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SA · Charles Sturt Council

Brompton, SA, 5007

Current weather

12.5°CThunderstorm

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

Desirability score

43.4/100

2600th in Australia

96% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Brompton is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 3,729 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 511 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+19%), roughly 137.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650, median house prices near $1,160,000 (up 9% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 10 public transport stops within the suburb, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population
3,729
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,809
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
137 of 1,719
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
61.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
124 / 858 / 39

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)
$635
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
50
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,160,000
Median price change
+9.4%

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)
511
Against the person
76
Against property
435
Rate per 1,000 residents
137
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 49 residents
State safety percentile
90.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
94
Increase (daily rate)
+18.6%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental71
  • Other Theft100
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury44
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle58
  • Theft From Shop118

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
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,005.5
  • Bowden Brompton Community SchoolSpecial · ICSEA 906
  • Bowden Brompton CS Torrens Road Campus85A Torrens RoadPrimary/Secondary Combined
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1105

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

10 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 10 Hawker St - North side
  • Stop 10 Hawker St - South side
  • Stop 10 Torrens Rd - South side
  • Stop 11 Hawker St - South side
  • Stop 12 Hawker St - North side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

195 planning-related records

2026· 23 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated deck
    4 FIFTH ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling
    57 BLIGHT ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Change in land use to residential flat building comprising seven, three-storey dwellings and the removal of a regulated tree
    70 CHIEF ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Verandah to rear of site
    23 TAYLOR ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling
    2 CAPPERS DR BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Alterations to the existing dwelling - partial converstion of the garage to a habitable room
    10 TABARD AV BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Conversion from 2 Community lots to two Torrens lots
    7 HULL ST BROMPTON SA 5007;9 HULL ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling alterations and additions
    149 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Extention to the rear of the existing carport
    23 TAYLOR ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Partial use of existing building for an automotive collision repair (unit 1) with associated signage and carparking
    6 TURNBULL PL BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Change of land use to food production (light industry) and a cooling tower located to the front of the existing building
    39 FIRST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    79A CHIEF ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Proposed carport and verandah to the side and rear of an existing dwelling, along with a front masonry fence to a height of 1.5 metres.
    32 THIRD ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition - Variation to Application ID 22017054
    76 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Alteration and minor addition to existing dwelling.
    28 BURLEY GRIFFIN BVD BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Verandah to rear of associated dwelling
    100 WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Boundary re-alignment between lot 5 and common property in C44168 to increase Lot 5 site
    79A WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007;LOT 5 WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including the enclosure of existing balcony and portico with glass windows and doors, extensions to the garage, construction of verandah, shed, and a 2.5m high boundary fence.
    2 RANELAGH ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool sited at the rear of the existing dwelling
    32 THIRD ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Demolition of office
    7 WOOD AV BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling
    14 CARRONDOWN WALK BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling.
    14 CARRONDOWN WALK BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Change in land use to four, two storey detached dwellings
    16 -18 PICKERING ST BROMPTON SA 5007;LOT 101 TAYLOR ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
2025· 17 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Internal Fitout to existing warehouse, cleanroom
    7 WOOD AV BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Outbuilding replacing the existing shed on site
    19 GREEN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Demolition of the existing kitchen, laundry and wet areas, construction of single storey alterations and addition to existing single storey representative dwelling and the construction of a carport.
    115 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Removal of a significant tree - Eucalyptus radiata.
    7 -9 FIRST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Swimming pool at the rear of the existing dwelling
    60 SECOND ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Carport to the side of an existing dwelling
    18 WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing dwelling
    53 GREEN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    UNIT 3 86 EAST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Change of land use from an industry to a storage facility with alterations and additions to the front of the existing building for additional office space and a change to parking layout
    14 WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Gable roof verandah and flat roof verandah to the side
    47 FRANCIS RIDLEY CCT BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Addition to the south-western side of the existing building in the form of a spray paint booth and extractor in association with the existing Service Trade Premises
    20 FIFTH ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Verandah to rear of existing dwelling
    161 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Land division creating 10 allotments
    1 -5 FIRST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    108E WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    3 PENS CL BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • Internal works to swap positions of existing dining room and gaming area, create new windows in new dining area, internal works to renovate existing bar with improvements to existing serving counter, relocation and upgrade of existing male and female toilets, renovate existing kitchen to replace current appliances and adjust ventilation within existing hotel with no change to existing operating hours, capacity or licence arrangements
    110 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
  • To use portion of the existing building for an automotive collision repair (unit 1) with associated signage and carparking
    6 TURNBULL PL BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Stop 10 Hawker Street - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 10 Hawker Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 10 Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Hawker Street - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Hawker Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 12 Hawker Street - North sideBus stop

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)
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

Heritage

305 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Blossom Family Daycarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
13

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
43.4/100
National rank
2600th in Australia
State rank
255th in SA
Peer rank
#60 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#193 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 Environmentalcrime71
  • Other Theftcrime100
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime44
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime58
  • Theft From Shopcrime118
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  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
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Data sources & freshness

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