SA · West Torrens Council
Camden Park (SA), SA, 5038
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Camden Park (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the West Torrens area, home to around 3,338 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 187 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-7%), roughly 56.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $560 (flats $500, houses $690), median house prices near $1,225,000 (up 48% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, 17 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 3,338
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,398
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 123 of 1,597
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,650
- Employment rate
- 64.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 65 / 500 / 224
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)
- $500
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $690
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 35
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,225,000
- Median price change
- +47.6%
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)
- 187
- Against the person
- 35
- Against property
- 152
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 95 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 113
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental39
- Other Theft31
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Theft From Motor Vehicle26
- Theft From Shop19
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
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 14 Mooringe Ave - South side
- Stop 14 Stonehouse Ave - South side
- Stop 14A Anzac Hwy - South East side
- Stop 15 Mooringe Ave - South side
- Stop 15B Morphett Rd - 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
Roadworks & transport
17 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Queens Rd01 Apr 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Cromer St08 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Jeanie St08 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Cromer St04 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Jeanie St04 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Cromer St15 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Jeanie St15 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Cromer St05 May 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Jeanie St05 May 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- Junction UpgradeAnzac Highway, Clifton St11 Aug 2025 – 31 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.
247 planning-related records
2026· 28 proposals
June 2026
- adding a 4.8x2.9m pergola that will be attached to the existing houseUNIT 2 31 CLIFTON ST CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
May 2026
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division20 WHELAN AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Commercial office building with associated parking and landscaping, and tree-damaging activity in form of removal of a significant tree107 -115 MOORINGE AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
- 2 x single storey detached dwellings58 PENONG AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - artist studio48 CARLISLE ST CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
April 2026
- Two Illuminated signsUNIT 1-3 141 MOORINGE AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling13A CRESLIN TCE CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
- Land division - Community - 1 into 2 allotments and common property15 CURZON ST CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling2A DEEDS RD CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division58 PENONG AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
March 2026
- Land division - Torrens - 1 into 2 allotments15 CURZON ST CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Replace existing verandah with smaller verandah28 PENONG AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division16 PENONG AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling2A DEEDS RD CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling.11 MELANTO AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)55 MORPHETT RD CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
February 2026
- Change of use of Unit 7 from Indoor recreation facility to Consulting room (physiology)4 -8 DEEDS RD CAMDEN PARK SA 5038;UNIT 7 4 -8 DEEDS RD CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Construction of a detached dwelling7 MELANTO AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling5 MABEL TCE CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling5 MABEL TCE CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and boundary fence-Lot 5011 MELANTO AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- VerandahLOT 1 BRISTOL AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings and the removal of two (2) Regulated trees.16 PENONG AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)26 PENONG AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah51 CROMER ST CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- removal of one (1) significant (Eucalyptus globulus) tree7 LINDSAY ST CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Construction of three (3) two-storey group dwellings17 MORPHETT RD CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated Eucalyptus tree474B ANZAC HWY CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Removal of a Significant Willow Myrtle (Agonis Flexuosa)58 PENONG AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Fence height increase to 2.4 metres on all site boundaries11 ALBERT PL CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
November 2025
- Change of use from warehouse to commercial indoor recreation facilityUNIT 3 4 -8 DEEDS RD CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division14 FITZROY AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding - Storage shed27 CAPPER ST CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Verandah14 INKERMAN AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding81 MOORINGE AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition18 CRESLIN TCE CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Four (4) two-storey group dwellings and combined fencing / retaining walls exceeding 2.1m in height27 LINDSAY ST CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Under Assessment
October 2025
- Two double storey detached dwellings and associated landscaping20 WHELAN AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
- Conventional land division (1 into 2 allotments)5 MABEL TCE CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision Made
September 2025
- Installation of pre-cast sandstone front fence with metal inserts.62 PENONG AV CAMDEN PARK SA 5038Decision 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
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hey BikesBicycle
Unit 2 353 Anzac Highway
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 13 Mooringe Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 13A Stonehouse Avenue - North sideBus stop
- Stop 13A Stonehouse Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Anzac Highway - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Anzac Highway - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Mooringe Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Stonehouse Avenue - North sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Stonehouse Avenue - South 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
8 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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 42.0/100
- National rank
- 2837th in Australia
- State rank
- 286th in SA
- Peer rank
- #66 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #213 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
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 Environmentalcrime39
- Other Theftcrime31
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime14
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime26
- Theft From Shopcrime19
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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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