SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Kersbrook, 5231
Current weather
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97% humidity · 24.6 km/h wind · 9.9° / 6.6° today · 34.1 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Rural
- Established
- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
Suburb profile
Kersbrook is a hillside smaller community in Adelaide Hills, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The capital is reachable when needed, but everyday life stays firmly rooted in the surrounding region. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.
The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,116
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,992
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 25 of 430
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 65.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 23 / 0 / 0
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
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $825,000
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: 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 18
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 372 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft7
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 994
- Kersbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 994
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
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Scott St / Glover St - East side (Kersbrook Post Office)
- Scott St / Kersbrook Rd - West side (Kersbrook Post Office)
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
127 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- NEW OUT BUILDING REPLACING EXISTING ON SITE WASTE WATER SYSTEM42 RAKE RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
- Verandah & deck324 WATTS GULLY RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
May 2026
- Spa pool and associated pool safety features (Retrospective)79 KERSBROOK FOREST RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Construction of a single story detached dwelling and alfresco under the main roof.2325 KERSBROOK RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
- Carport, Verandah and spa pool34 MORGAN RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
April 2026
- Swimming pool & safety fences148 RAKE RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- 150,000 Litre Rainwater Tank (Above Ground)42 RAKE RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
March 2026
- Advertisement (illuminated signage)10 -12 SCOTT ST KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)81 RAKE RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
February 2026
- Carport395 WATTS GULLY RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Outbuilding1365 SOUTH PARA RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Outbuilding (carport and shed)10 OSBORN RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of 4 x 27 m Replacement Light Poles and Lights57 GLOVER ST KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling8A OSBORN RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of dwelling, and dwelling addition18 SCOTT ST KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with a verandah and retaining walls5A HIGH ST KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)133 WATTLE RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)75 MORNINGTON LANE KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling652 SOUTH PARA RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
October 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling including verandah24 SCOTT ST KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding (garage)54A OSBORN RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
August 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling, agricultural building, change of use from dwelling to tourist accommodation65 LEVETT RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, ancillary accommodation, addition to outbuilding, verandah, swimming pool and safety fence23 WATTLE RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
- Addition of roof to agricultural buildings (shipping containers) (retrospective)LOT 238 BULMAN RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
May 2025
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, dwelling addition and alterations, verandah, and swimming pool and associated safety features614D SOUTH PARA RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Change of use to include horse keeping (maximum of 10 horses)33 BAGSHAW RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
- Outbuilding1207 SOUTH PARA RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed - aviary)12 VALLEY VIEW RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
March 2025
- Change of land use to include private depot for parking of 4 x trucks exceeding 3 tonne tare weight including construction of an associated store building, water tank (above ground)LOT 132 WOOLSHED RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
January 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed) ancillary to existing dwelling.48 GLOVER ST KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Shed184 RAKE RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
November 2024
- Deck and fence including variation to swimming pool safety features1189 SOUTH PARA RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- verandah1522 SOUTH PARA RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
October 2024
- Verandah413 MOUNT GAWLER RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- two storey detached dwelling40 DOOLEY RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Under Assessment
September 2024
- Outbuilding addition303A CHECKER HILL RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence1189 SOUTH PARA RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Detached dwelling, outbuilding, deck, swimming pool and associated safety features199 WOOLSHED RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence125 WOOLSHED RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision Made
August 2024
- Store32 DEVILS GULLY RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Decision 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
4 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
- Overlay applies
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 43.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 36% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2749th in Australia
- State rank
- 255th in SA
- Peer rank
- #17 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #41 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 86%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime2
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime7
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime3
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- 150,000 Litre Rainwater Tank (Above Ground)planning42 RAKE RD KERSBROOK SA 5231Lodged 08 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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