SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Greenacres, SA, 5086
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Desirability index
#249 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Greenacres is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 3,356 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 375 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 111.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $625 (flats $555, houses $688), median house prices near $1,050,500 (up 20% recently), 3 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, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,356
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,713
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 73 of 1,260
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 65.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 67 / 259 / 32
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)
- $555
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $687.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $625
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,050,500
- Median price change
- +19.6%
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)
- 375
- Against the person
- 73
- Against property
- 302
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 111.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 140
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental61
- Other Theft81
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury36
- Theft From Motor Vehicle22
- Theft From Shop82
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
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,058.5
- Hampstead Preschool38-56 Muller RoadPreschools
- Hampstead Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1032
- Hampstead PS Intensive English Lang Centre38-56 Muller RoadSpecialist Facilities
- St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1085
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
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 20A Muller Rd - North side
- Stop 21 Karoomba Ave - East side
- Stop 21 Muller Rd - North side
- Stop 22 Rellum Rd - North side
- Stop 22A Birdwood Rd - West side
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.
253 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Illuminated signage on roof and under-awning signs132 MULLER RD GREENACRES SA 5086;UNIT 1-17 11 FOSTERS RD GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling with ancillary retaining walls and fencing53A REDWARD AV GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Two single storey detached dwellings24 THORNTON RD GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Building alterations - retail fitout132 MULLER RD GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
May 2026
- Single-storey dwelling, swimming pool and safety barrier24 WOOTTEN ST GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Two verandahs28 RELLUM RD GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 50 RELLUM RD GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Storage Shed9 WHYSALL RD GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Carport11 BERRYMAN ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers37 RELLUM RD GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
April 2026
- Conventional one into two land division12 THORNTON RD GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Two (2) x two storey detached dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing115 REDWARD AV GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
March 2026
- Conventional one into two land division115 REDWARD AV GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling64 WHYSALL RD GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Single-storey dwelling, retaining walls and fencing17 REDWARD AV GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Verandah14 VASEY ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Removal of Significant TreeUNIT 1 7 ESTHER BINKS AV GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of two single storey dwellings to be used as supported accommodation; and removal of 3 regulated trees and 1 significant tree34 PRINCES RD GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Single-storey dwelling (supported accommodation)6A RELLUM RD GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling.19A WINGATE ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Removal of Significant Street Tree - Melaleuca armillaris4 CEDAR AV GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Boundary Re-Alignment3 ESTHER BINKS AV GREENACRES SA 5086;UNIT 1-3 5 ESTHER BINKS AV GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah at rear of siteUNIT 10 131 REDWARD AV GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling8 ARUNTA ST GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one1 COLAC ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
2025· 32 proposals
December 2025
- Conventional land division: 2 allotments from 112 MANOORA ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling87 REDWARD AV GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
November 2025
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Division in line with land use DA 2503501524 THORNTON RD GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, dwelling addition and alterations45 KIRKBY CCT GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwellings24 THORNTON RD GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Double Storey Detached DwellingLOT 4 REDWARD AV GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling59 RELLUM RD GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
October 2025
- 2 x two storey detached dwellings and 1 x single storey detached dwelling on battle-axe allotment2 ESTHER BINKS AV GREENACRES SA 5086Under Assessment
- Single-storey dwelling22 MANOORA ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Verandah attached to the house brick wall11A ESTHER BINKS AV GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
August 2025
- Conventional land division: 2 allotments from 14 WARRAMUNGA ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling9 VASEY ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation3 WINGATE ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
July 2025
- 2 single storey dwellings4 WARRAMUNGA ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
- Verandah16 VASEY ST GREENACRES SA 5086Decision Made
2024· 42 proposals
42 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 44 proposals
44 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 70 proposals
70 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
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Greenacres BakeryBakery
- Bbq
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 126 Muller Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 126A Muller Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 20A Muller Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 20B Muller Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Hampstead Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Karoomba Avenue - East 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 25.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #249 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
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Division in line with land use DA 25035015planning24 THORNTON RD GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- 2 single storey dwellingsplanning4 WARRAMUNGA ST GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 23 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- 2 x two storey detached dwellings and 1 x single storey detached dwelling on battle-axe allotmentplanning2 ESTHER BINKS AV GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodationplanning3 WINGATE ST GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Boundary Re-Alignmentplanning3 ESTHER BINKS AV GREENACRES SA 5086;UNIT 1-3 5 ESTHER BINKS AV GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 04 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Building alterations - retail fitoutplanning132 MULLER RD GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 02 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning11 BERRYMAN ST GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 06 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of two single storey dwellings to be used as supported accommodation; and removal of 3 regulated trees and 1 significant treeplanning34 PRINCES RD GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 24 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from oneplanning1 COLAC ST GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 01 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Conventional land division: 2 allotments from 1planning12 MANOORA ST GREENACRES SA 5086Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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