Bethel
SA 5373 • South Australia
About Bethel
Bethel is a small rural locality in the Barossa Valley hinterland in SA, situated approximately 75 kilometres from Adelaide CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 54 square kilometres of farming land in the eastern Barossa hinterland.
The nearest town of Nuriootpa, approximately 25 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Barossa Valley is Australia's most famous wine region, known for its Shiraz, Grenache, and Riesling, and the annual Barossa Vintage Festival. There is no public transport serving Bethel; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Bethel falls under postcode 5373 and is governed by the Light Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Schubert electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5373
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5373, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5373; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Nuriootpa is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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West Terrace
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Mildred Street