SA · Prospect Council
Fitzroy, 5082
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Fitzroy (SA) is a small locality in the Prospect area, home to around 783 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 24 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+20%), roughly 30.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $610 (flats $508, houses $650), median house prices near $2,160,000 (down 17% recently), limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 783
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,382
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 307
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 63.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 9 / 29 / 35
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)
- $507.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $610
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,160,000
- Median price change
- -17.2%
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)
- 24
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 30.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 261 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 118
- Increase (daily rate)
- +20.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Graffiti1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental5
- Other Theft4
- Sct - Residence4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
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
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 7 Prospect Rd - West side
- Stop 8 Prospect Rd - West 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.
72 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Boundary Realignment18 BRAUND RD FITZROY SA 5082;20 BRAUND RD FITZROY SA 5082Under Assessment
January 2026
- Tree-Damaging Activity (Removal of 3 Regulated Trees)3 MARTIN AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
2025· 14 proposals
November 2025
- Carport (replacing existing)4 METHUEN ST FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
October 2025
- Variation to 050/357/2019 - Increase Eastern Boundary Wall Height10 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Under Assessment
September 2025
- Two Storey Dwelling, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence, Masonry Fencing, Front Fence, Verandah, Masonry Chimney.17 BRAUND RD FITZROY SA 5082Under Assessment
- Concrete Swimming Pool and Spa, Safety Fence and 2300mm high boundary fence18 WHINHAM ST FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
August 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation (Retrospective)19 FITZROY TCE FITZROY SA 5082Under Assessment
July 2025
- Dwelling Addition4 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
May 2025
- Tree-damaging Activity – Removal of a Significant Tree (Cedrus atlantica; Atlantic Cedar)5 MARTIN AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Variation DA 23025103 - Verandah to West Elevation, and Attic Storage Above L/dry and Pantry18 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
April 2025
- Two Verandahs (Louvres)10 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Under Assessment
March 2025
- Retractable Shade Sail35 MARTIN AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Garage, Two Carports, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence, 2.4m Boundary Fencing, and 2.4m Masonry Fence4 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Significant Tree Removal - Structural Failure7 BRAUND RD FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Carport9 MARTIN AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
February 2025
- Verandah14 PROSPECT RD FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Shed22 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
November 2024
- Habitable Outbuilding and Relocation of Swimming Pool Pump Equipment (Variation to DA 23029921)35 MARTIN AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
September 2024
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling (including Garage and Alfresco) and Combined Retaining Wall, Fence and Privacy Screens28 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
August 2024
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling, Verandah, and BBQ Shelter5 MITCHELL CL FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
June 2024
- Variation of Development Application 23022549 Variation to DA 23022549 / Pool Relocation / Carport & Window Updates (Dwelling additions, internal modification to exisitng dwelling, carport, alfresco, swimming pool and associated safety features)11 METHUEN ST FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
April 2024
- x5 Advertisement22 PROSPECT RD FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
February 2024
- Dwelling Alterations and Addition, Carport and Ancillary Studio6 METHUEN ST FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
2023· 17 proposals
December 2023
- Carport8 MITCHELL CL FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
November 2023
- Alterations and Addition to Existing Dwelling and Verandah7 BRAUND RD FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
October 2023
- Childcare Centre22 PROSPECT RD FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling, Verandah, Masonry Front Fence, Combined Retaining Wall and Perimeter Fencing, Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Features35 MARTIN AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Childcare centre22 PROSPECT RD FITZROY SA 5082Under Assessment
September 2023
- Change of Use (Outbuilding to Home Office/Storage/Bathroom)19 HALSTEAD ST FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling, front and boundary fence with retaining walls, outbuilding, alfresco, deck, swimming pool and associated fence.18 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
August 2023
- Dwelling Addition with Alterations to the Existing Verandah and Carport28 HALSTEAD ST FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Dwelling additions, internal modification to exisitng dwelling, carport, alfresco, swimming pool and associated safety features.11 METHUEN ST FITZROY SA 5082Under Assessment
July 2023
- Proposed Addition & Alterations12 WHINHAM ST FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Erect New Post and Pillar fence to front of property38 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
June 2023
- Double Storey Residential, with associated garage and a front fence.15 FITZROY TCE FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
April 2023
- Double Storey Residential, with associated garage and a front fence.15 FITZROY TCE FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
March 2023
- Internal Building Work to the Coach House (Convert Store Room to Bath and WIR)20 FITZROY TCE FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
February 2023
- front fence34 ELDERSLIE AV FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
- Outbuilding21 WHINHAM ST FITZROY SA 5082Decision Made
January 2023
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Residence, swimming pool and associated safety features and garage at the rear.10 FITZROY TCE FITZROY SA 5082Under 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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 7 Prospect Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Prospect 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 24.8/100
- National rank
- 5985th in Australia
- State rank
- 609th in SA
- Peer rank
- #62 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #342 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Graffiticrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime5
- Other Theftcrime4
- Sct - Residencecrime4
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime5
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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