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SA · Charles Sturt Council

Albert Park (SA), SA, 5014

Current weather

12.5°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

25.7/100

#247 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Albert Park (SA) is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 1,780 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 106 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 59.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $399, houses $600), median house prices near $1,240,000 (up 42% recently), 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
1,780
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,503
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
71 of 801
Median monthly mortgage
$1,659
Employment rate
63.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
42 / 100 / 36

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$398.8
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,240,000
Median price change
+41.7%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
106
Against the person
29
Against property
77
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 61 residents
State safety percentile
70.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
154
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental20
  • Other Theft8
  • Sct - Non Residence6
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle16

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Median school ICSEA
1,043
  • Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1043

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Albert Park Railway Station
  • Stop 26 Port Rd - South West side
  • Stop 27 Port Rd - South West side
  • Stop 27 West Lakes Blvd - North West side
  • Stop 28 West Lakes Blvd - East side

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

190 planning-related records

2026· 14 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling.
    74 SELTH ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Alterations and additions sited to the rear of the dwelling, partial demolition to the existing dwelling at the rear, and verandah
    13 SPAD ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Five two-storey group dwellings
    40 WEST LAKES BVD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Swimming pool and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    57 SELTH ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Amenities Upgrade (PEER)
    UNIT 2 1038 -1048 PORT RD ALBERT PARK SA 5014;UNIT 3 1038 -1048 PORT RD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Shed
    71 GLYDE ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and swimming pool & associated safety fencing
    14 PRINCE ALBERT ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with a wall on the northern boundary with a height of 3.3 metres and a combined length of 14.2 metres
    54 MURRAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling with garage parapet on the southern boundary for a length of 0.6 metres and height of 3.3 metres
    11 SPAD ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Construction of four single storey group dwellings with associated retaining and fencing
    42 MAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Alterations to existing building to result in change in land use to detached dwelling, together with garage, decking and verandah
    3 GLYDE ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    109 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Removal of two significant trees in front of the Property.
    12 MAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Single storey group dwelling
    69 MURRAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
2025· 45 proposals

  • December 2025

  • One (1) 3-Bedroom Detached Dwelling with associated fencing and removal of Significant Tree
    44 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated carport at side and Verandah to the rear.
    73 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Change of Land Use to Supported Accommodation comprising 6 individual residential units
    18 -20A BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    24 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the existing multi-purpose Bilyonendi Hall and construction of a temporary carpark with access from Selth Street for three (3) years
    106 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    19 MALIN ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Replacement of Verandah to the rear and carport to the side.
    70 SELTH ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • 2 transportable buildings to be constructed on an existing allotment with associated decking and canopy
    106 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Community Land Division - 1 into 3 allotments with works undertaken on common land related to civil stormwater and soft landscaping
    47 MAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Land division (creation of two community title allotments from one allotment) and construction of communal driveway and associated landscaping
    36 FARMAN AV ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodation to the rear of the existing dwelling
    7 DERBY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Land division - Torrens title (two allotments into three)
    48 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014;50 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Land division (1 into 2 Torrens)
    36 FARMAN AV ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Domestic shed
    14 PRINCE ALBERT ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • six (6) single storey group dwellings and the removal of six (6) regulated trees and one (1) significant tree, with associated earthwork, retaining, fencing and landscaping
    50 WEST LAKES BVD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Erect a cover to allow an entertaining area whilst still being protected from high UV days and weather
    91 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Storage Shed
    19 GLYDE ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Community Title Land Division (one allotment into two allotments) including construction of carport for existing dwelling (Dwelling 1)
    109 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Carport to the rear of the existing dwelling with access from the secondary street
    34 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling
    71 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Carport to the side of the existing dwelling and outbuilding to the rear
    52 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Community Title land division one into two and the construction of a carport
    69 MURRAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Service Trade Premises (motor vehicle showroom) with associated canopy, car parking and landscaping
    996 PORT RD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Garage
    47 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Outbuilding, carport
    124 SELTH ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Carport on driveway. There was a driveway before construction under the application 23026174. The was port was demolished due to construction we now want to rebuild the carport
    105 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
2024· 24 proposals

24 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 35 proposals

35 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 40 proposals

40 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 32 proposals

32 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bicycle Parking
  • Stop 25 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
  • Stop 26 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
  • Stop 27 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
  • Stop 27 West Lakes Boulevard - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 27 West Lakes Boulevard - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 28 West Lakes Boulevard - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 28 West Lakes Boulevard - West sideBus stop
  • Denture ClincDentist
  • SpotlightFabric

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
25.7/100
Cohort rank
#247 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 2 transportable buildings to be constructed on an existing allotment with associated decking and canopyplanning106 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 04 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions sited to the rear of the dwelling, partial demolition to the existing dwelling at the rear, and verandahplanning13 SPAD ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and swimming pool & associated safety fencingplanning14 PRINCE ALBERT ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the existing multi-purpose Bilyonendi Hall and construction of a temporary carpark with access from Selth Street for three (3) yearsplanning106 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 08 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwellingplanning71 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 05 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated carport at side and Verandah to the rear.planning73 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations to existing building to result in change in land use to detached dwelling, together with garage, decking and verandahplanning3 GLYDE ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 26 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Amenities Upgrade (PEER)planningUNIT 2 1038 -1048 PORT RD ALBERT PARK SA 5014;UNIT 3 1038 -1048 PORT RD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodation to the rear of the existing dwellingplanning7 DERBY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 20 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport on driveway. There was a driveway before construction under the application 23026174. The was port was demolished due to construction we now want to rebuild the carportplanning105 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Lodged 24 Jun 2025 · Decision Made

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