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SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council

Norwood (SA), SA, 5067

Current weather

11.4°CThunderstorm

87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 13° / 10.3° today · 27.9 mm rain

Desirability index

65.6/100

#113 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Norwood (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 6,354 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 547 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 86.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650 (flats $585, houses $745), median house prices near $1,700,000 (down 18% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 3 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
6,354
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,752
Dwelling vacancy
11.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
374 of 3,302
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
60.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
150 / 1,465 / 426

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)
$585
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$745
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
95
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,700,000
Median price change
-18.3%

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)
547
Against the person
65
Against property
482
Rate per 1,000 residents
86.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 98 residents
State safety percentile
81.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
55
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception24
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental88
  • Other Theft85
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle41
  • Theft From Shop162

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
1
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,128
  • Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1148
  • St Joseph's Memorial SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1108

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

29 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 6 Magill Rd - South side
  • Stop 7 The Parade - South side
  • Stop 8 Portrush Rd - West side
  • Stop 9 Portrush Rd / William St - West side
  • Stop School Portrush Rd / William St

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Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksKensington Road, Clarke St27 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Asphalt WorksKensington Road, Davis St27 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Asphalt WorksFullarton Road, John St27 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

760 planning-related records

2026· 90 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Torrens Title Land Division (4-into-8)
    54 -60 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067;UNIT 1 54 -60 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067;UNIT 2 54 -60 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067;UNIT 3 54 -60 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Side dwelling addition - ensuite and walk in robe
    33 GRAY ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool and fencing.
    1 ELIZABETH ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Variation to Development Application 25017673 (which constituted alterations and additions to existing Hotel including gaming room relocation (with associated change of use to hotel for an existing building), bistro, beer garden, kitchen, car parking and fencing), to remove condition 5 relating to hours of operation
    42 -44 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Balcony roof
    127 EDWARD ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • It is proposed to create four new offices for staff members by reducing the footprint of the existing compactus room
    161 -169 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Internal fitout ands refurbishment for new dental consulting rooms
    210 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • dwelling additions and alterations
    68 ELIZABETH ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Addition to an existing carport
    UNIT 1 9 BOND ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Single storey dwelling and associated fencing
    101 BEULAH RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • The proposed development involves removing the existing damaged stone retaining wall and the large tree that is affecting its structural stability. A new 1.0 metre high engineered concrete sleeper retaining wall will be constructed along the front boundary, including drainage behind the wall. A new 1.2 metre high fence will be installed on top of the retaining wall.
    77 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Removal of a Regulated SA Blue Gum in front yard
    81 OSMOND TCE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool and masonry fencing.
    55 ELIZABETH ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Louvre roof veranah
    10 ALFRED ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Proposed upper storey addition, new carport and fencing
    103 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Change of use of the rear hall associated with St Bartholomew's Church as a Community Facility (in the form of children's dance, singing and drama tuition and rehearsals associated with "Theatre Bugs")
    79 BEULAH RD NORWOOD SA 5067;79A BEULAH RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool and Spa (9.2m x 4.1m)
    2 BIRRELL ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Construction of a two-storey building containing consulting rooms, with an undercroft car park, associated signage, amendments to existing car parking and access, partial demolition to the rear of a Local Heritage Place, and removal of nine regulated and three significant trees.
    137 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;139 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;141 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;319 PORTRUSH RD NORWOOD SA 5067;38 DONEGAL ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing building and construction of new single-storey addition to rear of shop, front canopy (over footpath), two (2) illuminated signs and internal fitout
    216 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • 22A2675.AMEND - Substitute sheet to swap carpark and store locations for apartments 206 and 502
    LOT 206 OSMOND TCE NORWOOD SA 5067;LOT 502 OSMOND TCE NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Internal Alterations to Tenancy Configuration
    85 -89 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Kieser Tenancy Modification
    166 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 24001978 (which constituted partial demolition at the rear of a Local Heritage Place, partial change of use from consulting rooms to consulting rooms and office, and construction of a two storey addition at rear, including reconfiguration of the car parking area and associated fencing), to now remove the western (rear) wall of the Local Heritage Place (retrospective) and reinstate with lightweight rendered wall with matching return quoin and plinth to north w
    41 GEORGE ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Boundary Realignment. Torrens Title. Two allotments into two.
    1 ELIZABETH ST NORWOOD SA 5067;3 ELIZABETH ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Variation to Application ID 25010394 1/ remove flat roof and provide a piched roof 2/ reduce ceiling level to3.55m in lieu of 4.050 3/internal layout adjustments to laundry and ensuite 4/reduce extent of covered terrace Original Nature of Development: Partial demolition at the rear of the existing dwelling and demolition of associated ancillary structures, and construction of new dwelling addition, outbuilding (garage) and carport
    7 CLARA ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • carport attached to side of dwelling
    19 PROSSER AV NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition and restoration of a Local Heritage Place, three-storey alterations and additions to building (for two office tenancies) and partial change in use of land to car park in association with offices with associated demolition of outbuildings and boundary fencing construction
    1 FISHER ST NORWOOD SA 5067;44 FULLARTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • verandah
    21 HAMPTON GR NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Boundary Realignment (2 into 2)
    1 FISHER ST NORWOOD SA 5067;44 FULLARTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Freestanding Patio Next to existing verandah
    105 BEULAH RD NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Change of use of an existing dwelling to an office and the installation of an associated advertising sign
    21 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • verandah
    APT 223 170 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Louvre verandah
    30A QUEEN ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Conversion of existing Strata Title into Torrens Title (with party wall rights) and associated boundary realignment
    Common Property in Strata Plan 6483;UNIT 1 4 HENRY ST NORWOOD SA 5067;UNIT 2 6 HENRY ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Two Storey alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and the removal of a significant tree
    19 MOULDEN ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Variation to Development Application 23028099 comprising changes to the building layouts/footprints, façade changes, soft landscaping changes and the addition of an alfresco (under main roof)
    LOT 101 SHELDON ST NORWOOD SA 5067;LOT 102 SHELDON ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • variation to Planning Consent 25002401 comprising the addition of a plunge pool to each dwelling
    18 MONTROSE AV NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
  • Variation to Planning Consent 21030364 comprising the addition of a roller door adjacent Kingsborough Lane.
    75 EDWARD ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Land division (5 into 2) with easements reflecting DA 26009103
    137 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;139 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;141 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;319 PORTRUSH RD NORWOOD SA 5067;38 DONEGAL ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Rear verandah
    8 EDMUND ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
2025· 154 proposals

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

2024· 126 proposals

126 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· 118 proposals

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

2021· 138 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

359 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    97 The Parade

  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Enjoy BakeryBakery
  • Le MadelineBakery
  • ANZBank
  • BanksaBank
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • Peoples Choice Credit UnionBank

    185 The Parade, Norwood

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
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Dextra Surgical83 Kensington RoadPrivate Day Only 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

353 state heritage places

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • St Ignatius Early YearsQueen Streetkindergarten
  • The Learning Sanctuarykindergarten

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
9

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
65.6/100
Cohort rank
#113 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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