SA · Holdfast Bay Council
Kingston Park, 5049
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Kingston Park is a small locality in the Holdfast Bay area, home to around 623 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 46 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+143%), roughly 73.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $790, median house prices near $1,425,000 (up 10% recently), limited but present public transport access, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 623
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,910
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 274
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 56.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 41 / 40
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $790
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,425,000
- Median price change
- +9.6%
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)
- 46
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 37
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 73.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 30
- Increase (daily rate)
- +142.8%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft19
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 44 Sherlock Rd - North West 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.
76 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Temporary shipping container246 ESPLANADE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
May 2026
- Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment7 CYGNET TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions comprising ground and upper level addition and garage38 SCHOLEFIELD RD KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
March 2026
- Two level detached dwelling43 SCHOLEFIELD RD KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- 25A2639 - Land Division (Torrens Title) 1 into 2 allotments. All existing structures to be demolished.43 SCHOLEFIELD RD KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of a pair of 2 level semi-detached dwellings7 CYGNET TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Variation to application ID 25032588 comprising the increase the wall height to 3.45m, measured from the top of footings and the increase the wall length to 13.81m of dwelling 2.20 BANDON TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
October 2025
- A pair of 2 level detached dwellings20 BANDON TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport6 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
September 2025
- Two level detached dwelling7 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
July 2025
- Two level detached dwelling with associated retaining and swimming pool25 BURNHAM RD KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers14A SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
May 2025
- Verandah above existing rear balcony3C KINGSTON CR KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
February 2025
- Remove dividing brick wall between dining & lounge room, fit new steel beam in place of wall Remove bathroom floor & wall tiles Fit new floor & wall tiles, fit new vanity & toilet21 BANDON TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
January 2025
- Advertising display to northern elevation of building246 ESPLANADE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
2024· 15 proposals
November 2024
- Verandah60 KAURI PDE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of new deck and pergola9 BANDON TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
- Construction of carport adjacent to western side boundary of existing dwelling, construction of a two storey detached dwelling with carport to rear of property and associated retaining walls up to 2.4m in height including the western side boundary.50B KAURI PDE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Construct a two storey detached dwelling7 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
September 2024
- Extension of existing balcony & internal renovationsUNIT 1 22 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
August 2024
- Removal of a regulated Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (Site H2)4 BURNHAM RD KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Redevelopment of mens change rooms including Installation of new cool room and storage area Upgraded shower and toilet facilities. Provision of new DDA toilet / shower facilities. Modifications to ladies changerooms including increased height roof.246 ESPLANADE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling5A KINGSTON CR KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
June 2024
- Verandah in rear yard3 CAMERON AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
May 2024
- Retaining walls to rear yards of 14 and 14A Seaview Avenue14 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049;14A SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
April 2024
- Change of use from outbuilding to ancillary dwelling, alterations to the upper level of the existing dwelling, construction of new garage and shadesails with ancillary landscape works50B KAURI PDE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
March 2024
- Replacement of existing balcony in near identical location24 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
February 2024
- Repairs and Maintenance works to a State Heritage Place including internal partial demolition works5 CAMERON AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Addition to existing roof deck and verandah over existing roof deck9A BURNHAM RD KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
January 2024
- Upper level alterations to the existing dwelling22 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling13 PINE AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
November 2023
- 5X Two Storey Dwellings50A KAURI PDE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)8 BANDON TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Fence and addition to existing outbuilding9 PINE AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
October 2023
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier8 CYGNET TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Front and side boundary fence16 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Addition and internal refurbishments/ renovation to existing residence3 BANDON TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
- Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment and construction of a pair of 2 storey semi-detached dwellings, sheds in rear yards, retaining and fencing12 SEAVIEW AV KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision Made
September 2023
- Extension of existing upper level decking, verandah and masonry wall5B KINGSTON CR KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
- Installation of pre-cast concrete pool and associated filtration equipment9 BANDON TCE KINGSTON PARK SA 5049Decision 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
33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (16)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Stop 44 Scholefield Road - North sideBus stop
- Drinking water (3)
- Brighton Caravan Park and Holiday VillageMiniature Golf
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking
- Public toilets
- Beach Bar & KitchenRestaurant
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)
- 9/10
- 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
6 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)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 29.8/100
- National rank
- 5222nd in Australia
- State rank
- 529th in SA
- Peer rank
- #34 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #52 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime3
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime7
- Other Theftcrime19
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime4
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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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