SA · Playford Council
Angle Vale, 5117
Current weather
10.5°CDense drizzle
90% humidity · 21.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 10.2° today · 12.3 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Growing
- Parks
- Good transport
- Schools
- Metro
Suburb profile
Angle Vale is a practical mid-sized suburb in Playford, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,051
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,248
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 49 of 1,329
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,827
- Employment rate
- 69.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 58 / 23 / 0
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 75
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $853,500
- Median price change
- +6.7%
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)
- 442
- Against the person
- 55
- Against property
- 387
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 109.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 74 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 48
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental35
- Other Theft172
- Sct - Non Residence33
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury29
- Theft From Shop65
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
- 5 (3 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 963
- Angle Vale Preschool5 Fradd RoadPreschools
- Angle Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 963
- Disability Unit Riverbanks College B-12Lot 1, Riverbanks RoadSpecialist Facilities
- Riverbanks College B-12Combined · ICSEA 955
- Riverbanks College B-12 PreschoolLot 1, Riverbanks RoadPreschools
- Trinity College Gawler RiverCombined · ICSEA 1032
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
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 81 Traminer Dr - North side
- Stop Hail N Ride Frisby Rd / Curtis Rd
- Stop Hail N Ride Heaslip Rd / Shiraz Ave - East side
- Stop School Riverbanks College
- Stop School Woodbridge Dr / Natasha Ave
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
Roadworks & transport
13 active roadworks / incidents
- InvestigationsHeaslip Road, Curtis Rd02 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerAngle Vale Road, Heaslip Rd29 Jun 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerAngle Vale Road Ramp, Northern Exp29 Jun 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Curtis Rd15 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Virgara Way15 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Fradd Rd22 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Shiraz Av22 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Max Fatchen Dr07 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Shiraz Av07 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Water MainsHeaslip Road, Curtis Rd20 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
2,507 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 80 residential allotments with associated public roads and reservesLOT 508 FRADD RD ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3730 SICILY ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3402 MIRINO LOOP ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling to be used as a temporary display home for a period of six years (72 months)2 MAGNOLIA DR ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling83A VINO ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling96B VINO ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Carport20 PLATI RD ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey residential dwellingLOT 3781 SICILY ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Domestic Shed3 FROME RD ANGLE VALE SA 5117Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling282 FRISBY RD ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling3 TIDMARSH ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3279 MAGNOLIA DR ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3280 MAGNOLIA DR ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling7 AVANA WAY ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 124 STEPHEN ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3258 MIRINO LOOP ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling2 PROSECCO AV ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling4 GRECO PL ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling96A VINO ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 3725 SICILY ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling90 VINO ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 130 STEPHEN ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached dwellingLOT 3739 SICILY ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with retaining and fencing up to 2.2m217 FRISBY RD ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- VerandahLOT 9 ROSETTA DR ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- single storey detached dwellingLOT 3735 SICILY ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)60 NOAH CR ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 3732 SICILY ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling.5 TIDMARSH ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Detached Single Storey DwellingLOT 530 STEPHEN ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling6 CRISP ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling17 ENOTECA GR ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Verandah31 RIVERVIEW DR ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3002 ANGLE VALE RD ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Verandah7 SICILY ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Detached DwellingLOT 3727 SICILY ST ANGLE VALE SA 5117Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3048 MIRINO LOOP ANGLE VALE SA 5117Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3055 MIRINO LOOP ANGLE VALE SA 5117Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3006 MOSCATO CCT ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 3006 MOSCATO CCT ANGLE VALE SA 5117Under 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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- OTR Angle ValePetrol station
131 Heaslip Road, Angle Vale
- Place of worship
- Sneaky'sRestaurant
- Angle Vale Gardens Retirement EstateSocial Facility
- Footy BannersSports
19 Varacalli Way, Angle Vale
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
9 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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 13
- 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
- 50.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 19% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1703rd in Australia
- State rank
- 128th in SA
- Peer rank
- #35 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #96 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime35
- Other Theftcrime172
- Sct - Non Residencecrime33
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime29
- Theft From Shopcrime65
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Data sources & freshness
- 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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