SA · Campbelltown (SA) Council
Paradise (SA), SA, 5075
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Desirability index
#118 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Paradise (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Campbelltown (SA) area, home to around 7,217 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 265 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 36.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $590, houses $385), median house prices near $1,076,500 (up 5% 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, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 7,217
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,386
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 201 of 3,037
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,597
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 160 / 448 / 239
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)
- $590
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $385
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 90
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,076,500
- Median price change
- +4.8%
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)
- 265
- Against the person
- 81
- Against property
- 184
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 89 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 63
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental49
- Other Theft61
- Sct - Residence11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury41
- Theft From Motor Vehicle21
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 (3 schools)
- 1,022
- Adelaide East Education Centre31 Campbell RoadSpecial Education
- Charles Campbell CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1018
- il nido Children's Centre22 Campbell RoadIntegrated Centres
- Paradise Kindergarten21A Lincoln RoadPreschools
- Paradise Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1022
- Sunrise Christian School ParadisePrimary · ICSEA 1096
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
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 24A Darley Rd - West side
- Stop 25 Darley Rd - South West side
- Stop 25A Darley Rd - West side
- Stop 27 Lower North East Rd - East side
- Zone I Paradise Interchange - North West 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.
560 planning-related records
2026· 81 proposals
June 2026
- Two (2) double storey detached dwellings, minor civil works, retaining walls, fences and landscaping12 HARRIS ST PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Retrospectively removed regulated street tree63 AVENUE RD PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Carport and verandah74 GREENGLADE DR PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Double storey detached dwelling with associated western side boundary wall up to 3.6 metres in height11B SILVERMERE AV PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Land division (Community Title) to create three (3) allotments (one into three)741 LOWER NORTH EAST RD PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Land division - 1 into 2 Torrens title allotments15 WOODMERE AV PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- three double storey row dwellings with associated civil works, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping and the removal of a significant tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia – Blue Jacaranda).9 URBAN AV PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Fibreglass Swimming Pool and Safety Fence16 MICHELE RD PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Two double storey detached dwellings21 PACKER CR PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 2 and Removal of 3 significant & 2 regulated trees18 NORMAN ST PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Double Storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and landscaping18 NORMAN ST PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two) and the removal of a regulated street tree - Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush)14 LOCHINVAR ST PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Installation of new illuminated Pylon sign to accompany vehicle showroom744 LOWER NORTH EAST RD PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Verandah53 RIVER DR PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
May 2026
- Verandah62 RESERVOIR RD PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create three (3) allotments (one into three)3 BILLS AV PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)107 GORGE RD PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- dwelling addition (rear verandah)36 RESERVOIR RD PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling8A GREENGLADE DR PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- One double storey detached dwelling (lot 172 / 6A) with associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing with a total combined height of 2.6 metres6 FOSTER AV PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Removal of a Regulated Syzygium smithii (Common lilly pilly) in rear garden13A MELVILLE RD PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Verandah7 LOCHINVAR ST PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- inground swimming pool & safety fences6 SCHULZE CT PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Verandah5 CLARK CR PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Verandah25 DONALDSON DR PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Two Storey detached dwelling8A GREENGLADE DR PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- internal renovation14 NICOLA CT PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
April 2026
- Verandah109 GEORGE ST PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwellings2 PASHEN ST PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Two Detached DwellingsLOT 1 WALKER AV PARADISE SA 5075;LOT 2 WALKER AV PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with inground pool, associated boundary retaining walls and landscaping Refer to previous Applications: - 25023310 - Removal of a 2 x significant trees, 2 x regulated trees and construct a dwelling addition with internal alterations - 25034466 - Swimming pool or spa pool and associated swimming pool safety features - 26006450 - Application for Tree Damaging Activity - Removal of Regulated Tree (Photinia x fraseri Robusta') in front yard to be replaced with 2x Repl34 MELVILLE RD PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Verandah17 ORCHID CT PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Two double storey detached dwellings (dwelling 1 with a boundary wall 3.8 metres high) with associated earthworks and landscaping9 OZONE PDE PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- enclosing existing verandah15 GOTHIC DR PARADISE SA 5075Under Assessment
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)2 ELMWOOD AV PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- installation of an inground fibreglass pool and safety features11 FAYDEN DR PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- to erect a domestic outbuilding (shed)16 MICHELE RD PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions (conversion of garage to bedroom)6 MEAD ST PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)14 SILVERMERE AV PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fence2 LEEWOOD CT PARADISE SA 5075Decision Made
2025· 84 proposals
84 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 112 proposals
112 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 95 proposals
95 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 102 proposals
102 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 84 proposals
84 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
102 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (22)
- Bicycle Parking
- Paradise Interchange Bike 'n' RideBicycle Parking
- Paradise Interchange TerminusBus stop
- Stop 23 Lower North East Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 23 Lower North East Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 24 Lower North East Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 24 Lower North East Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 24A Darley Road - East 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Guardian Childcare & Education ParadiseDarley Roadchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 64.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #118 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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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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