SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Oakbank, SA, 5243
Current weather
8.6°CModerate drizzle
98% humidity · 32.4 km/h wind · 11.2° / 8.2° today · 18.8 mm rain
Desirability index
#31 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Oakbank is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 865 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 8.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $625 (flats $400, houses $700), median house prices near $1,200,000 (up 15% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 10 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 865
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,024
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 37 of 354
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,824
- Employment rate
- 61.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 10 / 3
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)
- $400
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $625
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,200,000
- Median price change
- +14.8%
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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 8.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 144 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault4
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
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 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 993
- Oakbank KindergartenMain StreetPreschools
- Oakbank SchoolCombined · ICSEA 993
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
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 58 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 59 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 60 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 60A Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 61 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
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.
151 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Parking of one (1) heavy vehicle (over 3 tonnes)139 GILLMAN RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to single-storey detached dwelling13 OAKWOOD RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
May 2026
- Installation of solar ground mount framing and associated enclosure (50kW)86 GILLMAN RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
- Construction of outbuilding310 OAKWOOD RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of extensions to a domestic outbuilding851 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
March 2026
- Land division - Alteration to Community Plan - Associated with Development Application 26005548 for Boundary realignment (2 into 2) and alterations to swimming pool safety fenceUNIT 7 6 SMITH ST OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Land division - Boundary realignment (2 into 2) and alterations to swimming pool safety fence - Associated with Development Application 26005550 for alteration to community plan246 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243;UNIT 7 6 SMITH ST OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
January 2026
- Replacement of Dry Stacked rock retaining wall with Concrete Sleeper Wall.99 PEACOCK RD S OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Two domestic outbuildings, rainwater tanks (above ground) and a retaining wall in association with an existing dwelling.139 GILLMAN RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
November 2025
- Carport99 PEACOCK RD S OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Construction of a carport and a domestic outbuilding.123 SHILLABEER RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
October 2025
- Additions and Alterations to Consulting Room216 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new outbuilding64 MURRAY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Construction of a concrete swimming pool and associated pool fencing.426 OAKWOOD RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Construction of dwelling additions, and building alterations192 SHILLABEER RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
September 2025
- Outbuilding (domestic shed)25 OAK DR OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Single-storey detached dwelling, outbuilding and water tank (above ground)195 BEASLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Verandah10 ELM DR OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- outbuilding (garage)188 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding12 MURRAY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a verandah extension187 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Construction of a function venue building, three tourist accommodation units, deck, retaining walls, spa & associated safety features362 OAKWOOD RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
- Agricultural building90 CLISBY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
June 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)134 SIZE RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers83 SIZE RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
May 2025
- ShedUNIT 7 6 SMITH ST OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
April 2025
- Variation of DA 21017786 -– Change to location and design of the approved function venue and water storage tanks (30KL and 22KL) and removal of retaining walls and the 100KL underground tank362 OAKWOOD RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Variation to DA 20/1285/473 involving amendments to the opening hours and staff parking arrangements associated with existing shop (cafe and plant nursery), and alteration of the outdoor area to outdoor plant display/staff parking, and a change of use to include hosting of functions18 OAKWOOD RD OAKBANK SA 5243Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)310 OAKWOOD RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
March 2025
- Carport782 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Carport273 BEASLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Carport and Verandah23 NIGHTINGALE CT OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
February 2025
- Verandah3 BIRCH ST OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to State Heritage Place (dwelling) including partial demolition and deck230 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
January 2025
- Outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling and parking of one (1) heavy vehicle (over 3 tonne).12 MAPPINGA RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
2024· 25 proposals
December 2024
- Change of use from office to dwelling (no building works)238 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Implement Shed362 OAKWOOD RD OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
November 2024
- VerandahUNIT 1 6 SMITH ST OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling and conversion of pergola to carport18 ELIZABETH ST OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 1 6 SMITH ST OAKBANK SA 5243Decision Made
2023· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Stop 60 Onkaparinga Valley Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 60 Onkaparinga Valley Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 61 Onkaparinga Valley Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 61 Onkaparinga Valley Road - South sideBus stop
- Drinking water
- Track
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
13 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 safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 85.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Country & regional 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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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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