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North Adelaide, SA, 5006

Current weather

12.5°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

97.1/100

#7 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

North Adelaide is a smaller suburban community in the Adelaide area, home to around 6,823 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 766 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 112.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $535, houses $750), median house prices near $2,480,000 (up 9% recently), 5 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, 1 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
6,823
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,867
Dwelling vacancy
16.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
556 of 3,419
Median monthly mortgage
$1,914
Employment rate
55.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
167 / 1,436 / 801

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)
$535
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$750
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
140
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$2,480,000
Median price change
+8.7%

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)
766
Against the person
122
Against property
644
Rate per 1,000 residents
112.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 56 residents
State safety percentile
87.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
51
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental120
  • Other Theft145
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury56
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle80
  • Theft From Shop166

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
5 (3 schools, 2 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,112
  • Barker Kindergarten197 Tynte StreetPreschools
  • Hospital School SA - Women's & Children's Hospital72 King William RoadSupport Services
  • Hospital School South Australia72 King William RoadSupport Services
  • Lucy Morice Kindergarten80 Sussex StreetPreschools
  • North Adelaide Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1144
  • St Dominic's Priory CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1080

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

76 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 1 King William Rd - East side
  • Stop 3 O'Connell St - East side
  • Stop 5 O'Connell St - East side
  • Stop 5A Jeffcott St - East side
  • Stop 6 O'Connell St - East side

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksRobe Terrace, Main North Rd16 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

731 planning-related records

2026· 84 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Variation to DA 24033902 - change to verandah roof material
    25 O'CONNELL ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;25A O'CONNELL ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;27 O'CONNELL ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Heritage conservation works to front fence (State Heritage Place)
    76 HILL ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Undertake conservation works to Local Heritage Place
    7 BARNARD ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Refitting Fuel Storage Area
    LOT 100 WAR MEMORIAL DR NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;LOT 129 WAR MEMORIAL DR NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Undertake tree-damaging activity comprising the removal of three (3) significant trees and one (1) regulated tree - Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm)
    LOT 1631 WAR MEMORIAL DR NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Internal building alterations including removal of spa pool
    210 BROUGHAM PL NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Re-roofing and gutter replacement to a State Heritage Place (Walkley Cottage)
    43 -44 PENNINGTON TCE NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Undertake conservations works to external stone walling and verandah slab of Local Heritage Place together with removal of non-original fixture
    36 TYNTE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Replace verandah infill of a State Heritage Place
    43 -44 PENNINGTON TCE NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Variation to Application ID 24027210 and DA ID 25010343 – to amend floor layouts, amend communal open space to private open space, amend bike parking, changes to materials and finishes and increase building height.
    UNIT 1-15 183 MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Replace northern side boundary fence with retaining wall and fence
    150 HILL ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Undertake internal and external building alterations including installation of lift overrun together with partial change of use to office and consulting rooms.
    263 MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • 23A1322.PC000- Primary community strata to create 3 lots and common property from 1
    UNIT 1-15 183 MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • 23A1322.SC000- Secondary Community STRATA to create 2 residential lots on primary application 26016997
    UNIT 1-15 183 MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • 23A1322.TC000 Tertiary Community - Creating 17 lots on lot 6001 in Secondary plan 26017002
    UNIT 1-15 183 MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Alterations to existing dwelling, construct pergola and install roller door
    76 STANLEY ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Undertake building alterations to Local Heritage Place comprising replacement of roof cladding and flashings
    213 JEFFCOTT ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Install battens to side of carport
    23 CURTIS ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Heritage conservation works to Local Heritage Place including replace front verandah, demolish front fence and construct masonry front fence
    84 LEFEVRE TCE NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Exterior painting of State Heritage Place
    23 -31 STANLEY ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Remove existing front fence and construct front fence
    18 MANSFIELD ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 25015801 - Construct two storey detached dwelling and front fence - VARIATION - relocate eastern side wall to boundary, increase height of western boundary wall and increase fence height
    11 GOVER ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Undertake heritage conservation works to Local Heritage Place including demolition of front fence and verandah and construct front fence and verandah
    208 GOVER ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Internal building work to ground and level 1 bathrooms of a SHP
    43 -44 PENNINGTON TCE NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 25005335 - Partial demolition of existing dwelling, demolition of existing swimming pool and outbuilding, undertake dwelling alterations and a two-storey dwelling addition, swimming pool with associated safety features, deck and domestic outbuilding - VARIATION - Change colour of cladding
    156 CHILDERS ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing building, construct alterations and additions and change of use to light industry (bakery)
    16 MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Remove three regulated trees (tree-damaging activity) associated with Mann Terrace culvert upgrade
    LOT 1606 ROBE TCE NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;LOT 1607 MANN TCE NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Undertake roof replacement works to Local Heritage Place
    UNIT 1-10 187 BROUGHAM PL NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling (Local Heritage Place), demolition of outbuildings and fence, alterations to existing dwelling and construction of additions, outbuilding, carport and verandah.
    103 CHILDERS ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Addition to rear at ground level with internal and external building alterations
    UNIT 5 168 BARTON TCE W NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Change of use to indoor recreation facility (pilates studio)
    37 -39 O'CONNELL ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Replace existing carport and balcony fronting Molesworth Street
    162 MOLESWORTH ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Construct two storey addition to the rear of existing single storey dwelling with associated internal alterations and studio above existing garage, together with new swimming pool
    104 STANLEY ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Undertake building alterations, including replacement sunroom window and upgrade of kitchen
    UNIT 4 G 23 WELLINGTON SQ NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Construct single storey addition to the rear and change of use to consulting rooms with associated internal fitout
    73 MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;75 -77 MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Proposed temporary covered/ protected walkway opposite current footpath at 89-94 Brougham place for the duration of construction
    89 BROUGHAM PL NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;92 BROUGHAM PL NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;94 BROUGHAM PL NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;LOT 1637 BROUGHAM PL NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Decision Made
  • Demolish existing clubroom building and construct single storey clubroom building
    LOT 1641 PARK TCE NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 23015156 - Install replacement masonry front fence and gate - VARIATION - Remove regulated Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) tree
    144 HILL ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Decision Made
  • Temporary change of use to car park for special event (New Year’s Eve 2026)
    52 -60 O'CONNELL ST NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 22037197 - Demolition of existing dwellings and construction of two, four storey semi-detached dwellings with masonry front and side fences – VARIATION – amend privacy screens and install driveway gates
    100 BROUGHAM PL NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006;99 BROUGHAM PL NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006Under Assessment
2025· 140 proposals

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

2024· 124 proposals

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

2023· 133 proposals

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

2022· 117 proposals

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

2021· 125 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

748 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • ATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bakery On O'ConnellBakery

    128-130 O'Connell Street

  • NABBank

    112A O'Connell Street

  • 19th HoleBar
  • Cambridge Balcony BarBar

    106 O'Connell Street

  • La Rouge LoungeBar
  • PastelBar

    47 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide

  • Bbq (14)

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
On site
  • Archer St Day Hospital163 Archer StreetPrivate Day Only Hospital
  • Calvary North Adelaide Hospital89 Strangways TerracePrivate Hospital
  • Harley Day Surgery63 Palmer PlacePrivate Day Only Hospital
  • North Adelaide Day Surgery174 Ward StreetPrivate Day Only Hospital
  • The Memorial HospitalSir Edwin Smith AvenuePrivate Hospital
  • Women's & Children's Hospital72 King William RoadPublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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Heritage

1,152 state heritage places

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Barker Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Mackinnon Parade Children's Centrechildcare

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
22
Parks (OSM)
13

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
97.1/100
Cohort rank
#7 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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