SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Aldgate, SA, 5154
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Desirability index
#10 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Aldgate is a smaller suburban community in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 3,471 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 58 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $675 (flats $650, houses $700), median house prices near $1,625,000 (up 2% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,471
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,561
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 65 of 1,253
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Employment rate
- 62.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 66 / 0 / 0
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)
- $650
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $675
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,625,000
- Median price change
- +1.6%
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)
- 58
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 49
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 386 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception5
- Other Property Damage And Environmental11
- Other Theft9
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
- Sct - Residence5
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
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,098.5
- Aldgate Kindergarten Inc3 Fairview RoadPreschools
- Aldgate Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1092
- The Hills Montessori SchoolCombined · ICSEA 1105
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 41 Euston Rd - South side
- Stop 42 Mt Barker Rd - South side
- Stop 43 Mt Barker Rd - South East side
- Stop 44 Mt Barker Rd - South side
- Stop 45 Mt Barker Rd - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
412 planning-related records
2026· 36 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling additions comprising rumpus room and garage5 DILLON RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Realignment of Community division boundary17A LEWIS AV ALDGATE SA 5154;19 LEWIS AV ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls and removal of one (1) significant tree - Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' (Blue Cedar)LOT 102 GIBB RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Single storey alterations & additions to existing child care facility including partial demolition, Regulated Tree removal Eucalyptus obliqua (Messmate Stringybark)12 ANDERSON RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Construction of an open-sided lean-to carport and extension to the existing outbuilding.80 WILPENA TCE ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding12 CHURINGA RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25028460 and 23031229 to amend condition 10 and reduce setback to front boundary from 9.5m to 8m and extend rear Alfresco/Deck from 4.2m to 5.7m23 BRANCH RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling11 LINWOOD AV ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- OutbuildingUNIT 1 150 MOUNT BARKER RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)7 HAWKER RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Garage, internal building alteration and rainwater tanks211 MOUNT BARKER RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Verandah Extension7 YATINA RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier242 OLD MOUNT BARKER RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Removal of four trees: three Regulated (Black Cypress Pine, Blackwood, Brown Stringybark) and one is Significant (Golden Rain Wattle).304 MOUNT BARKER RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Verandahs and building alterations77 ALDGATE VALLEY RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Alterations to an existing dwelling.15 YACKA RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
April 2026
- Swimming pool and safety fence and associated retaining wall5 KEMP RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Outbuilding16 KINGSLAND RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Outbuilding28 OXFORD RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Dwelling and outbuilding9 NATION RIDGE RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Internal renovations including kitchen, three bathrooms, and laundry. Replacement of windows and external doors11 ALDGATE VALLEY RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to an existing dwelling71 ARKABA RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of an existing dwelling and dwelling addition and alterations.25 LEAMINGTON RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Construction of dwelling addition and re-roofing of dwelling.14 LUDGATE HILL RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
March 2026
- Advertising signage and internal fit-out to shop8 STRATHALBYN RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling, retaining walls, associated earthworks, deck, verandah, water tanks and outbuilding (garage)4 WOODLAND CL ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Retaining wall70 WILPENA TCE ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding and associated tree-damaging activity16 YATINA RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Swimming pool67 WILPENA TCE ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Verandah34 PARATOO RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Privacy screen5 YAPPO RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
January 2026
- Outbuilding4 CONIFER CL ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Deck extension, swimming pool & safety barrier20 KANMANTOO RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Partial demolition of dwelling, dwelling addition and alterations, pergola, deck, and ancillary accommodation16 YATINA RD ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
- Verandah78 STRATHALBYN RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Construction of a carport32 OXFORD RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
2025· 78 proposals
December 2025
- Solar photovoltaic panels (ground mounted)108 MILAN TCE ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features, louvered verandah, 2 x outbuildings, and fence17 FORBES RD ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barriers16 WILPENA TCE ALDGATE SA 5154Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling, two (2) decks, two (2) verandahs, retaining walls, swimming pool and safety fence2 RESERVE TCE ALDGATE SA 5154Under Assessment
2024· 69 proposals
69 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 65 proposals
65 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 77 proposals
77 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 86 proposals
86 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
63 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- ATM
- Aldgate BakeryBakery
- BreatheBeauty salon
- Bench
213 Mount Barker Road
- Bench (2)
- Ride Union Bike Co.Bicycle
Unit Shop 11 220 Mount Barker Road, Aldgate
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 39B Cricklewood Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 40 Cricklewood Road - East sideBus stop
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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
46 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Aldgate Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- 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
- 94.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #10 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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