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Eden Valley

SA 5235 • South Australia

390
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
89.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordableRetireesFamily-Friendly
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About Eden Valley

Eden Valley is a picturesque rural locality in the Mount Lofty Ranges of South Australia, situated approximately 65 kilometres north-east of Adelaide in the Barossa Council local government area. With a population of around 390 residents, it lends its name to the prestigious Eden Valley wine region — a cool-climate area renowned for world-class Riesling and some of the oldest Shiraz vines on earth. The locality sits at elevated altitudes that distinguish its climate from the neighbouring Barossa Valley, producing wines of exceptional finesse.

Life in Eden Valley centres on viticulture, agriculture, and rural hospitality, with several boutique cellar doors and the historic Eden Valley Hotel anchoring the community. The locality offers a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, attracting winemakers, farmers, and tree-changers alike. Angaston (approximately 15 km) and Nuriootpa provide essential services, while Adelaide is roughly an hour's drive away, making Eden Valley accessible without sacrificing its distinctly country character.

Eden Valley falls under postcode 5235 and is governed by the Barossa Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mayo, while state elections fall under the Schubert electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5235
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Barossa
Federal Electorate
Mayo
State Electorate
Schubert
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.71°, 139.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
89.48 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5235

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5235, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,706
Median 2023–24
$53,384
▲ 31.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,842

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5235; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Barossa regional services — Angaston / Nuriootpa ~20 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
65 km
By Car (Peak)
Approx 1 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 1 hr

🛣️ No rail access. Car travel via Eden Valley Road / Sturt Highway is standard. Angaston (~15 km) is the nearest town with shops and services.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural wine region locality. Car required for all daily needs. Walking is possible within the village centre but impractical for most errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
390
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eden Valley known for? +

Eden Valley is renowned for its cool-climate wine region, home to world-class Riesling and some of the world's oldest Shiraz vines. The area hosts boutique cellar doors and the historic Eden Valley Hotel.

Where is Eden Valley in South Australia? +

Eden Valley is located in the Mount Lofty Ranges, approximately 65 km north-east of Adelaide, just east of the Barossa Valley.

What is the population of Eden Valley? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 390 residents in Eden Valley.

How far is Eden Valley from Adelaide? +

Eden Valley is approximately 65 kilometres from Adelaide CBD, about 1 hour by car via Eden Valley Road and the Sturt Highway.