SA · Onkaparinga Council
Aldinga Beach, SA, 5173
Current weather
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84% humidity · 37.8 km/h wind · 13.8° / 11.5° today · 27.4 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Aldinga Beach is a mid-sized suburb in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 10,667 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 361 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 33.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $590 (flats $470, houses $620), median house prices near $840,000 (up 7% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 10,667
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,297
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 790 of 4,839
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Employment rate
- 55.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 328 / 313 / 16
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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)
- $470
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $620
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 110
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $840,000
- Median price change
- +7%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 361
- Against the person
- 121
- Against property
- 240
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 78
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault30
- Other Property Damage And Environmental51
- Other Theft54
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury57
- Theft From Shop36
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Aldinga Community Kindergarten63 Butterworth RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
62 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 128 The Esplanade - West side
- Stop 129 The Esplanade - West side
- Stop 130 Norman Rd - South side
- Stop 130A Norman Rd - South side
- Stop 131 Justs Rd - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
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.
1,086 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah25 LAGOON CCT ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- (4) four single level detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with (2) two dwellings as affordable housing60 GORDON ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173;62 GORDON ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage shed)1C STOREY AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Retrospective application for a single storey dwelling addition and building alteration44 STOREY AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling and Carport28 HUMPHRYS RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling and removal of one (1) significant tree and one (1) regulated tree7 NORMAN RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division 1 into 2 allotments45 FOLLETT ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Garage and carport49 BRISTOL ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Portable Spa Pool with safety barrier38 BUTTON RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Two (2) x two storey detached dwellings30 GORDON ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Installation of attached Stratco carport8 DARWALLA RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land division4 BERRY ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Above ground swimming pool/spa pool with safety barrier.34 ALDINGA BEACH RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Variation to previous application 25028748 - Extension - Extension size reduced - new layout raised floor height to match existing46 ROWLEY RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 2.26 DOVER ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- To install an iron clad 6.5 mtr x 4mtr shed with skillion roof with a maximum height of 2.9 mtrs supplied by best sheds and to be installed onto a concrete base to be sited 600mm in from adjacent boundary walls .16 PANORAMA WAY ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)71 ESPLANADE ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - 4 allotments from 19 MYERHOFF ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Three (3) x single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated retaining walls and fences6 REED ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Verandah31 DUNSTAN ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 31 BERRY ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Garage) and a carport8 MCDONALD AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Spa and barriers4 BLACKER RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- ? SKILLION PERGOLA UP AGAINTS EXISTING DWELLING ? RAISED DECKUNIT 2 44 ROWLEY RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed10 MEADOW BANK WAY ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Fence- Acoustic fence up to maximum height of 2.4m101 ESPLANADE ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Verandah41 ALDAM AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Above ground SPA pool with safety barrier2 THOMAS ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Carport and outbuilding –shed240 ESPLANADE ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Verandah12 PANORAMA WAY ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Attached Verandah1 HARBOUR ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Verandah75 PRIDHAM BVD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Attached verandah11 URCHIN CR ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and a carport41 ALDINGA BEACH RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Verandah & Carport (Retrospective)12 COVE ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Land division 1 into 2 allotments (Torrens title )26 QUINLIVEN RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - 5 allotments from 1 in association with 25039656LOT 340 STEWART AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
April 2026
- Attached Verandah44 OCHRE DR ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Torrens Title 1 into 3 allotments (as per built form approval 26004516)40 CROSER AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Garage3 DUNSTAN ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 125 Palmer Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 125 Storey Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 126 The Esplanade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 126 The Esplanade - West sideBus stop
- Stop 127 The Esplanade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 127 The Esplanade - West sideBus stop
- Stop 128 The Esplanade - East sideBus stop
- Picnic Table
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- GP Plus Health Care Centre AldingaPridham BoulevardGP Plus Health Care Centre
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 2
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 44.2/100
- National rank
- 2520th in Australia
- State rank
- 229th in SA
- Peer rank
- #3 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #29 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime30
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime51
- Other Theftcrime54
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime57
- Theft From Shopcrime36
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- GP Plus Health Care Centre AldingahealthPridham BoulevardGP Plus Health Care Centre
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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