SA · Prospect Council
Nailsworth, 5083
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Nailsworth is a smaller suburban community in the Prospect area, home to around 2,235 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 102 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-30%), roughly 45.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $492, houses $620), median house prices near $1,575,000 (up 20% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 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
- 2,235
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,059
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 64 of 918
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,995
- Employment rate
- 67%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 49 / 173 / 87
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)
- $492.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $620
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,575,000
- Median price change
- +19.7%
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)
- 102
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 88
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 160 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 40
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -30.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental16
- Other Theft20
- Sct - Residence5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle15
- Theft From Shop18
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,106
- Nailsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1106
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
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 Main North Rd - East side
- Stop 13 Main North Rd - East side
- Stop 14 Main North Rd - East 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.
171 planning-related records
2026· 30 proposals
June 2026
- Carport26 STEVENSON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Shed8 ASQUITH ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Shed and attached Verandah44 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Carport21 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Shed (and removal of existing shed) and removal of 1 regulated tree26 STEVENSON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah18 KELVIN ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier3 MAWSON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Replacement Building - carport (like for like replacement)UNIT 1 14 HARVEY ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083;UNIT 2 14 HARVEY ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083;UNIT 3 14 HARVEY ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083;UNIT 4 14 HARVEY ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083;UNIT 5 14 HARVEY ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Outdoor Structures Approval33 BUCHANAN ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 2 allotments) and construction of single storey semi-detached dwellings and detached carports50 NEWBON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers21 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Dwelling addition16 MAWSON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Tree-damaging activity (Removal of one Significant Tree)63 -75 MAIN NORTH RD NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Two storey semi-detached dwellings with double garages and verandah (UMR), two swimming pools and associated safety fencing.46 ASQUITH ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Combined retaining wall and fences 2.4m, 2.4m masonry wall and deck (Retrospective development)14 ELLEN ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, carport, building alterations and verandah56 BALFOUR ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling Addition (WIR)34 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Verandah1A STEVENSON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Verandah6A FIRST AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation23 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
March 2026
- Front Fence44 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
February 2026
- Building alterations - repair of occupancy - proposed "like for like"5 -13 EDWARD ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Fire damaged building - repair of occupancy - proposed "like for like"5 -13 EDWARD ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Fire damaged building - repair of occupancy - proposed "like for like"5 -13 EDWARD ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated Street Tree (Bottlebrush) on Kelvin Street (adjacent 25 Newbon Street)25 NEWBON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling, with Garage and Alfresco (UMR)46 STEVENSON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Carport26 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 2401300514 ELLEN ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
January 2026
- Alterations to Existing Freestanding Advertising Display (Increase in Height and Width)63 -75 MAIN NORTH RD NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to a detached dwelling (including Upper Level)43 BALFOUR ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Two Storey Showroom Building (in association with existing Service Trade Premises), with associated Advertising Displays and Variations to Previous Approval (Outdoor Display and Customer Car Parking Areas)3 CEMETERY AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083;63 -75 MAIN NORTH RD NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Proposed Addition to side of house & internal alterations19 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
November 2025
- Verandah and Deck19 BUCHANAN ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Change of use, Advertising Display and Front Fence1A DAVIES TCE NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
October 2025
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling, with Garage and Verandah (UMR)26 D'ERLANGER AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Verandah (Retrospective)20 ELLEN ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Land Division and Construction of Semi-detached Dwellings28 MAWSON ST NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
- Four Warehouse and Office Tenancies, Freestanding Advertising Display, Combined retaining wall and fences 2.4m, and associated CarparkingUNIT 1-2 195 MAIN NORTH RD NAILSWORTH SA 5083Under Assessment
September 2025
- Opening Roof Verandah16 D'ERLANGER AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)9 BURWOOD AV NAILSWORTH SA 5083Decision 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
19 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bicycle Parking
- Bus stop (4)
- Stop 12 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
- City Discount TyresCar repair
- Convenience store
- Poppies Flower StudioFlorist
127a Main North Road
- KabooHairdresser
- TentworldOutdoor
Unit 2 95-101 Main North Road
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
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 39.9/100
- National rank
- 3298th in Australia
- State rank
- 325th in SA
- Peer rank
- #72 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #228 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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 Environmentalcrime16
- Other Theftcrime20
- Sct - Residencecrime5
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime15
- Theft From Shopcrime18
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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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