SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
College Park, SA, 5069
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Desirability index
#16 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
College Park is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 755 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 30 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 39.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $550, houses $1,250), median house prices near $3,000,000 (up 27% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 755
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,454
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 319
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,125
- Employment rate
- 63.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 60 / 11
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)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $1,250
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $3,000,000
- Median price change
- +26.7%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 30
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 755 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 48
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental5
- Other Theft8
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Hackney Kindergarten68 Richmond StreetPreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 4 Payneham Rd - North West side
- Stop 5 Harrow Rd - South West side
- Stop 6 Harrow Rd - South West side
- Stop 7 Harrow Rd - South West side
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.
126 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- Restoration, partial demolition and reconstruction of a State Heritage Place, including change of use to shop, together with the construction of an attached two-storey dwelling and ground level car parking at the rear, and a Torrens Title Land Division creating one (1) additional allotment (1 into 2)15 -23 PAYNEHAM RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to rear of existing single storey dwelling, deck addition with operable roof cover, replacement of existing roof sheeting, and new garage outbuilding43 MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two-storey garage and ancillary accommodation building15 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing residence including a new terrace/deck from the upper levelUNIT 2 3A MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Removal of gum tree on North West corner of allotment.4 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions with associated garage, swimming pool and tennis court10 PEMBROKE ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Removal of three regulated trees (1 x manchurian pear and 2 x pencil pines)8 MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
April 2026
- New Outdoor WC to approved Pool Cabana15 MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- The removal of a regulated Council tree - Clare AshLOT 458 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
- Two outbuildings30 HARROW RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Variation to 25021506 (Change to rear balcony balaustrade and roller door material, and amendment to Condition 7)79 HARROW RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
- Outbuilding with mezzanine and cellar96 HARROW RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
March 2026
- Variation to Development Application 24028066 comprising internal changes to the pantry to create room for a staircase and alterations to the roof interface between the new addition and the existing dwelling and, separately, an upper-level (attic) addition within the existing roof space2 COLLEGE ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Pruning (crown modification) of a significant tree44A TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
February 2026
- Pool Cabana (Verandah)15 MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety features48 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling and masonry front fence48 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety features and outbuilding48 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
January 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling, masonry front fence and associated boundary fencing and retaining, and pruning of a significant tree48 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Reinstatement and enlargement of brush front fence and construction of timber pedestrian and driveway gates18 TRINITY ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Freestanding verandah with covered link to dwelling and masonry pillar front fence27A TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
October 2025
- Extension of existing verandah and alteration of existing door to window including closure of opening1 COLLEGE ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
September 2025
- Two-storey detached dwelling, fencing and in-ground swimming pool with associated safety features2A MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Carport3 PEMBROKE ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling and deck52 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
August 2025
- Torrens Title Land Division creating one (1) additional allotment - 1 into 2 - and the removal of a regulated tree48 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
July 2025
- Freestanding verandah with covered link to dwelling27A TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling, in-ground swimming pool with associated safety features and combined fence & retaining walls79 HARROW RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Louvered roof verandah60 HARROW RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
June 2025
- Masonry pillar fencing & gates20 MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
- Change of use to a domestic services establishment (pet grooming) and associated internal alterations and fit-out43 PAYNEHAM RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23018653 to add cellar beneath Pool House alter the extent of new paving14 HARROW RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
- Variation to development authorisation 24010039 to alter side and rear boundary fencing and the internal layout of bedrooms 3 & 49 MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
May 2025
- Two-storey dwelling alterations & additions (including partial demolition)4 MAGDALEN ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
April 2025
- Pruning of a significant Willow Gum tree (Eucalyptus scoparia)28 HARROW RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
March 2025
- Variation to development authorisation 24005350 to alter the front fence design (retrospective)67 RICHMOND ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
- Variation to development authorisation 24016287 to alter the front fence, alter the rear verandah/alfresco of the dwelling and alter the layout of the ancillary accommodation building including the addition of a verandah29 TORRENS ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety features and extension to outbuilding5 CATHERINE ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated pool safety features94 HARROW RD COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
February 2025
- Variation to development authorisation 24010039 to include a storage area below the garage9 MARLBOROUGH ST COLLEGE PARK SA 5069Decision Made
2024· 24 proposals
24 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 13 proposals
13 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 26 proposals
26 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench
- 99 BikesBicycle
- Stop 4 Payneham Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Harrow Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 6 Harrow Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Harrow Road - South West sideBus stop
- FIX. Specialty CoffeeCafe
27 Torrens Street
- Naturally WildCollector
1 Payneham Road, College Park
- Drinking water
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
187 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 94.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #16 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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