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SA · Mitcham Council

Netherby (SA), SA, 5062

Current weather

11°CDense drizzle

85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain

Desirability index

91.7/100

#25 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Netherby (SA) is a small locality in the Mitcham area, home to around 1,510 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 31 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 20.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $609 (flats $599, houses $760), median house prices near $2,700,000 (up 8% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
1,510
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,537
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
22 of 572
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Employment rate
63.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
22 / 117 / 65

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)
$599
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$760
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$609
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$2,700,000
Median price change
+8%

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)
31
Against the person
5
Against property
26
Rate per 1,000 residents
20.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 302 residents
State safety percentile
28.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
49
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception3
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental7
  • Other Theft3
  • Sct - Residence3
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle6

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
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,079
  • Unley High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1084
  • Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1074

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Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 14 Fullarton Rd - East side
  • Stop 165 Cross Rd - South side
  • Stop 166 Cross Rd - South side
  • Stop 167 Cross Rd - South side
  • Stop School Urrbrae High School Grounds

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

183 planning-related records

2026· 22 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Ancillary accomodation, verandah, swimming pool and safety barriers.
    20 SMITH-DORRIEN ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Removal of 3 regulated trees ( 2 Willow Myrtles and 1 Silky Oak)
    23 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062;25 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Retaining wall and fencing above on boundary
    27 SMITH-DORRIEN ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Replacement outbuilding (shed)
    32 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Construction of two (2) two-storey dwellings with associated retaining, fencing and landscaping
    6 KITCHENER ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division - 1 Allotment into 2
    6 KITCHENER ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Removal of two (2) significant New Zealand Christmas Trees (Metrosideros excelsa)
    12 HEATHER AV NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Alterations and addition to existing dwelling, including second storey addition, internal alterations and alteration to front verandah
    526 FULLARTON RD NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    549 FULLARTON RD NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 22004261; To vary condition 8 to remove a former significant tree (poisoned) and to retain the remaining significant tree
    10 FINLAYSON ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, boundary and tennis court fencing, outbuildings, verandah, swimming pool with associated safety fence
    12 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Building Alterations (change 3 rear ground level openings to be 3 glass sliding doors)
    34 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls, fencing, partially enclosed verandah and swimming pool
    13 FRENCH ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Installation of concrete swimming pool 7.5m x 3.4m
    31 BIRDWOOD ST NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Two (2) two-storey semi-detached dwellings, retaining walls, fencing and tree-damaging activity (removal of 1 significant and 9 regulated trees)
    15 FINLAYSON ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling
    1C NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Removal of a significant tree
    81 HILL ST NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Removal of a significant Tree (Sugar Gum)
    42 DELAMERE AV NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Two-storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing
    31 BIRDWOOD ST NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Variation to Development Application 25023720 (original application 24010343) - increased height of basement level and ground level by 0.86 metres and associated earthworks and privacy screening
    11 PULLEINE AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to existing clubroom to provide unisex accessible and ambulant toilet facilities
    LOT 67 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • VERANDAH
    29 MONTROSE AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
2025· 27 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Removal of significant Chinese Elm
    12 HEATHER AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Variation of Development Application 24033173 (Two (2) two-storey detached dwellings, swimming pool (lot 1), fencing (lot 1 & 2) and tree-damaging activity (Lot 2)) - Lot 1: Increase upper floor area and addition of ancillary accommodation (pool house) - Lot 2: Reconfigure ground floor area and addition of swimming pool with safety features
    9 FINLAYSON ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    31A HAIG ST NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Change of use and Construction of a Place of Worship (Meeting Hall), Associated Car Parking and Tree damaging activity (works within the TPZ only).
    543 FULLARTON RD NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • alterations and additions to a detached dwelling, including an attached carport
    18 FRENCH ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Carport forward of the building line, relocation of the crossover, and demolition of the existing outbuilding
    37 FRENCH ST NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling, swimming pool with safety features, retaining walls and fencing
    1 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • outbuilding (shed) with associated verandah
    23 CLAREMONT AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • New Concrete Pillar fencing and automatic gates, with slat infill
    520 FULLARTON RD NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • pool and spa with associated safety fencing, New alfresco extension
    23 MONTROSE AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Front fence with Masonry pillars
    48 FRENCH ST NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, inground swimming pool and associated earthworks, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping and removal of one (1) Significant tree and five (5) Regulated trees
    8 HEATHER AV NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • masonry pillars with wrought iron fencing
    65 FRENCH ST NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Variation to Development Application 24010343 - changes to ground floor layout, siting and wall height
    11 PULLEINE AV NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Construction of a two storey detached dwelling
    31 BIRDWOOD ST NETHERBY SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Removal of 1 Significant Tree
    25 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation (pool house)
    24 DELAMERE AV NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • swimming pool & safety fence
    20 HAIG ST NETHERBY SA 5062Decision Made
2024· 34 proposals

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

2023· 33 proposals

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

2022· 43 proposals

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

2021· 24 proposals

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

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Amenities

16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Stop 13 Fullarton Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 13 Tutt Avenue - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 13 Tutt Avenue - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 14 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 14 Fullarton Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 15 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 15 Fullarton Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 165 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 165 Cross Road - South 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.

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Heritage

5 state heritage places

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Desirability index

Desirability score
91.7/100
Cohort rank
#25 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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  • Additions and alterations to existing clubroom to provide unisex accessible and ambulant toilet facilitiesplanningLOT 67 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and addition to existing dwelling, including second storey addition, internal alterations and alteration to front verandahplanning526 FULLARTON RD NETHERBY SA 5062Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodation (pool house)planning24 DELAMERE AV NETHERBY SA 5062Lodged 09 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary accomodation, verandah, swimming pool and safety barriers.planning20 SMITH-DORRIEN ST NETHERBY SA 5062Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Building Alterations (change 3 rear ground level openings to be 3 glass sliding doors)planning34 NETHERBY AV NETHERBY SA 5062Lodged 11 May 2026 · Decision Made

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