SA · Tea Tree Gully Council
Fairview Park, 5126
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Desirability score
- Top transport
- Parks
- Emerging
- Schools
- Shops
Suburb profile
Fairview Park is a practical mid-sized suburb in Tea Tree Gully, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 3,792
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,913
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 1,461
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 91 / 5 / 0
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $905,000
- Median price change
- +15.4%
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)
- 72
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 54
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 211 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 45
- Increase (daily rate)
- +11.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental15
- Other Theft15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
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
- 3 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,027
- Fairview Park Kindergarten7 Cotton StreetPreschools
- Fairview Park PreschoolNepondi CourtPreschools
- Fairview Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1027
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
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 56 Hancock Rd - East side
- Stop 57 Hancock Rd - East side
- Stop 57A Hancock Rd - East side
- Stop 67 Yatala Vale Rd - North side
- Stop 68 Yatala Vale Rd - North 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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
277 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Internal alternations for an existing Shed3 JANSZ CT FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Tree Damaging Activity – Removal of one Significant Eucalyptus tree14 MOWBRAY CR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Land division (1 into 3) allotments, land use three single-storey detached dwellings in terrace arrangement) tree damaging activity, retaining walls and fencing.11 FINSTERWALD WAY FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Replacement outbuilding (shed)25 NAGLE AV FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Habitable Outbuilding comprising partial conversion of an existing shed into a home office7 BIRKDALE CL FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Outback Flat Carport1 STABLEFORD ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool and associated safety featuers27 CRAFTER ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Installation of a fibreglass pool and safety features.14B BUCKLEY CR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah to rear of dwelling11 BUCKLEY CR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Replace existing carport13 NIBLICK ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier59 BUCKLEY CR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling addition and building alterations14 KATARAMA RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Verandahs4 FALDO CL FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Single storey Detached dwelling, Retaining walls and Fencing2 HARTOG ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Single storey Detached dwelling, Retaining walls and Fencing2 HARTOG ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
April 2026
- Tenancy Fitout (Fairview Green Newsagency)325 -339 HANCOCK RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool & associated safety features18 BUCKLEY CR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Retaining wall up to 1.6 metres in height4 CASPAR ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Verandah21A COTTON ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- New attached steel flat carport9 PICKWORTH RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Supported Accommodation comprising of Two (2) Single storey Dwellings, Retaining wall and Fencing10 LEMA AV FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier633 YATALA VALE RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Replacement Verandah61 HAMILTON RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Verandah22 SNEAD CR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and fencing18 VICENZO ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
March 2026
- Carport70 LITTLER DR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool & associated safety features11 BUCKLEY CR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Carport7 THOMSON DR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Verandah637 YATALA VALE RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Removal of a significant South Australian Blue Gum tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)547 YATALA VALE RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Replacement of the existing retaining wall and fence along the boundary with a new concrete sleeper retaining wall and boundary fence.24 SELANGOR AV FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
February 2026
- Proposed Outbuilding10 TARNI ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Removal of 1 X Significant (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) Tree3 MIDDLECOFF ST FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Proposed Carport34 LITTLER DR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and Verandah3 TEE AV FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier7 BIRKDALE CL FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
January 2026
- Spa pool (above-ground) and associated swimming pool safety features18 TAWORRI RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions (including alfresco)497 YATALA VALE RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Decision Made
- Land division (1 into 3), 3 x single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, removal of 3 x Regulated and 3 x Significant Trees19 PANGARI DR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 3), removal of 2 x Regulated Trees (Blue Cedar and Silky Oak), three x single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement2 DEMARET AV FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Under Assessment
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
46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
Unit T01A 325 Hancock Road, Fairview Park
- First Lady NailsBeauty salon
Unit T07A 325 Hancock Road, Fairview Park
- Bench
- Stop 56 Hancock Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 57 Hancock Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 57A Hancock Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 58 Hancock Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 59 Hancock Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 60 Hamilton Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 60 Hamilton 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Fairview Park KindergartenCotton Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · 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)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 61.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 4% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 646th in Australia
- State rank
- 23rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #3 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #19 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
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 Environmentalcrime15
- Other Theftcrime15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime12
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime4
- Fairview Park KindergartenchildcareCotton Streetkindergarten
- Carportplanning70 LITTLER DR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning7 THOMSON DR FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a dwelling addition and building alterationsplanning14 KATARAMA RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions (including alfresco)planning497 YATALA VALE RD FAIRVIEW PARK SA 5126Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · 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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