SA · Marion Council
Hallett Cove, SA, 5158
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Hallett Cove is a mid-sized suburb in the Marion area, home to around 12,512 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 240 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-9%), roughly 19.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650 (flats $610, houses $650), median house prices near $985,000 (up 5% recently), 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 12,512
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,871
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 196 of 4,899
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 297 / 242 / 4
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)
- $610
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 60
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $985,000
- Median price change
- +4.8%
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)
- 240
- Against the person
- 72
- Against property
- 168
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 174 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 119
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental44
- Other Theft25
- Sct - Residence15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury37
- Theft From Shop29
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
- 6 (3 schools, 3 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 999
- Hallett Cove East Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1056
- Hallett Cove Karrara Kindergarten45 Barramundi DrivePreschools
- Hallett Cove Preschool15 Zwerner DrivePreschools
- Hallett Cove SchoolCombined · ICSEA 999
- Hallett Cove South PreschoolLivonia StreetPreschools
- Hallett Cove South Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 989
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
95 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hallett Cove Beach Railway Station
- Hallett Cove Railway Station
- Stop 52A Zwerner Dr - South East side
- Stop 52B Ramrod Ave - South West side
- Zone B Hallett Cove Shopping Centre
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.
695 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Swimming pool, associated safety features and earthworks20 ARIEL ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- 2 storey Detached Dwelling including fencing, retaining walls and earthworks4 ELIZABETH CR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier17 AROONA RD HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Verandah17 VENNACHAR DR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and Verandah1 SARGA ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety features13 THERMOPYLAE CR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Above ground swim spa and safety barrier6 CENTRAL AV HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Two, three-storey semi-detached dwellings each with a swimming pool and associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing32 SANDPIPER TCE HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Fence28 BROOKLYN DR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Removal of Council Significant Street Tree (Dwarf SA Blue Gum) located within the Road Reserve in front of 5 Osmanli Dr Hallett Cove5 OSMANLI DR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Verandah13 CHERUB ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation (Granny Flat)49 MOTH CT HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Verandah24 CAPELLA DR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Retrospective approval involving fence extension31 BURLINGTON RD HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Single storey addtion and renovation2 SIGNET ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Verandah14 CAPELLA DR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
May 2026
- Above ground spa and safety barrier (retrospective), deck (retrospective) and privacy screen5 -7 KODARO RD HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Carport25 CAMILLE ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Carport7 KALLAMURRA ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24005480 – Changes to retaining walls and fences14 SEAVIEW AV HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Deck, 2 Verandahs & associated fence26 THOMAS WAY HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Swimming pool, safety features and associated earthworks exceeding 9 cubic metres21 NEEANGARRA CR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Dwelling addition or alteration (balcony roof)21 ALBATROSS WALK HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Removal of Significant Tree "Date Palm"7 THERMOPYLAE CR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
April 2026
- Extend existing front living room to edge of existing front verandah11 JUPITER ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant Willow Myrtle (Agonis flexuosa)15 PORALKA CR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Carport33 QUAILO AV HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)5 SAFARI CT HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Installation of a safety fence for an existing swimming pool1 SEAVIEW AV HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Above ground spa and safety fencing3 MURNADA ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Replace existing verandah to rear of dwelling11 JUPITER ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Verandah16 CASWELL DR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23001786: retrospective changes to earthworks and retaining walls13 ELENA CR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Under Assessment
- Carport and dwelling addition consisting a sunroom forward of the dwelling17 BOUNTY RD HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling and associated fencing and retaining10 LARNOO ST HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah20 KODARO RD HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Removal of Significant Tree Callitris Columellaris (Australian Cypress)4 WEERAB CT HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Verandah34 CASWELL DR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Installation of Stratco attached carport35 CORMORANT DR HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision Made
- Verandah42 ANTONIA CCT HALLETT COVE SA 5158Decision 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
117 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (11)
- Adelaide MetroBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Hallett Cove Railway Station Temporary Stop Eastern SideBus stop
- Hallett Cove Railway Station Temporary Stop Western SideBus stop
- Stop 47A Barramundi Drive - North sideBus stop
- Stop 47A Barramundi Drive - South sideBus stop
- Stop 47B Barramundi Drive - North 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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hallett Cove Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- 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
3 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Hallett Cove Karrara Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 25
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
- 65.5/100
- National rank
- 355th in Australia
- State rank
- 8th in SA
- Peer rank
- #5 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #7 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
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 Environmentalcrime44
- Other Theftcrime25
- Sct - Residencecrime15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime37
- Theft From Shopcrime29
- Hallett Cove Karrara Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Hallett Cove Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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