SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
Heathpool, SA, 5068
Current weather
11.2°CThunderstorm
87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 12.8° / 10.1° today · 27.9 mm rain
Desirability index
96.5/100
How this score is calculated#9 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Heathpool is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 596 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 16 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 26.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $748 (flats $522, houses $1,200), median house prices near $2,514,000 (up 28% recently), a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 596
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,466
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 225
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 58.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 45 / 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
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $522.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $1,200
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $747.5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,514,000
- Median price change
- +28.3%
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)
- 16
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.8
- State safety percentile
- 39.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 39
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime3
- Sct - Residence3
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
63 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
April 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage/boat storage)2 ALNWICK TCE HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
- Verandah2 WOOLER ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
February 2026
- Flat Roof Colorbond Carport10 STAFFORD GR HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
January 2026
- additions to a detached dwelling, carport and operable roof verandah3 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additions (including partial demolition), alterations & additions to outbuilding and above ground swimming pool with attached decking and associated safety features14 HANSON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling with swimming pool, fencing and associated earthworks1 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
October 2025
- verandah2 NEWCASTLE ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
September 2025
- Relocation of swimming pool safety fence and gate.20 NORTHUMBERLAND ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Two (2) privacy screens (retrospective)24 NORTHUMBERLAND ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
June 2025
- Retaining wall and removal of a regulated English Elm tree (Ulmus procera)23 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068;LOT 7 STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations (including partial demolition), roof mounted solar panels, deck, pergola, outbuilding (sauna), side boundary and internal fencing, new swimming pool safety features and water storage tank7 NORTHUMBERLAND ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
April 2025
- Replacement of roof from asbestos to colorbond ironUNIT 1 1B STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
January 2025
- Masonry fencing25 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Internal alterations to a dwelling and construction of a verandah10 NORTHUMBERLAND ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
2024· 12 proposals
October 2024
- Variation to development authorisation 240027271 to alter the location of the swimming pool with associated change to the pool pump equipment location and alteration to associated safety barriers and construction of a deck and attached privacy screen around the swimming pool (retrospective)2 WOOLER ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations & additions, verandah and deck7 STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
September 2024
- Single storey alterations and additions to existing dwelling, the construction of a verandah, a spa pool and a masonry and metal infill front fence1 WOOLER ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Swimming pool with associated safety barriers and separate fencing/screens21 NORTHUMBERLAND ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
August 2024
- Variation to DA 23007335 comprising changes to external cladding and openings17 ROTHBURY AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
July 2024
- Variation of Development Application 23019607 to amend primary street façade materials22 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
May 2024
- Two storey dwelling alterations & additions & verandahs20 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
April 2024
- Combined fence & retaining wall22 NORTHUMBERLAND ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
March 2024
- Retaining walls25 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068;LOT 7 STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Retaining walls25 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068;LOT 7 STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
February 2024
- Swimming pool with associated safety barriers2 WOOLER ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, with associated masonry and metal infill front fence5 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals
October 2023
- Internal refurbishment at Loreto College Boarding house(Karrawood House, Karrawood Wing and Reid House)324 PORTRUSH RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
August 2023
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 Allotment into 3) and construction of three two storey dwellings , retaining wall and fencing.2B STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
July 2023
- verandah22 NORTHUMBERLAND ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Proposed dwelling addition (fireplace in alfresco area) and variation to DA 21041788 to remove front fence from the DA20 STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling (including basement) with swimming pool and masonry front fence22 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling together with a swimming pool, masonry fencing across three boundaries (including the primary and secondary frontages) and associated landscaping11 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 23001543 to amend front façade design5 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
April 2023
- Swimming pool and associated safety fence4-4A ALNWICK TCE HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to a dwelling including the decommissioning of an above-ground swimming pool17 ROTHBURY AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
February 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling5 HEATHPOOL RD HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
2022· 15 proposals
November 2022
- Two Storey Alterations And Additions To An Existing Detached Dwelling, Construction Of A Freestanding Shed And A Freestanding Garage (Adjacent Lesbury Avenue)11 STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
September 2022
- Addition of Carport and Bedroom with Kitchen/Living room extension and Outdoor Entertaining space.7 STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Under Assessment
- Installation of: - a manually retractable 'Shaderunner' shade sail (shade sail material is permeable) of approximately 32 square meter area; - steel posts and beam at Eastern end to support the structure; - rafter brackets at Western end to connect the retractable shade sail support wires to the existing dwelling structure.5 STANNINGTON AV HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
August 2022
- Replacement in ground swimming pool and new detached pool house4 NORTHUMBERLAND ST HEATHPOOL SA 5068Decision Made
2021· 12 proposals
12 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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Drinking water
- Picnic Table
- Waste Basket
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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 96.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #9 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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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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