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SA · Mitcham Council

Daw Park, 5041

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Updated

Desirability score

38/100
Below average

367th in SA

100% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Emerging
  • Historic
  • Transport
  • Shops
  • Metro
What Daw Park is known for: Emerging, Historic, Transport, Shops, Metro

Suburb profile

In Mitcham, Daw Park is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Sitting close to the city centre, it is easy to dip into neighbouring suburbs for work, dining and events. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

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 community and employment and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,705
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,639
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
78 of 1,149
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
62.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
63 / 198 / 316

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)
$590
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
25
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,415,000
Median price change
+12%

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)
61
Against the person
12
Against property
49
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 225 residents
State safety percentile
31.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
31
Decrease (daily rate)
-12.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental10
  • Other Theft14
  • Sct - Non Residence5
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
  • 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
1
  • Margaret Lohmeyer Kindergarten28 Crozier AvenuePreschools

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

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 14 Goodwood Rd - West side
  • Stop 16 Goodwood Rd - West side
  • Stop 19 Winston Ave - East side
  • Stop 19A Winston Ave - East side
  • Stop School Daws Rd / Francis St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

223 planning-related records

2026· 18 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Verandah & Shed
    115 WINSTON AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • Ancillary Accommodation
    48 DUDLEY AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Community division - 1 lot into 2
    UNIT 1-2 39 ORMOND AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    23 ORMOND AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation
    67 KINGSTON AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Replace existing verandah
    3 DAY AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Branches removal (habitat pruning) of one significant Lemon Scented Gum and reduction pruning of one regulated SA Blue Gum
    8 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 24040110 (Single Storey Dwelling Alterations and Addition, Ancillary Accommodation, Swimming Pool, Removal of 2 Regulated Trees and Removal of 1 Significant Tree) to reposition ancillary accommodation, reposition replacement trees and increase height to rear alfresco
    33 DUDLEY AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Carport to replace existing - same size
    UNIT 6 90 KINGSTON AV DAW PARK SA 5041;UNIT 7 90 KINGSTON AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Carport forward of building line (retrospective)
    31 MORGAN AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • Shed
    77 MORGAN AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Removal of one Lemon Scented Gum and regulated SA Blue Gum
    8 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Swim spa and associated safety barrier
    10 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    3 MORGAN AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Carport
    UNIT 1 71 ORMOND AV DAW PARK SA 5041;UNIT 2 71 ORMOND AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Dwelling additions and alterations and construction of a masonry fence with Aluminium blade infill
    73 WINSTON AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 25024445 to vary the roof form from flat to hip
    53 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Remove a regulated tree
    UNIT 4 34 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers
    10 AVER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and associated safety feature
    60 AVER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Alterations and additions to shop and associated advertisement displays
    544 GOODWOOD RD DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • TORRENS LAND DIVISION. 1 ALLOTMENT INTO 3 ALLOTMENTS.
    4 WILMOTT AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition and alteration, In-ground swimming pool with safety barriers, verandah, outbuilding, installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels and work within Tree Protection Zone of a significant tree
    57 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • Two verandah's
    35A DUDLEY AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations and additions, carport, verandah and associated partial demolition
    35 AYERS AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • partially enclosed verandah and alterations to dwelling roof
    4 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Verandah and low Deck
    1 GRANTLEY AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • single storey alterations and additions to a detached dwelling
    10 DAY AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Partial demolition, building alterations, additions and change of use of Dawes House to include consulting rooms and supported accommodation with associated landscaping, fencing and tree-damaging activity (removal of one significant tree)
    UNIT 1-2 216 DAWS RD DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • additions and alterations to a detached dwelling and a 28.5m long privacy screen along the western side boundary (retrospective)
    1 DUDLEY AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • stratco verandah rear of dwelling
    51 AYERS AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • New Garage
    35 AYERS AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 23024316 (Verandah (terrace and louvered structure), pool, ancillary accommodation (pool house), carport and garage) - Amendment to footprint and roof line of dwelling addition and verandah, and amendment to walls and openings of garage
    68 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Skillion roof verandah
    UNIT 5 71 WINSTON AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Single storey dwelling additions and alterations (including verandah)
    53 CROZIER AV DAW PARK SA 5041Under Assessment
  • Building alterations including internal changes and external conservation works (Local Heritage Place - Dawes House)
    UNIT 1-2 216 DAWS RD DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Replacement outbuilding (garage)
    63 ROCKVILLE AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    59 WINSTON AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • Front fence with Masonry pillars
    39 EDWARD ST DAW PARK SA 5041;39A EDWARD ST DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made
  • carport
    61 MORGAN AV DAW PARK SA 5041Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BankSAATM
  • The Master of BreadBakery
  • Bench (7)
  • Stop 13 Goodwood Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 14 Goodwood Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 14A Edward Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 14B Edward Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 14C Edward Street - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 15 Goodwood Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 16 Goodwood 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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • The Repat Precinct216 Daws RoadPublic Rehabilitation Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
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

Heritage

19 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

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

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
38.0/100 — Below average
National rank
3698th in Australia
State rank
367th in SA
Peer rank
#79 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#250 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
100%

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 Environmentalcrime10
  • Other Theftcrime14
  • Sct - Non Residencecrime5
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime8
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime9
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Data sources & freshness

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