SA · Mitcham Council
Kingswood (SA), SA, 5062
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Kingswood (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Mitcham area, home to around 2,554 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 124 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+59%), roughly 48.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $490 (flats $485, houses $845), median house prices near $2,200,000 (up 29% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, 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
- 2,554
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,898
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 974
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Employment rate
- 52.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 44 / 190 / 234
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)
- $485
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $845
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $490
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,200,000
- Median price change
- +29%
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)
- 124
- Against the person
- 21
- Against property
- 103
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 122 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +59.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental29
- Other Theft35
- Sct - Residence8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Theft From Shop12
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,121
- Mitcham Girls High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1083
- Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1121
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1135
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
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Belair Rd - East side
- Stop 11 Belair Rd - East side
- Stop 168 Cross Rd - South side
- Stop 169 Cross Rd - South side
- Stop 170 Cross Rd - South 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.
238 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- Concrete swimming pool and safety barriers32 TRURO AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Demolition of enclosed verandah at rear and side for a single level dwelling addition and internal alterations15 SEAFIELD AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Verandah19 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling alterations and additions and relocation of swimming pool filtration system43 KYRE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box).25 HILL ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Land division to convert Strata Plan to Community Plan with associated boundary realignments3 JOHN ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062;3A JOHN ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- inground swimming pool & safety barrier64 EAST PDE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Reroofing of existing pitched roof with minor change to two hips61 BELAIR RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
April 2026
- Front fence22 KYRE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation21 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25021413 (Replacement of three (3) verandah posts, fascia and frieze of Local Heritage Place 3560) to alter gutters and downpipes configuration.9 BRENCHLEY GR KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Front fence and associated gates. Removal of regulated Hymenosporum Native Frangipani tree43 BALHAM AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
March 2026
- Front fence driveway gate and side boundary fence16 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & safety fences13 ASHBOURNE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division with party wall rights (1 Allotment into 2)63 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of two (2) two-storey semi-detached dwellings and associated retaining and fencing including front masonry fence63 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Louvre verandah22A TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Alterations and Addition to Dwelling. Demolition of Garage and Carport. Construction of new Garage, Carport, Verandah28 ASHBOURNE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Partial demolition, dwelling addition and alteration including verandah and carport, outbuilding (shed), in-ground swimming pool with decking with safety barriers12 KYRE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
January 2026
- Building Alterations including removal of load bearing internal wall with installation of Lintel as specified by engineer6 TRURO AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Variation of Development Application 25006513 -adjusted extent of garage roof -removed glass entryway -vary retaining walls and landscaping -vary sunken lounge to outdoor lounge matching addition FFL -add sauna37 HALSBURY AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Alteration and addition to existing residence with upper level story including carport, garage, refurbishment of existing pool, new shed and associated partial demolition16 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 1 30 BALHAM AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
November 2025
- Dwelling alterations to reposition the front door and windowUNIT 2 6 JOHN ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
October 2025
- Shed63 PRINCES RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah4 HALSBURY AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Removal of one regulated and two significant trees16 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Pergola27 EYNESBURY AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
September 2025
- VerandahUNIT 1 64 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Change of use from retail shop to officesUNIT 1-4 55 BELAIR RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with basement level (three levels) and associated swimming pool, retaining walls, front masonry pillar fence and landscaping19 HARROW TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Removal of significant tree (Eucalyptus grandis or Rose Gum)13 CROSS RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
August 2025
- erection of an operable louvred roof pergola in central courtyard1A VERNON AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Masonry Pillar Fence1 RUGBY ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Change of use from student hub to dwelling (1 unit only) and building alterations17 HILL ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Removal of one regulated tree ( Jacaranda mimosifolia)13 ASHBOURNE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Replacement of three (3) verandah posts, fascia and frieze of Local Heritage Place 35609 BRENCHLEY GR KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
July 2025
- Variation to Development Authorisation 25003911, including partial enclosure of the rear verandah, building alterations, changes to colours and materials, and construction of masonry fencing at the front63 PRINCES RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Removal of a significant female date palm18 SEAFIELD AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23001612 - reduced building footprint, reconfiguration of upper level, changes to roof form and external materials, and relocation of swimming pool43 PRINCES RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
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
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Mitcham Cycle CentreBicycle
- Stop 10 Belair Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Harrow Terrace - East sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Harrow Terrace - West sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Belair Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Harrow Terrace - East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Harrow Terrace - West sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Belair Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Harrow Terrace - 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
126 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
- 44.0/100
- National rank
- 2511th in Australia
- State rank
- 246th in SA
- Peer rank
- #26 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #187 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime29
- Other Theftcrime35
- Sct - Residencecrime8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime12
- Theft From Shopcrime12
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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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