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SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council

Klemzig, SA, 5087

Current weather

12.1°CThunderstorm

80% humidity · 22.9 km/h wind · 13.6° / 11° today · 24 mm rain

Desirability index

68.2/100

#104 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Klemzig is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 6,713 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 348 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 51.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $530 (flats $480, houses $600), median house prices near $1,215,000 (up 32% recently), 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
6,713
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,488
Dwelling vacancy
6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
175 of 2,898
Median monthly mortgage
$1,684
Employment rate
59.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
133 / 385 / 472

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)
$480
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$530
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
80
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,215,000
Median price change
+32.3%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

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)
348
Against the person
88
Against property
260
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 76 residents
State safety percentile
65.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
107
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental50
  • Other Theft72
  • Sct - Residence22
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury43
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle34

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6 (4 schools, 2 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
1,033
  • Auslan Early Learning Program2 Hay StreetPreschools
  • Instrumental Music - Klemzig2 Hay StreetSupport Services
  • Klemzig Centre of Deaf Education2 Hay StreetSpecialist Facilities
  • Klemzig Kindergarten35-37 Hender AvenuePreschools
  • Klemzig Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1033
  • Primary Schools Music Festival28 Hay StreetSupport Services

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

35 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 17A O.G. Rd - East side
  • Stop 17B O.G. Rd - East side
  • Stop 19 North East Rd - South East side
  • Stop 21 North East Rd - South East side
  • Stop 23 North East Rd - South East side

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Planning & development

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

440 planning-related records

2026· 75 proposals

  • June 2026

  • One (1) into two (2) community title land division
    70 CULLFORD AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Louvre verandah
    18 SWAN AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including new second storey, garage, porch, balcony and semi-enclosed verandah
    30 FIRST AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Conventional land division creating two allotments from one (in line with DA 26001442)
    14 CLARENCE AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    45D FOURTH AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Verandah at front and carport at rear of dwelling
    UNIT 3 26 MCCULLOCH AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Conventional land division: 2 allotments from 1
    11 REX AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Partially enclosed verandah
    3A VICTORIA ST KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • One (1) group dwelling, retention of existing dwelling, partial demolition and new carport.
    70 CULLFORD AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Two, two storey semi detached dwellings and associated retaining walls with fencing on top
    3 PARKWOOD GR KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • VERANDAH
    19 OLD WELL RD KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Removal of a regulated street tree (Ulmus parvifolia)
    4 -6 SPRING GR KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Conventional land division creating two allotments from one
    27 BRAY AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Three single storey detached dwellings and associated retaining walls with fencing on top and removal of a significant tree (eucalyptus camaldulensis)
    39 REECE AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Two, two storey detached dwellings
    27 BRAY AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Verandah on top of existing balcony
    40A HENDER AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • New shed for general storage
    4 WILLOUGHBY ST KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Construction of 2, two storey detached dwellings
    11 REX AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Single-storey dwelling
    25 MURRAY AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool with safety barrier
    3A VICTORIA ST KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Two Doube storey dwelling with double garage, retaining wall and fencing.
    14 BOWRAN AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Repair of existing 1.4 m high retaining wall (RWA) in the rear backyard behind the dwelling. The existing failing timber sleeper wall is to remain in place. A new precast concrete sleeper retaining wall supported on bored piers and steel posts, including associated drainage, is to be constructed in front of the existing wall in accordance with the engineer’s design and certification (Magryn & Associates drawing set 260269 Revision A dated 13/04/2026). The wall is located entirely within the prop
    UNIT 13 97 -103 WINDSOR GR KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • 24 dwellings consisting of a two storey building comprising 11 row dwellings, a second two storey building comprising 8 row dwellings, and a two storey residential flat building comprising 5 dwellings
    212A NORTH EAST RD KLEMZIG SA 5087;214 NORTH EAST RD KLEMZIG SA 5087;5 SWAN AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;7 SWAN AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling
    1 COLE ST KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Conventional land division creating two allotments from one
    3 PARKWOOD GR KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Removal of significant tree - Grevillia Robusta
    13 BERRY CT KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division to create 17 allotments from 6 (25A1762.LDMED)(Note: Separate individual detached dwelling DAs have been submitted for assessment per each proposed new allotment on Boucaut Av)
    24 -26 BOUCAUT AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;28 -30 BOUCAUT AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;32 -34 BOUCAUT AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;36 -38 BOUCAUT AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;40 -42 BOUCAUT AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;44 -46 BOUCAUT AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Development of Medical Consulting Room Facility with ancillary landscaping and under croft carparking.
    UNIT 1-3 272 -274 NORTH EAST RD KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Carport
    18 RAMSEY AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Three (3) x two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, retaining and fencing and the associated removal of one (1) x significant Cedris Deodora (Indian Cedar) tree
    27 WEBSTER ST KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Spa and safety fence
    19 RAMSEY AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Removal of a regulated street tree (Bauhinia variegata)
    8 BRAY AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Alteration to existing - new window & internal wall
    22A THE PARKWAY KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls with fencing on top
    9 CLARENCE AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Verandah
    11A PARKWOOD GR KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Two single storey detached dwellings
    14 CLARENCE AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool and safety barrier
    3A WATTLE GR KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Conventional land division creating 2 allotments from 1
    19 FOURTH AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • Double Storey detached dwelling
    44 FIFE ST KLEMZIG SA 5087Decision Made
  • sixteen (16) dwellings with associated siteworks, retaining and fencing, together with the removal of 3 significant trees and 6 regulated trees, to be undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust
    34 ABBOTT ST KLEMZIG SA 5087;35 CULLFORD AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;36 ABBOTT ST KLEMZIG SA 5087;37 CULLFORD AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;39 CULLFORD AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;41 CULLFORD AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Under Assessment
2025· 82 proposals

82 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 70 proposals

70 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 50 proposals

50 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 61 proposals

61 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 97 proposals

97 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

90 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Kate Beauty & SpaBeauty salon

    O G Road, Klemzig

  • Bench (25)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Book ExchangeBooks

    O G Road, Klemzig

  • Stop 15A Wilpena Avenue - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 15A Wilpena Avenue - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 16 Wilpena Avenue - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 16 Wilpena Avenue - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 16A O G Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 16A O G Road - South West sideBus stop

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 · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

7 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
5

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 · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
68.2/100
Cohort rank
#104 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • 24 dwellings consisting of a two storey building comprising 11 row dwellings, a second two storey building comprising 8 row dwellings, and a two storey residential flat building comprising 5 dwellingsplanning212A NORTH EAST RD KLEMZIG SA 5087;214 NORTH EAST RD KLEMZIG SA 5087;5 SWAN AV KLEMZIG SA 5087;7 SWAN AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alteration to existing - new window & internal wallplanning22A THE PARKWAY KLEMZIG SA 5087Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including new second storey, garage, porch, balcony and semi-enclosed verandahplanning30 FIRST AV KLEMZIG SA 5087Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

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