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SA · Campbelltown (SA) Council

Hectorville, SA, 5073

Current weather

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87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.2° today · 27.9 mm rain

Desirability index

38.2/100

#205 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Hectorville is a smaller suburban community in the Campbelltown (SA) area, home to around 4,241 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 191 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 45.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $610 (flats $550, houses $670), median house prices near $1,335,000 (up 29% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
4,241
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,394
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
152 of 1,958
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
60.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
111 / 202 / 433

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)
$550
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$670
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$610
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
45
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,335,000
Median price change
+28.9%

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)
191
Against the person
43
Against property
148
Rate per 1,000 residents
45
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 99 residents
State safety percentile
60.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
94
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Graffiti13
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental36
  • Other Theft29
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury21
  • Theft From Shop25

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
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,075
  • East Torrens Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1073
  • East Torrens PS Intensive English Lang Centre12 Robson RoadSpecialist Facilities
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1077

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Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 18A Glynburn Rd - East side
  • Stop 18B Glynburn Rd - East side
  • Stop 22 Reid Ave - North side
  • Stop 22 St Bernards Rd - West side
  • Stop 22B St Bernards Rd - West side

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Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • DemolitionGlynburn Road, Alford Rd29 Jun 2026 – 13 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

279 planning-related records

2026· 23 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Land division - to convert existing Strata Plan into Torrens title allotments (2 into 2)
    50 MAYFIELD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073;UNIT 1 50 MAYFIELD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073;UNIT 2 50 MAYFIELD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • verandah
    12 DUTTON AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Dwelling additions - remove existing porch, modify existing roof, remove and replace existing front windows and entry door
    29 SOUTH ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 25008835 - increase in the height of the retaining walls to a maximum of 1200mm
    224 ST BERNARDS RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • retaining wall and fencing exceeding 2.1m (2.4m high)
    12 DUTTON AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)
    1 GOSFORD ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Installation of a fibreglass pool and associated safety fencing
    12 DUTTON AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • To erect a double storey detached dwelling, two (2) double storey group dwellings, associated minor civil works, fencing and landscaping
    2 HAZELWOOD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • replacement of existing verandah
    UNIT 3 14 ROBSON RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • School equipment storage shed
    12 ROBSON RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Three single storey group dwellings with associated landscaping, earthwork and the retention of an existing regulated tree (willow myrtle)
    202 ST BERNARDS RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Three double storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated landscaping, earthwork, retaining walls and fencing with a total combined height of 2.6 metres
    16 PIERSON ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Removal of one Significant Tree (Pinus halepensis – Aleppo Pine) located within the rear yard
    60A WEMBLEY AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Addition to existing dwelling (forward of the dwelling and garage on the boundary)
    25 LLOYD ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • dwelling addition (rear verandah at the rear of unit 2)
    UNIT 2 8 LYNETTE AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • dwelling addition (side verandah)
    35 MAYFIELD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling (18B North Street)
    LOT 54 NORTH ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • dwelling addition (side and rear verandah)
    28 HECTORVILLE RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • single storey detached dwelling
    15A MCCARTHY AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • double storey detached dwelling with associated civil works, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping and remove a significant willow myrtle tree
    6 DUTTON AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    11 MOORLANDS RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Retail fuel outlet with associated shop and drive through to be operated 24 hours a day, advertising signs, two underground fuel storage tanks, retaining walls and acoustic fencing with a total combined height of 4 metres.
    100 GLYNBURN RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073;102 -104 GLYNBURN RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Land division (Torrens Title) to create three (3) allotments (one into three)
    18 PIERSON ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
2025· 59 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Dwelling additions (Replacement of an existing small high-level window with a new larger window, and removal of the balcony door facing Reid Avenue. The opening will be enclosed with an infill wall finished in external cladding).
    UNIT 1 5 REID AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • two outbuildings (sheds)
    3 AMANDA ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Three double storey detached dwellings (in terrance arrangement)
    8 SARE ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Single-storey detached dwelling
    7A AYSGARTH AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • single storey detached dwelling with associated landscaping, earthworks, retaining walls and fencing with a total combined height of 3 metres
    132A MONTACUTE RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2)
    58 MAYFIELD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Boundary realignment between 69 Mayfield Avenue and 72A & 72B Wembley Avenue - Boundary shifting north by 0.28m.
    69 MAYFIELD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073;72A WEMBLEY AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073;72B WEMBLEY AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Removal of one Regulated Tree on rear boundary
    35 ROSS RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Two (2) double storey detached dwellings together with associated minor civil works, retaining walls, fences and landscaping
    49 ROSS RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 into 7 Torrens Title allotments
    31 SARE ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including new ensuite, wir, laundry, walk in pantry, open plan kitchen / dining/ family, alfresco and renovation to existing bathroom
    6 HAZELWOOD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Under Assessment
  • Left hand side dwelling is to remain in place, right hand side dwelling is to be carefully demolished as per engineer report/method statement. The lot where the right hand side dwelling currently stands will be developed into Specialist Disability Accommodation as per PlanSA application ID 25000238.
    35 ROSS RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Verandah
    11B SOUTH ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Double storey detached dwelling (Lot 52 / 16B North Street)
    LOT 52 NORTH ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 into 2 Torrens Title allotments
    34 MAYFIELD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Land division (Torrens Title) to create three (3) allotments (one into three)
    47 ROSS RD HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing with a total combined height not exceeding 2.4 metres
    14 NORTH ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073;LOT 51 NORTH ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Decision Made
2024· 58 proposals

58 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 37 proposals

37 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 51 proposals

51 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 49 proposals

49 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Red Mill BakehouseBakery
  • Bench (2)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Stop 18 Montacute Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 18 Reid Avenue - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 18A Glynburn Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 18B Glynburn Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 19 Montacute Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 19 Reid Avenue - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 20 Montacute Road - South 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)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

3 state heritage places

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  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

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
38.2/100
Cohort rank
#205 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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  • Addition to existing dwelling (forward of the dwelling and garage on the boundary)planning25 LLOYD ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Lodged 22 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including new ensuite, wir, laundry, walk in pantry, open plan kitchen / dining/ family, alfresco and renovation to existing bathroomplanning6 HAZELWOOD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Lodged 29 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Boundary realignment between 69 Mayfield Avenue and 72A & 72B Wembley Avenue - Boundary shifting north by 0.28m.planning69 MAYFIELD AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073;72A WEMBLEY AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073;72B WEMBLEY AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Double storey detached dwelling (Lot 52 / 16B North Street)planningLOT 52 NORTH ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Lodged 15 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions (Replacement of an existing small high-level window with a new larger window, and removal of the balcony door facing Reid Avenue. The opening will be enclosed with an infill wall finished in external cladding).planningUNIT 1 5 REID AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions - remove existing porch, modify existing roof, remove and replace existing front windows and entry doorplanning29 SOUTH ST HECTORVILLE SA 5073Lodged 23 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Installation of a fibreglass pool and associated safety fencingplanning12 DUTTON AV HECTORVILLE SA 5073Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Decision Made

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