SA · Salisbury Council
Gulfview Heights, SA, 5096
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Gulfview Heights is a smaller suburban community in the Salisbury area, home to around 3,674 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 83 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-16%), roughly 22.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $675 (flats $500, houses $682), median house prices near $982,500 (up 3% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
- 3,674
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,953
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 1,295
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 66.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 84 / 34 / 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
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $682.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $675
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $982,500
- Median price change
- +3.4%
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)
- 83
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 58
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 147 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 133
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental20
- Other Theft9
- Sct - Residence8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
- Theft From Motor Vehicle10
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 993
- Gulfview Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 993
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
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 41D Nelson Rd - East side
- Stop 43 McIntyre Rd - North side
- Stop 43B Bridge Rd - East side
- Stop 43C Bridge Rd - East side
- Stop 44 Wynn Vale Dr - 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.
269 planning-related records
2026· 33 proposals
June 2026
- Removal of two (2) regulated Eucalyptus (Gum) trees3 GLASGOW CT GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Single Storey Dwelling and Fencing Over 2.1mLOT 701 THOMSON AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- 1800mm tall Masonry and Metal Fence38 CORNWALL DR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree (Lilly Pilly)39 BELLEVUE CCT GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Amendment to DA 24003609 (construction of retaining walls exceeding 1m, relocate detached toilet) and Shed22 SEVILLE AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Removal of One Regulated Tree in Reserve (Adjacent to Unit 11/70 Kiekebusch Road)671 -673 BRIDGE RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Pergola 7 x 6.5 meters @ 3 meters high6 SEVILLE AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Verge9 LAVER AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
May 2026
- Two detached dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing535 BRIDGE RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Shed Extension23 KARA CR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Two (2) Single Storey Detached Dwellings with Retaining Walls Over 1m, Fencing Over 2.1m, Masonry Front Fencing, Swimming Pool and Spa with Associated Safety Features - for Dwelling 2, Swimming Pool with Associated Safety Features and Shed - for Dwelling 1496 NELSON RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Retaining wall - replacing the existing brick wall (no fence on top)16 PRIORY RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Land Division 1 (one) Allotment into 2 (two)19 NAGLE AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation, retaining wall and combined retaining and fencing taller than 2.1m28 LIPSON REACH RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Stratco Gable Shed17 NAGLE AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
April 2026
- Land division (creation of two (2) allotments from one (1) existing allotment)18 LANDY AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Remove the significant Agonis flexuosa28 ELLIOTT AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 27 70 KIEKEBUSCH RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah46 KARA CR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Outbuilding1 CREST CT GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
February 2026
- Verandah38 MCKENZIE CR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Residential Land Division - 1 into 2496 NELSON RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Verandah12 SWANSEA CCT GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and associated combined Retaining and Fencing taller than 2.1m124 MCINTYRE RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Verandah11 BELLEVUE CCT GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Features11 BELLEVUE CCT GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah12 COBBLESTONE CL GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Build carport20 ELLIOTT AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Additions to existing dwelling including building alterations (retrospective)17 KARA CR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling With Associated Retaining Walls And Fencing With A Combined Height Greater Than 2.1 Metres (Allotment 802 in DA 361/896/2020/CT)UNIT 2 13A CADIZ CT GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and fence39 HEDGEROW DR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Significant tree in verge28 MCKENZIE CR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Removal of 1 Significant Tree in Verge35 KARA CR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling124 MCINTYRE RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Significant Golden Elm Tree11 THOMSON AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed and verandah)11 BELLEVUE CCT GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
November 2025
- Removal of One (1) Significant Tree in Reserve (Front Side of 5 Gully Drive)LOT 49 GULLY DR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Land division one (1) allotment into two (2)535 BRIDGE RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Verandah38 MCKENZIE CR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision Made
- Removal one (1) regulated tree in verge4 QUARRY RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Decision 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
12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Stop 41D Nelson Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 41E Nelson Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 43 Mcintyre Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 43B Bridge Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 43C Bridge Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 43D Bridge Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 44 Bridge Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 45 Bridge Road - South East sideBus stop
- Playground
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 43.9/100
- National rank
- 2527th in Australia
- State rank
- 249th in SA
- Peer rank
- #44 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #189 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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 Environmentalcrime20
- Other Theftcrime9
- Sct - Residencecrime8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime17
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime10
- 1800mm tall Masonry and Metal Fenceplanning38 CORNWALL DR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Lodged 11 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Additions to existing dwelling including building alterations (retrospective)planning17 KARA CR GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Amendment to DA 24003609 (construction of retaining walls exceeding 1m, relocate detached toilet) and Shedplanning22 SEVILLE AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Lodged 05 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation, retaining wall and combined retaining and fencing taller than 2.1mplanning28 LIPSON REACH RD GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Lodged 06 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Build carportplanning20 ELLIOTT AV GULFVIEW HEIGHTS SA 5096Lodged 27 Jan 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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