SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Dudley Park, 5008
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Updated
Desirability score
- Affordable
- Transport
- Shops
- Metro
- Established
Suburb profile
In Port Adelaide Enfield, Dudley Park is a settled smaller community 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. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 670
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $907
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 297
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,575
- Employment rate
- 44.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 90 / 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)
- $520
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $540
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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 66
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 98.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 160
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental9
- Other Theft9
- Sct - Non Residence6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Motor Vehicle8
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
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 14 Harrison Rd - East side
- Stop 15 Oldsmobile Tce - East side
- Stop 15 Oldsmobile Tce - West side
- Stop 15A Stacey St - South side
- Stop 16 Regency Rd - 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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Traffic ManagementRegency Road, Pedder Cr18 May 2026 – 24 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.
60 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
May 2026
- Freestanding verandah11 TILLEY CT DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Conventional one (1) into three (3) land division22 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
April 2026
- Two single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls, undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust18 OLDSMOBILE TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah65 YOUNG ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
March 2026
- Change of use from warehouse to service trade premises including building works and advertising signage78 PYM ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
- Four (4) Detached Dwellings and Associated Fencing & Retaining and Removal of a Significant Tree (Agonis Flexuosa)17 COWLEY AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008;19 COWLEY AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
- Temporary (5 year) change of use from warehouse to additional office space within a portion of the existing building including associated modular building and installation of A/C condensers to the east6 -14 OXENHAM ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah11 TILLEY CT DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
October 2025
- One single storey detached dwelling and verandah and one two storey detached dwelling and verandah16 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
July 2025
- Three single storey terrace dwellings22 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
May 2025
- Removal of significant tree (Eucalyptus rubida)22 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
April 2025
- Removal of a regulated Eucalyptus Camaldulensis within Janice Jensen Reserve, Croydon ParkLOT 61 REGENCY RD DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Installation of a temporary prefabricated ancillary accommodation building, in the form of a detached habitable room, to the rear of the existing detached dwelling21 OLDSMOBILE TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Change of land use from warehouse to a motor repair stationUNIT 1 80 -81 EXETER TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008;UNIT 2 80 -81 EXETER TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing warehouseUNIT 5 4 CORD ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
January 2025
- Installation of temporary prefabricated ancillary accommodation, in the form of a detached habitable room17 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)18 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
August 2024
- Variation to 040/0631/20 – to include food truck and space for 3rd party vendor in association with existing distillery and cellar door, and to adjust hours of operation6A LA SALLE ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
July 2024
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 703 OLDSMOBILE TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Three detached dwellings in terrace arrangement22 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
- Change of Use to Photography Studio and Associated Office16 ISLINGTON CT DUDLEY PARK SA 5008;22 ISLINGTON CT DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
June 2024
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 701 OLDSMOBILE TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Removal of a Regulated Street Tree (Calistemon) from the footpath in front of 8 Young Street, Dudley Park8 YOUNG ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
May 2024
- Garage at the rear of existing dwelling20 OLDSMOBILE TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and internal alterations and alterations to verandah7 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
April 2024
- Masonry front fence pillars with metal infills4 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
February 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling18 STACEY ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
2023· 11 proposals
December 2023
- To revert the existing building back into a warehouse and an internal office8 ISLINGTON CT DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
November 2023
- 2x single storey detached dwellings18 STAR AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
October 2023
- Partially covered pergola and storage building11 LA SALLE ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
- Change of use to motor repair station and associated carparking68 PYM ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
September 2023
- Ancillary accommodation sited at the rear of the dwelling5 TILLEY CT DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
August 2023
- Partial change of use from warehousing to training centre and associated canopy structureUNIT 1-2 7 LA SALLE ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
July 2023
- Tree damaging activity - removal of a regulated tree (Flaxinus)LOT 1 EXETER TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
June 2023
- 1 into 3 Torrens Title Land Division18 STAR AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
May 2023
- Three single storey detached dwellings18 STAR AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Under Assessment
April 2023
- Internal building work, and a change of portion of the building to a shopUNIT 2 10 ISLINGTON CT DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
January 2023
- New warehouse with upper level mezzanineUNIT 1 80-81 EXETER TCE DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
October 2022
- Single storey detached dwelling4A BAYER AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision Made
September 2022
- Two storey detached dwelling (variation to 21025064)4 BAYER AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Decision 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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 13 Harrison Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Harrison Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Harrison Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Regency Road - South sideBus stop
- Pym Street CafeCafe
Unit 1 66 Pym Street, Dudley Park
- Bayer Ave Recreation ReservePlayground
- Dudley ParkTrain station
- IslingtonTrain station
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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
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
- 32.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4847th in Australia
- State rank
- 480th in SA
- Peer rank
- #74 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #306 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
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 Environmentalcrime9
- Other Theftcrime9
- Sct - Non Residencecrime6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime13
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime8
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 1 into 3 Torrens Title Land Divisionplanning18 STAR AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Lodged 27 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
- 2x single storey detached dwellingsplanning18 STAR AV DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Lodged 08 Nov 2023 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing warehouseplanningUNIT 5 4 CORD ST DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Lodged 02 Apr 2025 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation sited at the rear of the dwellingplanning5 TILLEY CT DUDLEY PARK SA 5008Lodged 01 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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