SA · Salisbury Council
Burton (SA), SA, 5110
Current weather
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78% humidity · 23.6 km/h wind · 14.2° / 10.8° today · 13.4 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Burton (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Salisbury area, home to around 6,519 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 347 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-1%), roughly 53.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580, median house prices near $735,000 (up 4% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, 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
- 6,519
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,517
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 76 of 2,111
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,312
- Employment rate
- 58.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 194 / 74 / 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)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 45
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $735,000
- Median price change
- +3.5%
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)
- 347
- Against the person
- 82
- Against property
- 265
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 80 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental58
- Other Theft34
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury44
- Theft From Motor Vehicle33
- Theft From Shop43
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 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 946
- Burton Park Preschool30 Brookfield AvenuePreschools
- Burton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 946
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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 60 Waterloo Corner Rd - North East side
- Stop 61 Waterloo Corner Rd - South West side
- Stop 62 Waterloo Corner Rd - South West side
- Stop 64 Kensington Way - East side
- Stop 66 Burton Rd - North East 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.
313 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
June 2026
- Residential Land Division - 1 into 2297 -305 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accomodation56 ATKINSON DR BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Change in land use to General Industry in the form of a Waste Recovery Facility including a Car Dismantling Yard with associated Office and Vehicle and Parts Storage (Store).25 -27 HOOKINA RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
May 2026
- Variation to Application 25030537 - Conversion of group dwellings to be offered under the Affordable Housing scheme36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Two (2) Single Storey Dwellings23 MAGUIRE CR BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Outback Verandah24 MAGUIRE CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Car Wash Facility with Associated Plant Room, Vacuuming Facilities, Advertisements, Dog Wash, Shade Sails, Bin Storage Area, Carparking and Landscaping Areas2B HAWKER RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
April 2026
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Verge68 CONDOR AV BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Repairs to fire damaged dwelling including roof covering change to metal sheeting and internal building works26 ALBERTA DR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah4 JASPER DR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Change in use to a portion of the land to General Industry (waste processing facility for the cleaning of bricks and crushing of concrete and masonry), with associated shipping containers and dome structure, transportable office and civil works including earth mounds542 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Installation of a Wood Heater48 BEADELL ST BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
March 2026
- Single Storey Dwelling (Lot 51)377 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Outbuilding473 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Carport & verandah34 ATKINSON DR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Internal alterations including new opening and fire safety upgradeUNIT 1 71 HELPS RD BURTON SA 5110;UNIT 2 71 HELPS RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Verandah42 NEWHAVEN TCE BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree (Council Verge Side of 329 Burton Road)329 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
February 2026
- 25A1975 Land division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2) Existing dwelling to be demolished.377 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah13 CABERNET CT BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Change of land use from a shed to ancillary accommodation including a verandah70 CONDOR AV BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Carport and Verandah2 SANDER CT BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Two (2) Single Storey Detached Dwellings4 COOLEN CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Storage Shed42 NEWHAVEN TCE BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah7 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
January 2026
- Fixed and Freestanding Advertisements associated with Service Trade Premises79 -85 HELPS RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Land Division one (1) allotment into two (2)4 COOLEN CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Retaining walls with associated fencing with a combined height greater than 2.1 metres and the removal of one (1) regulated tree.506 -524 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 Community Title36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding on Existing Carparking Area Between Warehouse 4 & 5 (for a Temporary Period of 5 years)UNIT 1 18 PENNER AV BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Single Storey Dwelling5A SANDER CT BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Variation To Conditions 2 and 7 of Development Approval 361/1468/2017/1B to Allow the Continuation of the Existing Temporary Civil Works Training Facility, including the Use of the Existing Associated Temporary Access at the South Western Corner of Site (Until 31 December 2030)59 -71 HEASLIP RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Verandah36 PARKVIEW ST BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah51 HOPNER AV BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
October 2025
- Variation to Development Approval 24023912 (Increase height of freestanding pylon sign from 6.3 metres to 7.4 metres)483 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah13 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
- Addition to existing workshop487 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
- Two group dwellings to the rear of existing dwelling (retained) and removal of two Regulated Trees.36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
September 2025
- Outbuilding21 PENNY ST BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
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
40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- Bench
- Stop 59 Waterloo Corner Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 59 Waterloo Corner Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 60 Waterloo Corner Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 60 Waterloo Corner Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 61 Waterloo Corner Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 61 Waterloo Corner Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 62 Waterloo Corner Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 62 Waterloo Corner Road - South West 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 51.1/100
- National rank
- 1595th in Australia
- State rank
- 128th in SA
- Peer rank
- #33 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #101 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 Environmentalcrime58
- Other Theftcrime34
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime44
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime33
- Theft From Shopcrime43
- Addition to existing workshopplanning487 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 2 Community Titleplanning36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Lodged 08 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Titleplanning36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Lodged 05 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Land Division one (1) allotment into two (2)planning4 COOLEN CR BURTON SA 5110Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Outbuildingplanning21 PENNY ST BURTON SA 5110Lodged 22 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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