census GCP
About the Barossa region
This region of South Australia is located approximately 60 km north-east of the city of Adelaide, full of rolling hills and stunning vineyards. It is home to the key townships of Tanunda, Angaston and Nurioopta, although the region is primarily rural in nature.
The Barossa Valley (located within the broader Barossa region) is widely considered to be Australia’s oldest and most famous wine region.
Local councils
SA’s Barossa region includes 4 municipalities: Barossa Council, Light Regional Council, Town of Gawler Council, and Adelaide Plains Council.
Climate information
The Barossa region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers, which is ideal for grape growing. Average summer temperatures sit at about 26-29 °C, while average winter temperature get down to 12C-16 °C.
The region experiences 550 mm of rainfall annually, on average.
Population
The estimated population of the Barwon South West region is reported as 73,933 as of 2019.
Education
The Barossa Region has a number of primary and secondary school options, both religious and secular.
The higher education options available are predominantly related to the viticulture and wine-making industry, given the predominance of vineyards in the region. However, the region also has a TAFE campus located at Nuriootpa, and is home to the Barossa Campus, a purpose-built study facility that anyone undertaking post-secondary education can take advantage of.
Employment and local businesses
The Barossa region has a Gross Regional Product of $3.52 billion. The region's top five industries by number of people employed are manufacturing, retail, healthcare & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and accommodation & food services.
Housing
The median price for a house in the Barossa region is $416,000, while the median rent for a three-bedroom house sits at $330 per week. Both values are slightly below the state’s median values.
Events
Where: Barossa, SA
When: Bi-ennially, in April
What: South Australia’s largest regional festival has been bringing people from across the state and beyond together since 1947. The festival runs for five days and celebrates everything that is best about life in Barossa, including the outstanding food and wine of the region, its close-knit community, and its cultural heritage.
Where: Barossa, SA
When: Bi-ennially in April
What: This auction is held every two years as part of the Barossa Vintage Festival, but is a significant event in its own right. It comprises both online bidding and dynamic live & silent auctions in Barossa itself, which draw wine collectors from across the world to bid for rare and distinguished lots from Australia’s premier wine region. Event organisers donate a portion of the profits to Australian charities, giving back to the community.
Where: Greenock, SA
When: Annually, in October (although the 2021 event will be held in January)
What: The Kalleske winery opens its doors (and green spaces) to the public for this intimate event. Visitors are invited to enjoy delicious Kalleske wines, local cuisine, and soothing classical music from one of the owners of the vineyard, Amber Kalleske. For non-wine drinkers, craft beers from the region will be on offer, and there are food and drink options along with plenty of outdoor games available for the kids.
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