SA · Marion Council
Clovelly Park, SA, 5042
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Clovelly Park is a smaller suburban community in the Marion area, home to around 3,126 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 121 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-38%), roughly 38.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $660 (flats $366, houses $675), median house prices near $1,050,000 (up 19% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 3,126
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,600
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 64 of 1,257
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,616
- Employment rate
- 62.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 72 / 364 / 4
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)
- $366.175
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $675
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $660
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,050,000
- Median price change
- +18.9%
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)
- 121
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 89
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 98 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 87
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -38.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception8
- Other Property Damage And Environmental22
- Other Theft21
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
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
- 1,038
- Clovelly Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1038
- Clovelly Park PS Intensive English Lang Centre1 Renown PlaceSpecialist Facilities
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 18 South Rd - West side
- Stop 19 York Av - West side
- Stop 21 Beaumont St - West side
- Stop 23A Windsor Ave - West side
- Stop 24 Celtic Ave - South 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.
174 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Two single storey detached dwellings and removal of a Regulated Tree16 HARCOURT AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Carport71 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and combined retaining and fencing exceeding 2.1m high to side boundaries35 SCOTTISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition and Verandah46 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
May 2026
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings with associated retaining walls, fences and landscaping42 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings, associated retaining walls, fences and landscaping28 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings, fences and removal of one (1) Regulated tree22 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
April 2026
- Ancillary accommodation3 COSGROVE CL CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
March 2026
- Land Division (Torrens title 1 into 2 allotments)43 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Partial demolition of attached dwelling for a driveway for land vision.21 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Land Division (Torrens title 1 into 3 allotments)9 BYRON AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Supported Accommodation comprising two single storey units, each designed for two occupants and one carer with associated decking43 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings with associated driveway (including right of way access) and landscaping.69 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
February 2026
- Three (3x) double storey row dwellings and fencing2 WINGFIELD ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling19 BEVERLEY ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and fencing6A RENOWN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and carport36 SCOTTISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
January 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling, fencing and retaining walls6 RENOWN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Two (2x) double storey semi-detached dwellings and fencing31 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Outbuilding9 CAMBRIDGE PL CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title21 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary accommodation (studio)UNIT 8 14 WINDSOR AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
November 2025
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings82 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Three two storey detached dwellings, fencing and retaining walls26 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
October 2025
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land division82 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah18 FINCHLEY ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Verandah to rear of dwelling17 COHEN CT CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Construct a 8x4m pergola attached to the existing dwelling at the rear of the property48 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
August 2025
- Verandah (with partial screening) and Deck9 HENDON ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
July 2025
- Two semi-detached single storey dwellings24 BYRON AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Verandah1B RENOWN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
June 2025
- Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, fencing, retaining walls and associated landscaping9 BYRON AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Supported accommodation comprising one single storey unit and one single storey detached dwelling with associated ancillary accommodation and fencing13 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)38 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing with associated driveway (including right of way access) and landscaping.69 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Verandah36A NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
March 2025
- Proposed extension to existing residence20 FINCHLEY ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Removal of one Significant tree – Eucalyptus sideroxylon “Iron Bark”54 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling16A BYRON AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 3 Community Title36 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision 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
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Stop 20 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 20C Daws Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 20D Daws Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Beaumont Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Beaumont Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 21 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 22 Beaumont Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 22 Beaumont Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 22 South Road - 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)
- 6/10
- 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
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
- 50.5/100
- National rank
- 1677th in Australia
- State rank
- 125th in SA
- Peer rank
- #36 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #95 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime8
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime22
- Other Theftcrime21
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime17
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime9
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land divisionplanning82 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodationplanning3 COSGROVE CL CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation (studio)planningUNIT 8 14 WINDSOR AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition and Verandahplanning46 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning71 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 09 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
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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