SA · Onkaparinga Council
Happy Valley (SA), SA, 5159
Current weather
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Desirability index
#68 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Happy Valley (SA) is a mid-sized suburb in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 11,420 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 203 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 17.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650, median house prices near $909,750 (up 14% recently), 4 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. The suburb combines residential demand with everyday services typical of inner and middle-ring Adelaide.
Population
- Population
- 11,420
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,573
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 235 of 4,695
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 60.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 296 / 445 / 0
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $909,750
- Median price change
- +14%
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)
- 203
- Against the person
- 64
- Against property
- 139
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 178 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental42
- Other Theft17
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury34
- Theft From Motor Vehicle20
- Theft From Shop14
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
- 4 (2 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,032.5
- Braeview SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1032
- Chandlers Hill Kindergarten2 Education RoadPreschools
- Happy Valley Kindergarten12B Regency RoadPreschools
- Happy Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1033
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
97 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 38D Kenihans Rd - North side
- Stop 38E Kenihans Rd - North side
- Stop 40 Kenihans Rd - North side
- Stop 41A Kenihans Rd - North side
- Stop School Kenihans Rd / Jersey Rd - North 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.
727 planning-related records
2026· 76 proposals
June 2026
- Remove existing termite damaged flooring and install new steel sub-floor framing system and structaflor25 GLENBURNIE ST HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Installation of Stratco Gable Garage27 MARY ST HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Three (3) x single storey detached dwellings in terrace arrangement, including retaining walls and fences.7 TATIARA RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Verandah23 BARRDICKSON CR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and retaining walls and fencing (3.8m total high)UNIT 9 238 CHANDLERS HILL RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling associated with Retaining walls, swimming pool and outbuilding5 KALEV CT HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Retaining wall and associated fencing with a total combined height of 2.850m34 CORRIEDALE HILLS DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Removal of two (2) significant trees- Corymbia citrodora (Lemon-scented Gum) and Eucalyptus odorata (Peppermint Box) & one (1) Regulated tree- Corymbia citrodora (Lemon-scented Gum)3 LEE AV HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- ShedLOT 170 BYARDS RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159;LOT 170 DAWSON AV HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Deck and associated Verandah3 RANGEVIEW RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Outbuilding- Shed & carport12 JAMES RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- 3 X of single story detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement.12 MALUKA DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Replace existing verandah with slightly different footprint7 TRIPOLI RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Carport15 FOUNTAIN VALLEY DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Outbuilding- Garage1 GREENWILLOW CR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Swimming pool/Spa10 MITFORD RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Verandah12 TRIPOLI RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
May 2026
- Three (3) x single storey detached dwelling in a terrace arrangement with two (2) dwellings as affordable housing, fences, retaining walls22 JENNIFER DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Removal of 1X Regulated tree Eucalyptus - (Gum) on council land12 SHERWOOD AV HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier19 TWILIGHT DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Attached verandah78 KENIHANS RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Retrospective application for retaining wall of height 1.05m33 RUDGE CL HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Double storey dwelling addition and building alterations with associated Verandah46 VAUCLUSE DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Verandah3 HAY ST HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Verandah47 FRASER AV HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- verandah, deck and swimming pool safety barrier for the existing swimming pool21 SEAVIEW DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling Removal of 1 (one) significant tree- Eucalyptus cladocalyx23 WOODHALL DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Removal of 1 (One) significant tree- Eucalyptus Cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) tree2 WILDWOOD RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Retaining walls and associated fencing with a combined height ranging from 2.1 m to 2.55 m21 SEAVIEW DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling8 MARY ST HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Verandah & deck116 WINDEBANKS RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated fence and retaining walls26 BARRDICKSON CR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
April 2026
- Variation to application 23008999 - widening of crossover20 DAVID ST HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Single storey building alterations and dwelling addition with associated verandah38 BOOTH ST HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (shed)29 HORNDALE DR HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Domestic patio11 NICOLLE CT HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Retaining walls and fenceUNIT 14 238 CHANDLERS HILL RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Outbuilding -shed16 POWELL ST HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
- Advertisement sign (Illuminated)50 KENIHANS RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Shed13 EDUCATION RD HAPPY VALLEY SA 5159Decision Made
2025· 134 proposals
134 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 112 proposals
112 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 127 proposals
127 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 153 proposals
153 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 124 proposals
124 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
44 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bendigo Bank ATMATM
- Stop 39 Regency Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 39 Regency Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 39A Regency Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 39A Regency Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 40 Glenloth Drive - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 40 Glenloth Drive - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 40A Glenloth Drive - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 40A Glenloth Drive - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 40B Glenloth Drive - 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
Heritage
11 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Chandlers Hill Kindergartenkindergarten
- Old Cottage Playgroupchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 51
- Parks (OSM)
- 26
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
- 78.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #68 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
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- Old Cottage Playgroupchildcarechildcare
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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