SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Kilburn, SA, 5084
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Kilburn is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 5,633 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 900 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 159.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $488, houses $558), median house prices near $1,093,556 (up 17% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 5,633
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,179
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 210 of 2,221
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,472
- Employment rate
- 48.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 146 / 856 / 222
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)
- $487.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $557.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 65
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,093,556
- Median price change
- +17.3%
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; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 900
- Against the person
- 184
- Against property
- 716
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 159.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 31 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 173
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault40
- Other Property Damage And Environmental108
- Other Theft209
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury84
- Theft From Shop224
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 965
- St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 965
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kilburn Railway Station
- Stop 18 Churchill Rd - East side
- Stop 19 Churchill Rd - East side
- Stop 20 Churchill Rd - East side
- Stop 22 Churchill Rd - East 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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
385 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Community Title Land Division 2 allotments into 1643 LE HUNTE ST KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Construction of three, two storey dwellings82 MARMION AV KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Garage to rear of existing dwelling1 HORLEY TCE KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Bullnose carport and verandah6 LE HUNTE ST KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Community title land division creating five allotments from one8 LE HUNTE ST KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- minor alteration and wet area addtion-total proposed area 20m²348 PROSPECT RD KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
May 2026
- Refurbishment of existing Mister Minit Kiosk within Churchill Shopping Centre358 -408 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Community title land division to create 5 allotments from 1, including a common driveway65 WAY ST KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Change in use of land to residential and conventional land division creating two allotments from one13 HOPETOUN AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building comprising five dwellings with retaining walls and fencing25 CARROLL AV KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Community title one (1) into four (4) land division419 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Verandah15 MACKIE AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing building, construction of two single-storey dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing30 HAWKESBURY AV KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- An application for a new schedule of essential safety provisions to be issued414 PROSPECT RD KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Internal Fitout252 CHURCHILL RD PROSPECT SA 5082;358 -408 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084;UNIT 1 358 -408 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084;UNIT 2 358 -408 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Construction of two, two storey residential flat buildings comprising 16 dwellings, carports and associated retaining walls and fencing43 LE HUNTE ST KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one6 SUNNYBRAE AV KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Four two storey detached dwellings and removal of a regulated tree (Metrosideros excelsa)62 LE HUNTE ST KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
April 2026
- Community title land division: 2 allotments from 1 with common driveway41 KINTORE AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) to rear of dwelling19 LEADER AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Removal of a significant street tree - Melaleuca Armillaris65 NORTHCOTE ST KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Removal of a significant tree (melaleuca armillaris) on Council's vergeUNIT 1 63 NORTHCOTE ST KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Verandah38E LEADER AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Carport12 HAWKESBURY AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Pruning of regulated tree (Chinese Elm) at 7 Bank Street, Kilburn by the owners of 5C, 5D and 5E Bank Street KILBURN SA.7 BANK ST KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation17 GARLAND AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Five (5) x two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated retaining walls and fencing10 SUNNYBRAE AV KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Verandah52 LEADER AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation36 KITCHENER ST KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
March 2026
- Installation of a fiberglass inground swimming pool and all temporary pool safety feature by builder. Permanent Pool Safety features to be installed by homeowner.10 MONTGOMERY RD KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Three two storey detached dwellings10 HAWKESBURY AV KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Carport ancillary to existing dwelling36 HAWKESBURY AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Community title land division of 1 torrens title allotment into 5 allotments and common property23 BRUNSWICK ST KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23019900. VARIATION: Removal of group dwellings and increase in footprint and dwellings of residential flat building.UNIT 1 470 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084;UNIT 2 470 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084;UNIT 3 470 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084;UNIT 4 470 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084Under Assessment
- Internal shop refurbishment - Currency Exchange (Tenancy T25a)358 -408 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) ancillary to existing dwelling68 KINTORE AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 239 HOPETOUN AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Internal shop refurbishment - Blossom Glamour (Tenancy T6)358 -408 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
February 2026
- Conventional one into two land division3 SUNNYBRAE AV KILBURN SA 5084Decision Made
- Replacement of ATM in the lobbyUNIT 2 358 -408 CHURCHILL RD KILBURN SA 5084Decision 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
72 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (9)
- Stop 16 Churchill Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Churchill Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Churchill Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Churchill Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 18 Churchill Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 18 Churchill Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 18 Prospect Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Churchill Road - East 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
20 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 46.5/100
- National rank
- 2160th in Australia
- State rank
- 192nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #46 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #146 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime40
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime108
- Other Theftcrime209
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime84
- Theft From Shopcrime224
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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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