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Kenton Valley, SA, 5233

Current weather

8.5°CLight drizzle

94% humidity · 32.1 km/h wind · 10.9° / 7.2° today · 13.7 mm rain

Desirability index

64.9/100

#77 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 9:42 pm ACST

Suburb snapshot

Kenton Valley is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 262 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show limited but present public transport access, 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: 262
Median age: 48
Median household income / week: $2,194
Dwelling vacancy: 7.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 7 of 99
Median monthly mortgage: $2,167
Employment rate: 65.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 6 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 3:56 pm ACST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

Netherhill Rd - South side (Kenton Valley Golf Course)

Data sources & freshness

Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:07 pm ACST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

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

39 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

March 2026
Deck30 Mar 2026
266 KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Agricultural building13 Mar 2026
141 JACKSONS HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made

2025· 5 proposals

December 2025
Outbuilding (carport)02 Dec 2025
84 LEE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
July 2025
Construction of a dwelling addition, construction of a carport, verandah, and ancillary accommodation.03 Jul 2025
74 NETHER HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Under Assessment
April 2025
Outbuilding (shed)07 Apr 2025
198B KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
March 2025
Carport16 Mar 2025
152 HARTLEY VALE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
February 2025
Above Ground Water Tank21 Feb 2025
73 LEE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made

2024· 2 proposals

September 2024
Outbuilding (retrospective)11 Sep 2024
84 LEE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
June 2024
Internal alterations to existing Farm Building12 Jun 2024
227 LANGLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made

2023· 5 proposals

October 2023
Carport addition to outbuilding25 Oct 2023
653 KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Ancillary accommodation16 Oct 2023
26 NETHER HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Under Assessment
September 2023
2 x Outbuildings (including CCBF replacement building)06 Sep 2023
134 WOODLANDS RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
July 2023
Outbuilding13 Jul 2023
78 MAIDMENT RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
March 2023
LAND DIVISION (1 INTO 2)10 Mar 2023
251 BURFORDS HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made

2022· 8 proposals

November 2022
Carport10 Nov 2022
619 KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
September 2022
Swimming pool and associated safety barriers05 Sep 2022
112 NETHER HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
May 2022
Outbuilding30 May 2022
84 LEE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Outbuilding18 May 2022
500 BERRY HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Shed06 May 2022
142 ODEA RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
April 2022
Carport19 Apr 2022
349 BERRY HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
March 2022
Semi-enclosed verandah30 Mar 2022
110 JACKSONS HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Single storey dwelling alterations and additions & deck18 Mar 2022
149 WOODLANDS RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made

2021· 17 proposals

October 2021
Outbuilding - CCBF27 Oct 2021
6 LEE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Swimming pool and safety fence15 Oct 2021
227 LANGLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Solar photovoltaic panels (ground mounted)05 Oct 2021
LOT 30 NETHER HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
September 2021
Outbuilding20 Sep 2021
55 BURFORDS HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Verandah attached to Farm Building20 Sep 2021
227 LANGLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Tourist accommodation (including temporary use as a dwelling) and agricultural building08 Sep 2021
506 BERRY HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Under Assessment
Change of use from horticulture (strawberry plantation) to floriculture & grazing with addition of function and wedding ceremony centre - conversion of horticulture building to host 27 functions per year for a maximum of 130 guests & car-parking06 Sep 2021
112 NETHER HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Under Assessment
Agricultural building03 Sep 2021
LOT 30 NETHER HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
August 2021
Two Storey Detached Dwelling, Water Storage Tank (109,00L) and associated earthworks25 Aug 2021
23A BURFORDS HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Replacement single storey detached dwelling & associated earthworks (non-complying)18 Aug 2021
134 WOODLANDS RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Alterations and additions to existing outbuilding - carport and verandah - CCBF09 Aug 2021
203 BERRY HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
July 2021
Single storey detached dwelling, Water Tank (150,000 L) & associated earthworks09 Jul 2021
209 JACKSONS HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
June 2021
Domestic outbuilding29 Jun 2021
293 KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
May 2021
Construction of part store & part agricultural building with associated earthworks - CCBF05 May 2021
663B KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
Single storey detached dwelling, stepped retaining walls (maximum height 3m), domestic outbuilding & associated earthworks03 May 2021
82 LEE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
April 2021
Single storey detached dwelling - CCBF09 Apr 2021
663B KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made
March 2021
Domestic outbuildings (x2)30 Mar 2021
261 BERRY HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:10 pm ACST

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Picnic Table

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 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Weekly refresh

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.

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 3:56 pm ACST · 2021 SEIFA release

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 40
Parks (OSM): 0

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 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 64.9/100
Cohort rank: #77 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:42 pm ACST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

2 x Outbuildings (including CCBF replacement building)planning134 WOODLANDS RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 06 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
Above Ground Water Tankplanning73 LEE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 21 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
Agricultural buildingplanning141 JACKSONS HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
Agricultural buildingplanningLOT 30 NETHER HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 03 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
Alterations and additions to existing outbuilding - carport and verandah - CCBFplanning203 BERRY HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 09 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
Ancillary accommodationplanning26 NETHER HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 16 Oct 2023 · Under Assessment
Carportplanning152 HARTLEY VALE RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 16 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
Carportplanning619 KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 10 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
Carportplanning349 BERRY HILL RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 19 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
Carport addition to outbuildingplanning653 KENTON VALLEY RD KENTON VALLEY SA 5233Lodged 25 Oct 2023 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:10 pm ACST

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