SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Ferryden Park, SA, 5010
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Ferryden Park is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 4,495 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 243 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-34%), roughly 54.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $672 (flats $512, houses $678), median house prices near $920,500 (up 14% recently), 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 4,495
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,253
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 76 of 1,710
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 53.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 103 / 383 / 103
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)
- $512.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $677.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $672.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $920,500
- Median price change
- +14.3%
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)
- 243
- Against the person
- 75
- Against property
- 168
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 54.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 95
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental67
- Other Theft24
- Sct - Residence23
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury34
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury18
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 30 Days Rd - West side
- Stop 31 Days Rd - West side
- Stop 32 Days Rd - West side
- Stop 33 Days Rd - West side
- Stop 34 Coker St - 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.
155 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)3A PARKER ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling with retaining wall and fencing45 MURRAY ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Under Assessment
May 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling30 ORKNEY ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Steel colorbond pitched roof verandah8 DOUGLAS ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Under Assessment
- Community division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2) in accordance with DA 25029353120 REGENCY RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Land Division creating 1 additional allotment in relation to 25029353120 REGENCY RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)9 SHELDON ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
April 2026
- 5 single storey dwellings in a terrace style arrangement28 -30 WILLOUGHBY ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Under Assessment
- Remove regulated Agonis flexuosa from council verge54 DURHAM TCE FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
March 2026
- Dwelling additions and new carport8 DUTHIE ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition at rear of existing dwelling201 RIDLEY GR FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of a three-storey office with associated pylon and fascia signage, masonry wall and removal of two regulated trees100 REGENCY RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1)1 PARKER ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Verandah forward of building line44 DURHAM TCE FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Removal of significant Council tree (Leucoxylon species) located within Ferryden Park Reserve70 SUTHERLAND RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
January 2026
- Extension and conversion of existing outbuilding structure to ancillary accommodation12 DURHAM TCE FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one7 LONGFORD CR FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Additional use of an existing commercial/industrial site for the operation of a food truck (shop)140 DAYS RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah and outdoor seating area120 REGENCY RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Under Assessment
- Addition of 2 offices and verandah and minor internal and external changes to existing building.120 REGENCY RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Under Assessment
- New carport and verandah184 RIDLEY GR FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Removal of three regulated/significant trees - introduced species (unknown)45 MURRAY ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Remove regulated Ulmus parvifolia (street tree)14 KINROSS ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
November 2025
- Two-storey dwelling8 LONGFORD CR FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division - 2 allotments into 614 LAWRENCE AV FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010;16 LAWRENCE AV FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
October 2025
- Shed76 DURHAM TCE FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Cream flat roof Verandah15 WRIGHT ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Shop in the form of a food truck/food van140 DAYS RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
September 2025
- Variation to DA 040/0971/21 (23036685); consolidating 4 tenancies to 2, changing façade design, change of use to warehouse with ancillary showroom and office to tenancy 1 and addition of mezzanine floors.120 REGENCY RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls with fencing on top7 LONGFORD CR FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
August 2025
- New verandah's with infill screening8 DOUGLAS ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwelling and removal of Regulated Tree1 PARKER ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Verandah10 REYNOLDS ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
July 2025
- Remove regulated street tree - melaleuca armillaris6 NAIRN ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Remove regulated street tree - Melaleuca armillaris10 CAMPBELL ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Verandah90 SUTHERLAND RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
June 2025
- New domestic outbuilding (shed)9 GLASGOW ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Removal of significant tree in Council reserve (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)LOT 2000 SUTHERLAND RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling2A MACDONALD ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision Made
May 2025
- New verandah to rear of existing house11 COKER ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Decision 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
33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (3)
- TABBookmaker
- Bus stop
- Stop 19 Regency Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Regency Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Regency Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 26 Trafford Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 30 Days Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 31 Days 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)
- 2/10
- 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
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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 44.6/100
- National rank
- 2464th in Australia
- State rank
- 221st in SA
- Peer rank
- #56 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #162 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
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 Environmentalcrime67
- Other Theftcrime24
- Sct - Residencecrime23
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime34
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime18
- 5 single storey dwellings in a terrace style arrangementplanning28 -30 WILLOUGHBY ST FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Lodged 27 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Addition of 2 offices and verandah and minor internal and external changes to existing building.planning120 REGENCY RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Lodged 08 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Additional use of an existing commercial/industrial site for the operation of a food truck (shop)planning140 DAYS RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Lodged 07 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division - 2 allotments into 6planning14 LAWRENCE AV FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010;16 LAWRENCE AV FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Lodged 23 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Community division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2) in accordance with DA 25029353planning120 REGENCY RD FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010Lodged 06 May 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- 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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