SA · West Torrens Council
Kurralta Park, SA, 5037
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Kurralta Park is a smaller suburban community in the West Torrens area, home to around 3,139 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 166 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-36%), roughly 52.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $450, houses $705), median house prices near $1,246,500 (up 6% recently), 13 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 3,139
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $1,573
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 128 of 1,447
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 70%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 80 / 458 / 296
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)
- $450
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $705
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 50
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,246,500
- Median price change
- +6.5%
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)
- 166
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 135
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 101 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -35.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault10
- Other Property Damage And Environmental17
- Other Theft39
- Theft From Motor Vehicle30
- Theft From Shop23
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
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 4A Beauchamp St - East Side
- Stop 5 Tennyson St - North side
- Stop 5A Daly St - South East side
- Stop 6 Daly St - West side
- Stop 7 Anzac Hwy - 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
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Warwick Av01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionAnzac Highway, Wellington St01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionGallipoli Ramp (To North), Basnett St01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionGallipoli Ramp (From South), Anzac Hwy01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionSouth Road, Anzac Hwy01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerSouth Road, Anzac Hwy18 Jul 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
173 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Front end alterations to an existing Coles tenancyLOT 74 ANZAC HWY KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;LOT 75 ANZAC HWY KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;LOT 76 ANZAC HWY KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Four (4) two-storey group dwellings26 GARFIELD AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Community title land division- one (1) allotment into four (4) allotments11 MCARTHUR AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Community title land division (1 into 5)16 TENNYSON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
May 2026
- 4 x two storey group dwellings and the removal of 1 x Regulated tree5 CLIFFORD AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Double-storey detached dwelling and double storey residential flat building comprising two dwellings with associated common driveway and soft landscaping, including associated fencing and tree-damaging activity.12 SELBY ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;14 SELBY ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
April 2026
- Two-storey residential flat building comprising five (5) dwellings with associated fencing, retaining walls, earthworks, verandah, common driveway and landscaping23 TENNYSON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;23A TENNYSON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and swimming pool1 AVON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Construction of two, two-storey residential flat buildings comprising 5 dwellings each, together with associated fencing7 KIMBER TCE KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;9 KIMBER TCE KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
February 2026
- Detached Dwelling7 WARWICK AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Verandah38A DALY ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Verandah52 DALY ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Land division - Torrens - 1 into 2 allotments; and removal of a Significant tree (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) and a Regulated tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)15 TENNYSON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- 1 into 5 Community Title Land Division4 AVON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
January 2026
- Illuminated advertisement (731mm wide and 1261mm high) in association with existing shopLOT 2 ANZAC HWY KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;LOT 71 ANZAC HWY KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;LOT 72 ANZAC HWY KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 24021525: 'Combined Application: Land Division- Torrens Title; SCAP N0. 211/D024/21, Create Six (6) Additional Allotments; The Construction Of Seven(7) Two-Storey Row Dwellings With Reciprocal Party Wall Rights, And The Construction Of Fences To A Maximum Height Of 2.25 Metres' - alterations to the roof form and introduction of parapet design for external, ground floor walls, changes to upper level layouts and changes to window dimensions on front/side walls for Dwellings 1 and 726 TENNYSON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Construction of two, two-storey detached dwellings, together with construction of one two-storey residential flat building comprising four dwellings and a common driveway7 KIMBER TCE KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;9 KIMBER TCE KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising five (5) dwellings, fencing, alfrescos and removal of a Regulated Tree (Cocos Palm)21 WARWICK AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Removal of significant (Agonis Flexuosa) tree in council verge14 GARFIELD AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising Six (6) dwellings, associated fencing, and removal of two (2) regulated trees (Yucca elephantipes and Aloidendron barberae)25 MORTIMER ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Proposed pharmacy fitout506 -520 SOUTH RD KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing15A BASNETT ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Removal of a Regulated Tree36 GARFIELD AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
November 2025
- Part Level 1 | Proposed consulting & treatment room fitout for ICON Cancer Centre506 -520 SOUTH RD KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Carport44 BARWELL AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Verandah5 MCARTHUR AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Community title land division - creating eight (8) allotments from one (1) existing11 DALY ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;9 DALY ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Torrens title land division (boundary realignment) 2 into 2 allotments11 DALY ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037;9 DALY ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
September 2025
- Two verandahs, two decks and privacy screening greater than 2.1 metres in height.1C BROUGHTON AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Verandah55 ANSTEY CR KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Tree-damaging activity in the form of the removal of a significant tree38A WOOD ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising five (5) dwellings4 AVON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- 21 Basnett Street, KURRALTA PARK, SA21 BASNETT ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
August 2025
- Single storey dwelling and associated boundary fence - Lot 7011A BROUGHTON AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling and associated boundary fence (lot 702)1A BROUGHTON AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building comprising of 4 dwellings with associated fencing and walls and tree damaging activity11 MCARTHUR AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 5 Community Title Division)13 WARWICK AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
July 2025
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings and associated fencing/retaining up to 2.1 metres in height55 GARFIELD AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing56 TENNYSON ST KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision Made
- Verandah10 BROUGHTON AV KURRALTA PARK SA 5037Decision 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
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 4 South Road - West SideBus stop
- Stop 4A Beauchamp Street - East SideBus stop
- Stop 4A Beauchamp Street - West SideBus stop
- Stop 4A South Road - West SideBus stop
- Stop 5 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Tennyson Street - North 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Icon Cancer Care Adelaide520 South RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
- Lift Cancer Care520 South RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
- Tennyson Centre Day Hospital520 South TerracePrivate Day Only Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
5 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)
- 2
- 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
- 47.2/100
- National rank
- 2063rd in Australia
- State rank
- 183rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #45 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #138 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime10
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime17
- Other Theftcrime39
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime30
- Theft From Shopcrime23
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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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