SA · Mitcham Council
Eden Hills, SA, 5050
Current weather
11°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#43 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Eden Hills is a smaller suburban community in the Mitcham area, home to around 3,020 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 88 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 29.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $640 (flats $400, houses $650), median house prices near $1,298,750 (up 34% recently), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,020
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,062
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 60 of 1,164
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,842
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 71 / 55 / 0
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)
- $400
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $640
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,298,750
- Median price change
- +33.7%
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)
- 88
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 71
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 178 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 21
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Graffiti17
- Other Property Damage And Environmental15
- Other Theft11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury10
- Theft From Motor Vehicle11
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
- 4 (3 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,095
- Blackwood High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1059
- Blackwood Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1095
- Eden Hills Kindergarten4 Willunga StPreschools
- Eden Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1116
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
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eden Hills Railway Station
- Eden Hills Railway Station
- Stop 28 Shepherds Hill Rd - North East side
- Stop 29 Shepherds Hill Rd - North side
- Stop 30B Shepherds Hill Rd - East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionShepherds Hill Road, Depindo Av01 Mar 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionShepherds Hill Road, Donnybrook Rd01 Mar 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionShepherds Hill Road, Donnybrook Rd01 Mar 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionShepherds Hill Road, Depindo Av01 Mar 2026 – 01 Aug 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.
334 planning-related records
2026· 31 proposals
June 2026
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barriers and associated earthwork6 DALE RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)15 CHOWILLA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Deck4 PINDA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) two-storey semi-detached dwellings with associated swimming pools, earthworks, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping30 WONOKA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment)29A YALANDA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050;33 YALANDA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Outdoor Spa62 WILPENA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Combined retaining walls and fencing with associated earthworks19A PARHAM RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition of detached dwelling and replacement with new single level detached dwelling with garage and carport under the main roof.2 YALANDA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Carport (forward of building line)65 HILLCREST DR EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Deck13 DEPINDO AV EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Outbuilding, retaining walls, fence, deck, swimming pool & safety fence, privacy screen and associated earthworks20A WONOKA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Shed54 PEKINA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Swimming pool, safety fences and associated earthworks40 WILLORA RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Internal alteration and dwelling addition47 WILPENA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions and verandah2 NORTHCOTE RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
April 2026
- Outbuilding and combined retaining wall and fencing235 SHEPHERDS HILL RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Carport forward of building line and verandah at rear33 YALANDA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Carport60 PEKINA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Concrete sleeper retaining walls and fencing at a maximum combined height of 3.3 metres along the eastern boundary and associated earthworks16A WONOKA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Roof cladding and framing was damaged by falling tree. Propose new roof framing and roof cladding to repair building.2 YALANDA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
March 2026
- Variation of Development Application 22037783 - Changes to existing retaining walls, additional retaining walls, earthworks, outbuilding (shed) and reconfiguration of water tanks66 PEKINA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Construction of a swimming pool, deck, fence, retaining walls and associated earthworks8 YALANDA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-level dwelling with associated earthworks, retaining walls and water tanks16C WONOKA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling addition and alteration and construction of a carport4 CHITUNGA RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Carport2 BARUNGA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Verandah33 CHITUNGA RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Carport and verandah11 GROVE ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
January 2026
- Dwelling alterations and additions to an existing two-level dwelling and verandah20 CHITUNGA RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing6 NORTHCOTE RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage), retaining wall, and associated earthworks and fencing10 EURILPA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Upgrade of existing floods lights for Karinya Reserve.LOT 21 SHEPHERDS HILL RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
2025· 66 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of three (3) single storey dwellings and associated earthworks, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping231 SHEPHERDS HILL RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Storage shed5 BARUNGA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation for the purpose of a home office, with associated carport and shed18 WILLUNGA ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
November 2025
- Dwelling alterations and additions including changes to roof form and upper storey addition, verandah, outbuilding and change to pool fencing and equipment position (shed)8 GROVE ST EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and associated earthworks1 ELLIS AV EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Fencing atop existing retaining wallsLOT 2 WILLORA RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25013823 – Relocation and reconfiguration of swimming pool with safety features and earthworks13 DEPINDO AV EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)147 SHEPHERDS HILL RD EDEN HILLS SA 5050Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)6 BAECKEA PL EDEN HILLS SA 5050Under Assessment
2024· 74 proposals
74 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 55 proposals
55 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 64 proposals
64 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 42 proposals
42 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
46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking
- Kenny Park - Wilpena Street - Northern sideBus stop
- Stop 27 Shepherds Hill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 27A Shepherds Hill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 28 Shepherds Hill Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 28A Shepherds Hill Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 29 Shepherds Hill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 29A Shepherds Hill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 29A Shepherds Hill Road - South sideBus stop
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)
- 9/10
- 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
12 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Eden Hills Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 86.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #43 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
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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