SA · Charles Sturt Council
Hindmarsh, 5007
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Hindmarsh (SA) is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 232 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 313 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 1349.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $650, houses $570), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 232
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $1,426
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 113
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,623
- Employment rate
- 72.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 49 / 19
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)
- $650
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $570
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 313
- Against the person
- 38
- Against property
- 275
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,349.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 6 residents
- State safety percentile
- 99.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 94
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault18
- Other Property Damage And Environmental34
- Other Theft60
- Sct - Non Residence24
- Theft From Shop118
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
- Education Support Hub8 Milner StreetOther
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
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Entertainment Centre Tram Stop
- Entertainment Centre Tram Stop
- Stop 10 South Rd - East side
- Stop 6 Port Rd - South side
- Stop 8 Port Rd - 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
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionAdam Street, Manton St09 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- HaulingAdam Street, Bacon St25 May 2026 – 30 Jun 2031
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, Adam St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksNorth South Motorway, Hindmarsh Av14 Jun 2026 – 14 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
124 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Change in land use from office to educational facility, ancillary services and a shop within the existing building184 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Construction of two freestanding canopies within the outdoor beer garden and bistro areas, installation of decorative high-level cladding to non-heritage portions of the hotel building, including screening of rooftop services, and erection of a freestanding hotel identification sign.59 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
May 2026
- creating two reinforced openings between two commercial warehouses2 MANTON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007;UNIT 1 4 MANTON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Internal fitout of existing office255 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
April 2026
- Building alterations (internal office fitout)2 STATION PL HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Two advertising signs including: a double sided 1800mm x 350mm with lightbox sign located under awning and an entrance sign (non illuminated)15 -19 HOLDEN ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- To erect free standing store (coolroom/freezer) and verandah structure in the north western corner of the existing car park2 CHIEF ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
March 2026
- Proposed Two-Storey Office Extension, Balcony and Internal Renovations54 -56 BACON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
February 2026
- Alterations and additions to construct a structural steel-framed corporate facility, comprising a ground-floor bar, mezzanine-level bar, staircase, and a new lift serving both levels.98 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- Removal of significant tree (eucalptus camaldulensus) located to the rear of the site13 WEST ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Change of use to office and storage of equipment with new roller door facing Orsmond Street75 MANTON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007;78 ORSMOND ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Proposed alterations and additions comprised of a lightweight cladding over steel stud framed sensory room, prayer room, breakout room, store room and access hall.98 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
November 2025
- Land Division - two allotments into four allotments2 GIBSON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Building Alterations to fascia's, posts & brickwork, new doors and access ramps and window grilles and Internal fit-outLOT 10 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Freestanding sign forward of the existing building325 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Illuminated 3D sign located on the front north west corner of the building1519 -19 HOLDEN ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Addition of Aritco Access Lift in Entry, Ground Floor to First Floor - access to Eighty9 Office.255 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
October 2025
- Change of use from educational facility and associated function room to a restaurant and function room, construction of a verandah12 -14 ADAM ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
September 2025
- Bulkhead verandah cantelivered over foot path324 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Alterations to the rear of the existing warehouse - bifold doors to rear25 MANTON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007;27 MANTON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Four, two storey row dwellings2 GIBSON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
July 2025
- Change of use to office with proposed illuminated signage to the front facade321 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Removal of significant tree Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Scented Gum) located in front of an existing building.14 RIVER ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
June 2025
- Ground and upper floor additions and alterations to existing office with associated carparking and landscaping318 -322 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Office fitout to ground floor, level 1 and level 2159 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
May 2025
- Four storey mixed use building comprising of an office and car parking on the ground level and 10 dwellings above70 ORSMOND ST HINDMARSH SA 5007;72 ORSMOND ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Boundary re-alignmentLOT 102 ORSMOND ST HINDMARSH SA 5007;LOT 103 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Demolition of a portion of building to the rear of the representative building, change of use to office and construction of a three-storey office building to the rear with associated carparking and landscapingLOT 102 ORSMOND ST HINDMARSH SA 5007;LOT 103 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Two, two-storey warehouses with associated car parking and landscaping and removal of one (1) significant and three (3) regulated treesLOT 102 ORSMOND ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
March 2025
- Change of use from workshop and office to consulting room335 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Change of Use from Warehouses to Light Industry36 -38 ADAM ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
February 2025
- Minor renovations of Waiting Area and entry of older building to improve amenity and safety. Refurbishment of non listed annex building to suit new user group and to replace aging fittings. No additional footprint. No change of use, and no additional programme. No additional staff or visitor numbers. No change to external envelope of any buildings.49A ORSMOND ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Proposed alterations and additions comprising, two new lightweight cladding over steel stud framed cooking enclosures, store and alternations and additions to the existing security office.98 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
January 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing shop324 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Partial demolition and internal works to the existing building to change from training facility to office with associated carparking325 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Gain approval to extend hours of operation to: 8am - 12am Sunday-Thursday 1am - 1am - Friday- Saturday57 MANTON ST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
November 2024
- increase maximum patron numbers from 950 to 120059 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Alterations to existing building including replacement of roof and gutters, painting walls, inclusion of new floor coverings, conversion of upper-level to dwelling126 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
September 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing shop (restaurant) and addition of consulting rooms with associated carparking and landscaping259 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
August 2024
- Install double fire egress doors on eastern elevation (Gibson Street)59 PORT RD HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision 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
86 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- First Choice LiquorAlcohol
97 Orsmond Street, Hindmarsh
- Rheinland German BakeryBakery
310 Port Road
- Bench (16)
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre Tram Stop Bike 'n' RideBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Parking (9)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Stop 10 South Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 South Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 6 Manton Street - 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
84 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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 35.3/100
- National rank
- 4137th in Australia
- State rank
- 424th in SA
- Peer rank
- #88 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #279 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime18
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime34
- Other Theftcrime60
- Sct - Non Residencecrime24
- Theft From Shopcrime118
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Data sources & freshness
- 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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