SA · Burnside Council
Leabrook, SA, 5068
Current weather
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Desirability index
#24 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Leabrook is a small locality in the Burnside area, home to around 1,605 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 36 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 22.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570 (flats $550, houses $622), median house prices near $2,100,000 (up 17% recently), 13 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,605
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,693
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 80 of 815
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,140
- Employment rate
- 45.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 23 / 242 / 193
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)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $622.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,100,000
- Median price change
- +16.7%
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)
- 36
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 31
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 321 residents
- State safety percentile
- 31.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 39
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
- Theft From Shop10
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 11 Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 11 Tusmore Ave - East side
- Stop 12 Tusmore Ave - East side
- Stop 14 Philip Ave - East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Gas ConnectionKensington Road, May Tce01 Jul 2026 – 15 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.
121 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
May 2026
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree - Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush)334 -336 KENSINGTON RD LEABROOK SA 5068Under Assessment
April 2026
- Children’s play equipment and associated decking33 TUSMORE AV LEABROOK SA 5068Under Assessment
- Swimming pool or spa pool and associated swimming pool safety features and Fence56 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Cantilevered verandah25 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Under Assessment
March 2026
- Garage in place of old existing carport33 TUSMORE AV LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Double storey detached dwelling including swimming pool, retaining walls and fencing32 GODFREY TCE LEABROOK SA 5068Under Assessment
November 2025
- Replacement of existing signs with five (5) illuminated signs334 -336 KENSINGTON RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including partial demolition and fencing21 ROCHESTER ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
September 2025
- Building alterations comprising new smoke walls and modifications to internal partitions (staged).334 -336 KENSINGTON RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Internal refurbishment of existing aged care facility334 -336 KENSINGTON RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Alterations to existing Local Heritage Place, including reroofing, repainting, and associated partial demolition of building28 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
August 2025
- Double storey detached dwelling, outbuilding, retaining walls, fencing and swimming pool (with associated safety features and fencing)35 ROCHESTER ST LEABROOK SA 5068Under Assessment
- Verandah32 STANLEY ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and new front porch55 TUSMORE AV LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23031115 - Increase in dwelling setbacks, reduced building footprint, increase in private open space, varied building design, relocation of swimming pool and tree damaging activity36 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport44 GODFREY TCE LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Internal Alterations to Existing Dwelling including New En Suite Bathroom9 THE PARKWAY LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
June 2025
- Advertising Signage (Banners)455 GLYNBURN RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling, swimming pool (with associated pool safety fencing and features) and fencing25A KNIGHTSBRIDGE RD LEABROOK SA 5068Under Assessment
May 2025
- Verandah29 TUSMORE AV LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
April 2025
- Swimming pool and associated pool equipment and safety barriers; and deck and associated privacy screens24 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
February 2025
- New Pool House Outbuilding & Pool Fence work3 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Verandah334 -336 KENSINGTON RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
2024· 26 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and new carport20 TUSMORE AV LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Variation to DA 24026391 – Reduce addition footprint and alter roof form20 THE PARKWAY LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
November 2024
- Variation to development application 23025065, including extension of ground floor, and addition of wine storage area to basement25 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated infrastructure326 KENSINGTON RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) regulated Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Box Gum) and one (1) significant Citharexylum spinosum (Fiddlewood) tree25A KNIGHTSBRIDGE RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations7 BRETWALDER AV LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
October 2024
- Variation to Development Application 23019146 - Carport and masonry pillars5A THE PARKWAY LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
September 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including garage, verandah, retaining walls, fencing and associated demolition works to the rear portion of the existing dwelling and associated outbuildings20 THE PARKWAY LEABROOK SA 5068Under Assessment
August 2024
- Swimming pool and associated pool equipment and safety barriers39 KNIGHTSBRIDGE RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Patio41A STANLEY ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
June 2024
- Removal of one (1) significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree30 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
May 2024
- Carport, verandah and internal building alterations36 TUSMORE AV LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Front Fencing45 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Removal of two (2) significant trees (Eucalyptus camaldulensis, known as River Red Gum)455 GLYNBURN RD LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
April 2024
- Variation to DA 21013915 – Increase height of front and side masonry fencing12 TUSMORE AV LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23025065, including amendments to windows and window privacy screening treatment, enclosure of ground-level front balcony, extension of upper level, and amendments to front driveway gate and front landscape area including retaining walls25 STATENBOROUGH ST LEABROOK SA 5068Under Assessment
- **COUNCIL LODGED** Courtyard Flat Roof5A GODFREY TCE LEABROOK SA 5068Decision Made
2023· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Leabrook Bakehouse and PatisserieBakery
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Stop 10 Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Tusmore Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Tusmore Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Tusmore Avenue - East 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
46 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 92.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #24 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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