SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Northfield, SA, 5085
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Northfield is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 5,043 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 440 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+18%), roughly 87.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600, median house prices near $885,000 (up 7% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 5,043
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,420
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 127 of 1,694
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,580
- Employment rate
- 45.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 141 / 264 / 38
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)
- $580
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $605
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 40
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $885,000
- Median price change
- +6.6%
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)
- 440
- Against the person
- 218
- Against property
- 222
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 87.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 23 residents
- State safety percentile
- 82.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 200
- Increase (daily rate)
- +18%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault73
- Other Property Damage And Environmental54
- Other Theft46
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury73
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury48
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 982
- Northfield PreschoolNorth AvenuePreschools
- Northfield Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 982
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 28 Hampstead Rd - East side
- Stop 29 Grand Junction Rd - North side
- Stop 29 Hampstead Rd - East side
- Stop 31 Briens Rd - East side
- Stop 34 Grand Junction Rd - North 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
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Footpath Maintenance/RepairsGrand Junction Road, Fosters Rd24 Jun 2026 – 01 Jul 2026
- Footpath Maintenance/RepairsGrand Junction Road, Fosters Rd24 Jun 2026 – 01 Jul 2026
- Road Lighting RepairsGrand Junction Road, Fosters Rd26 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
- Sewer ConnectionGrand Junction Road, Fosters Rd29 Jun 2026 – 12 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.
319 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Three single-story dwellings in a terrace arrangement20 JUSTIN AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Masonry front fence with powder-coated aluminium slat infill and gates51A DUMFRIES AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Conventional land division: 3 allotments from 12 HARRINGTON GR NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one22 WRIGHT AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Three single storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement26 WRIGHT AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Two single storey detached dwellings and associated retaining walls with fencing on top33 EAST AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Replacement carportUNIT 5 25 HOODS RD NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Two-storey dwelling, retaining walls, fencing43 ROWE AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- VERANDAH347 HAMPSTEAD RD NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Removal of a regulated tree (Melaleuca armillaris) on Pettitt St frontageUNIT 4 321 HAMPSTEAD RD NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
May 2026
- Verandah41 DUMFRIES AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Conventional one (1) into two (2) land division54 FOLLAND AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- 3 single storey dwellings in terrace arrangement with associated retaining walls and fencing2 HARRINGTON GR NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Removal of 1 Significant Tree (White Cedar)17 BROWN ST NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwellings and retrospective removal of one Significant Tree.19 WRIGHT AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Two single storey detached dwellings and associated retaining walls with fencing on top and removal of a regulated tree (melaleuca armillaris) on Council's verge55 ROWE AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Two single storey dwellings undertaken by the South Australia Housing Trust.8 WRIGHT AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling28 EAST AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Three single storey dwellings with associated earthwork, retaining and fencing, undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust11 BLACKMAN AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Three single storey dwellings with associated earthwork, retaining and fencing, undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust12 WRIGHT AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 - Conventional land division3 HARRINGTON GR NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one3 SWIFT ST NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
April 2026
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 1 FOLLAND AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- two single storey dwellings with associated earthwork, retaining and fencing, undertaken by the South Australia Housing Trust.7 WEST AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Four single storey dwellings with associated common driveway, car parking, fencing and landscaping277 HAMPSTEAD RD NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Two single storey detached dwellings with ancillary retaining walls and fencing3 SWIFT ST NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Three (3) single-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement8 NORTHFIELD RD NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing20 TWIN ST NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
March 2026
- Three (3) x single storey group dwellings with ancillary verandahs, retaining walls and fencing and the associated removal of a regulated Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree10 CARLISLE ST NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Community Titles Land Division 2 into13 (with allocated car parks) in accordance with application 2502727137 WEST AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085;LOT 48 WEST AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Construction of two single storey detached dwellings with ancillary retaining walls and fencing18 BROWN ST NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Garage and outbuilding (containing shed & home gym)19 HOODS RD NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fencing26A WEST AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating three (3) allotments from one (1), in connection with Application ID: 25021497 for dwellings.1 BROWN ST NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Internal dwelling alterations - construction of new bathroom and laundry9 MERYL AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Two (2) x single storey detached dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing18 WRIGHT AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Three, two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement26 LEEDS AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
- Conventional one into two land division18 WRIGHT AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
- Verandah17 WRIGHT AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
February 2026
- Variation of Development Application 25026100 - to decrease front setback and re-site the dwelling3A DUMFRIES AV NORTHFIELD SA 5085Decision 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
27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Stop 26 Hampstead Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 27 Hampstead Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 28 Hampstead Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 29 Grand Junction Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 29 Grand Junction Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 29 Hampstead Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 30 Briens Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 30 Grand Junction Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 30 Grand Junction Road - South 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
8 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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- 41.5/100
- National rank
- 2928th in Australia
- State rank
- 298th in SA
- Peer rank
- #69 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #222 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime73
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime54
- Other Theftcrime46
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime73
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime48
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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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