SA · Charles Sturt Council
Cheltenham, 5014
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Updated
Desirability score
- Heritage
- Emerging
- Transport
- Shops
- Metro
Suburb profile
In Charles Sturt, Cheltenham is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, 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. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,236
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,534
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 48 of 974
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,602
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 54 / 161 / 12
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)
- $202.6
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,125,000
- Median price change
- +48%
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)
- 88
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 63
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 89 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 154
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental18
- Other Theft12
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
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
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cheltenham Railway Station
- Cheltenham Railway Station
- Stop 27 Port Rd - North side
- Stop 28C Cheltenham Pde - West side
- Stop 29C Cheltenham Pde - 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.
197 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling (replacement)55 STROUD ST N CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Partial demolition to the existing Representative building, additions and alterations sited to the side, outbuilding and alfresco to the existing dwelling, single storey detached dwelling to the rear46 FIRST AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Removal of two (2) Regulated tree (Palm tree) located to the front of the property.52 FOURTH AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool sited at the rear of the existing dwelling25 FIFTH AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling18 FIRST AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Alterations and addition to the rear of the existing dwelling and construction of a verandah and deck.9 COLSTON ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
May 2026
- Removal of a significant Lily Pily tree in the front yard17 HIGH ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Removal of two regulated Palm Tree from the side of the existing property.9 COLSTON ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Carport to side of existing dwelling29 THIRD AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Outbuilding / mausoleum933 PORT RD CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling comprising ancillary accommodation28 BROUGHAM PL CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of ancillary accommodation featuring a 10m long, 2.7m high boundary wall located on the north-western boundary, outbuilding (shed/garage), verandah, deck and new pool fence.7 RAILWAY TCE CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Verandah and Carport8 SEVENTH AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
March 2026
- Colorbond garage is located at the rear of the existing dwelling along the southern boundary with a wall height of 3.82 metres, length of 11.8 metres and an overall maximum height of 6 metres.4 PERCY ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & safety fences1 WHITNEY ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions22 THIRD AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions to the rear of the existing Representative dwelling, carport, verandah and outbuilding to the rear of the site with built form on the northeastern and southwestern boundaries.24 HERBERT ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated saftey barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling52 FIRST AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Alteration and addition to the side of the dwelling with a proposed wall height of 3.5 metres on the boundary and associated swimming pool with safety features to the rear.41 FIRST AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, garage and verandah to rear of existing dwelling2 WOODSTOCK ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the rear of existing dwelling.28 FIRST AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling23 FIRST AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
February 2026
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling44 SECOND AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Alterations and additions sited to the rear of the existing dwelling78 STROUD ST N CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Installation of swimming pool and associated safety barriers to the rear of the existing dwelling12 SEVENTH AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Removal of seven regulated trees and one significant tree975 PORT RD CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Pergola forward of dwelling30 SECOND AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
November 2025
- Community Title Land Division 1 into 2 allotments with works undertaken on common land related to civil stormwater and soft landscaping24 WHITNEY ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division 1 into 2 allotments24 WHITNEY ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling3A ETNA AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under Assessment
October 2025
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool and safety fence9 SIXTH AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Removal of Significant Tree - Agonis flexuosa42 FIFTH AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling41 FIRST AV CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Privacy screen at the rear, with a height of 2.85m and a length of 10.9m703 TORRENS RD CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- 1.2m high timber picket front fence and gates.3 WHITNEY ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling50 STROUD ST S CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Verandah at the rear of the existing dwelling.5A HERBERT ST CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Install Shade structure to outdoor play area969 PORT RD CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
September 2025
- Carport to the rear of the existing dwelling16 DURHAM TCE CHELTENHAM SA 5014Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building comprising 13 affordable dwellings with associated carport structure975 PORT RD CHELTENHAM SA 5014Under 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
16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Stop 25 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 26 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 27 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 29 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 31A Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 32 Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
- Car
- CMI ToyotaCar
- Drinking water
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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
461 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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 38.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3583rd in Australia
- State rank
- 355th in SA
- Peer rank
- #78 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #246 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 Environmentalcrime18
- Other Theftcrime12
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime14
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime4
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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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