SA · Burnside Council

Eastwood, 5063

Current weather

11°CRain showers

83% humidity · 22.8 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.8° today · 26.2 mm rain

Desirability score

31.4/100

4905th in Australia

97% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Eastwood (SA) is a small locality in the Burnside area, home to around 712 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 68 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-32%), roughly 95.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $822 (flats $722, houses $1,000), median house prices near $1,420,000, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
712
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,892
Dwelling vacancy
15.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
67 of 432
Median monthly mortgage
$1,737
Employment rate
63.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
22 / 66 / 149

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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)
$722.5
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$1,000
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$822.5
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,420,000

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 reportsGovernment of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
68
Against the person
5
Against property
63
Rate per 1,000 residents
95.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 142 residents
State safety percentile
83.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
66
Decrease (daily rate)
-32.5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental6
  • Other Theft14
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle3
  • Theft From Shop28

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statisticsSouth Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
  • Grove Kindergarten12 Main StreetPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites registerGovernment of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 1 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
  • Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
  • Stop 5A Greenhill Rd - South side
  • Stop 5B Greenhill Rd - South side

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.

119 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Interior refurbishment works for a dermatology clinic and change in building classification from Healthcare building (Class 9a) to consulting rooms (Class 5)
    45 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • May 2026

  • Removal of three (3) significant trees - Corymbia citriodora (lemon scented gums)
    237 FULLARTON RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Two (2) x signages to northern (side) wall fronting Fullarton Road
    UNIT 6 245 FULLARTON RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Building alterations comprising replacement of damaged roof materials with new sheeting and additional downpipe
    20 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Removal of one (1) significant tree - Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda)
    15 HAUTEVILLE TCE EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • make minor modifications to an existing fitout, predominantly to remove open plan workstations and create a third training room (supplementing the existing 2 rooms from the previous fitout)
    UNIT 1 125 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 24038291 - freestanding LED advertising display
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
2025· 24 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Proposed Consulting Rooms Fitout (SHAPE)
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Yong Consulting Rooms Fitout
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition, internal modifications, window replacements, and the addition of bathrooms; demolition of the existing verandah; partial demolition and alterations to boundary fence; and construction of new verandah at rear
    13 JOHN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
  • October 2025

  • Demolition of existing rear addition and addition and alterations to dwelling including new deck and front fence
    21 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Internal building alterations and advertisement
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Alterations to existing signage and new signs
    113 -115 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • September 2025

  • Internal Fitout
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • EPH – Embrace Physio
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Land Division – Boundary realignment and Conversion of 2xStrata titled Units to 2xTorrens titled allotments
    19 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063;21 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Carport
    13 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
  • EPH – Specialist Consulting
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Fence
    75 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • August 2025

  • Internal fitout
    196 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • June 2025

  • Building alterations including internal alterations, addition of end of trip facility at ground level, and associated removal of 6 existing car parking spaces and addition of 1 car parking space and 26 bicycle parking spaces
    226 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Teancy Fitout (GRIP, ORTHO 360 and ASULC)
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Fit out of a radiology clinic in an existing building
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Internal alteration to existing office
    226 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • May 2025

  • Internal fit-out of existing commercial office space
    226 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Variation to Development Application ID: 22035252 – Modifications to; internal layout of dwellings, upper-level roof form of dwelling additions, external materials and finishes, windows; and removal of chimney reinstatement to existing dwellings and underground water tanks
    69 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • April 2025

  • DDA compliant Amenities Refurbishment
    197 -198 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • February 2025

  • Internal fitout
    UNIT 3 245 FULLARTON RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Class 5 commercial office fitout
    196 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • January 2025

  • Front fence
    75 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 2 41 ELIZABETH ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Internal rectification works including slab replacement, front verandah slab & column rectification works and replacing of front masonry fence to timber picket fence
    2 -6 ELIZABETH ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • November 2024

  • External disabled compliant lift, raised walkway and shade sail
    UNIT 1 53 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063;UNIT 2 53 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063;UNIT 3 53 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063;UNIT 4 53 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063;UNIT 5 53 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063;UNIT 6 53 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063;UNIT 7 53 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063;UNIT 8 53 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Variation to Development Application 24019355 - Reduction in height to the southern building to five (5) levels, internal dwelling reconfigurations, conversion of portion of shop use to three (3) dwellings, reduction in overall dwellings to 151 and various built form amendments
    217 -218 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Advertisements, including 3 x fixed illuminated signs and 1 x non-illuminated freestanding sign
    204 GREENHILL RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
  • One (1) illuminated advertisement sign
    71 GLEN OSMOND RD EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Dwelling additions and alterations, partial demolition, and carport
    32 HAUTEVILLE TCE EASTWOOD SA 5063Under Assessment
  • August 2024

  • Dwelling additions and alterations
    48 MAIN ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Replacement Fencing (rear)
    2 MATILDA ST EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolition and verandah
    26 HAUTEVILLE TCE EASTWOOD SA 5063Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    103 Glen Osmond Road

  • Jennys BakeryBakery
  • Bbq
  • KosmeaBeauty salon
  • Bench (3)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Stop 1 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 2 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 3 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 5A Greenhill Road - South 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 amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Glen Osmond Surgicentre45 Glen Osmond RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
  • Parkview Day Surgery215 Greenhill RoadPrivate Day Only 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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

138 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 featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
31.4/100
National rank
4905th in Australia
State rank
495th in SA
Peer rank
#49 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#310 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
97%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime6
  • Other Theftcrime14
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime3
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime3
  • Theft From Shopcrime28
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Data sources & freshness

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