SA · Burnside Council
Frewville, 5063
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Frewville is a small locality in the Burnside area, home to around 896 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 73 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+6%), roughly 81.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $648 (flats $550, houses $690), median house prices near $2,480,000, limited but present public transport access, 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
- 896
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,869
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 28 of 360
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Employment rate
- 64%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 15 / 123 / 38
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)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $690
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $647.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,480,000
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 reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 73
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 64
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 81.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 100 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 66
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception7
- Other Theft15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
- Theft From Shop23
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
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 5 Glen Osmond Rd - North side
- Stop 6 Glen Osmond Rd - North East side
- Stop 8 Glen Osmond Rd - North East 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.
76 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Additional new windows in front wall. New toilets.UNIT 8 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
May 2026
- Swimming pool with associated safety features27 NORTH ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
February 2026
- Removal of one (1) significant tree (Agonis flexuosa)24 AVENUE RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
January 2026
- Land Division (Torrens Title) - creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing8 KNOX ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Alterations to the existing dwelling, including increase in building height to rear portion of dwelling and associated partial building demolition11 JANE ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Under Assessment
- Two Detached Dwellings, fencing and removal of a significant Willow Myrtle street tree4 BIRDWOOD AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Under Assessment
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Two (2) single storey dwellings including tree damaging activity, retaining walls and fencing7 NORTH ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
November 2025
- Removal of one (1) Significant tree - Melia azedarach (White Cedar)53 MAIN AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Verandah63 MAIN AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
October 2025
- Two (2) two-storey detached dwellings, one (1) swimming pool and pool equipment, retaining walls, and fencing8 KNOX ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Land Division - 25A0227 Community Strata (8 into 6 lots)SHOP 1 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063;SHOP 2 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063;SHOP 3 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063;UNIT 4 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063;UNIT 5 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063;UNIT 6-7 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063;UNIT 8 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063;UNIT CP 205 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
September 2025
- Dwelling addition, Building alteration, partial demolition, Verandah, Outbuilding shed and fence18 MAIN AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
August 2025
- Front Fence with piers and infill panels1 MILLAWA AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Verandah117 CONYNGHAM ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
June 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation, Outbuilding (x2 - Storage and Garage with a verandah) and Demolition of existing structures11 CARR AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Community Division - 1 into 4 allotmentsUNIT 1-4 3 BIRDWOOD AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
April 2025
- Removal of four (4) regulated trees, including two (2) Cocos nucifera, one (1) Washingtonia robusta, and one (1) Cercis silaquestrum tree8 KNOX ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Extension to existing dwelling - Bedroom, ensuite & office.UNIT 3 4 HOLLARD ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Under Assessment
March 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing243 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence53 MAIN AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
February 2025
- Upper-level addition to existing dwelling and associated building alterations and partial demolition69 MAIN AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
January 2025
- Conversion of existing slatted pergola into gable verandah5 BYHURST AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
2024· 17 proposals
November 2024
- Removal of one (1) regulated tree (Norfolk Island Pine)UNIT 3 4 HOLLARD ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
October 2024
- Single-storey detached dwelling with retaining wall and fencing5 NORTH ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
September 2024
- Two storey detached dwellingLOT 111 AVENUE RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
August 2024
- Verandah, deck and privacy screening4 AVENUE RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing CafeSHOP 3 205-209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
July 2024
- Verandah213 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Addition to existing office with associated on-site car park and landscaping187 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Under Assessment
June 2024
- Double storey detached dwelling including retaining walls and fencing53 MAIN AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Two (2) double storey semi-detached dwellings, boudary fencing and retaining walls, and associated landscaping10 CARR AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Extension of warehousing associated with existing shop109A CONYNGHAM ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
May 2024
- Carport and Outbuilding (Shed)18 AVENUE RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Extend existing carport and internal building alterations24 MAIN AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
April 2024
- Land Division (Torrens Title) - Creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing10 CARR AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Repair and Reinstatement of Fire Damaged Commercial Building189 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
March 2024
- Variation to DA: 23028013 – Alter boundaries of allotment 112243 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063;27 AVENUE RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
February 2024
- Dwelling addition comprising garage and home office8 AVENUE RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
- Change of Use to Consulting Room235 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
November 2023
- Removal of one (1) regulated street tree (Agonis flexuosa) from Council road reserve adjacent 6 Chessington Street, Frewville6 CHESSINGTON AV FREWVILLE SA 5063Decision 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
16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Bendigo BankATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Frewville BakeryBakery
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Stop 5 Glen Osmond Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 6 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Glen Osmond Road - North East sideBus stop
- FlowerbarFlorist
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)
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
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
- 29.4/100
- National rank
- 5283rd in Australia
- State rank
- 535th in SA
- Peer rank
- #79 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #326 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime7
- Other Theftcrime15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime6
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime5
- Theft From Shopcrime23
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Addition to existing office with associated on-site car park and landscapingplanning187 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Lodged 09 Jul 2024 · Under Assessment
- Additional new windows in front wall. New toilets.planningUNIT 8 205 -209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Lodged 15 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing CafeplanningSHOP 3 205-209 GLEN OSMOND RD FREWVILLE SA 5063Lodged 07 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
- Alterations to the existing dwelling, including increase in building height to rear portion of dwelling and associated partial building demolitionplanning11 JANE ST FREWVILLE SA 5063Lodged 19 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · 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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