About Council

The Council area is extensive with many towns developed in a village-style. To assist in understanding the Council area access to our online mapping, census information, and townships are outlined.

road entrance to Tanunda from southern Barossa

Online Maps

Our online mapping tool allows you to look at high level data like flood maps, wastewater systems and roads.

young girls walking hand in hand on footpath

Community profile

Community data help to ensure the general public, students, community groups, business and investors are more informed about our area.

Nuriootpa Principle Council Office customer support desk

Council elections

General elections are held every four years, concluding in November of each election year.

Angled view across carpark for the Nuriootpa Library and Council Office

Council offices

Our Principal Council Office is located in Nuriootpa with Branch Council Offices located in Angaston, Lyndoch and Mount Pleasant.

Angaston main street from Memorial reserve

Our townships

Our townships date back to 1840 and are one of the main reasons people come to visit the Barossa area.

New residents - welcome

Welcome to the Barossa! We encourage you to explore our site for more information on the services, projects, events and resources we provide.

Role of Council

Find out why we need local government and how the Council works to support the community.

Subsidiaries

The Barossa Council is a party to three subsidiary entities.

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