SA · Marion Council
Park Holme, SA, 5043
Current weather
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82% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.2° / 11.4° today · 28.4 mm rain
Desirability index
13.2/100
How this score is calculated#289 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Park Holme is a smaller suburban community in the Marion area, home to around 3,199 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 264 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 82.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570 (flats $360, houses $600), median house prices near $1,050,000 (up 14% recently), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,199
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,297
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 76 of 1,488
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 57.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 91 / 386 / 168
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)
- $360
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,050,000
- Median price change
- +14.1%
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)
- 264
- Against the person
- 44
- Against property
- 220
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 82.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 73 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 200
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental48
- Other Theft39
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury27
- Theft From Motor Vehicle19
- Theft From Shop83
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)
- 1,025
- Ascot Park Kindergarten630 Marion RoadPreschools
- Ascot Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1025
- Kilparrin Early Learning Centre1C Duncan AvenuePreschools
- Kilparrin Teaching & Assessment School & Services1C Duncan AvenueSpecial Education
- Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and ServicesSpecial · ICSEA 1035
- SA School and Services for Vision ImpairedSpecial · ICSEA 965
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
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 18 Marion Rd - West side
- Stop 20 Marion Rd - West side
- Stop 21 Marion Rd - West side
- Stop 22 Hendrie St - East side
- Stop 22 Oaklands Rd - North 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.
228 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- Repairs to fire- damaged Dwelling.8 MUIR AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- 2 double storey detached dwelling and the removal of 2 Significant trees43 CONDADA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuildings, fences, pool alterations, and associated tree damaging activity120 HENDRIE ST PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing dwelling & construction of two x single storey detached dwellings11B ROTORUA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
- Variation to development application 25028074 – Changes to site dimensions, floor plans, building dimensions and setbacks72 NUNYAH AV PARK HOLME SA 5043;74 NUNYAH AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah34 -36B NILPENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Removal of 1 x Significant Lemon Scented Gum (Corymbia citriodora)34 PILDAPPA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings73 CONDADA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
- Centenary Verandah296 OAKLANDS RD PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Additions to Single Storey Dwelling59 NILPENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
- The applications seeks partial demolition, alterations and additions to an existing building comprising a retail fuel outlet incorporating new fuel tanks, pumps and electric vehicle charging stations, shop with ancillary drive-through, 3 metre acoustic fence to the western boundary, two (2) 6 metre freestanding illuminated pylon signs, 22.73kl underground detention tank and various façade signage, with associated landscaping and carparking.646 MARION RD PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
March 2026
- Building Work (Replacement of clubhouse roof)LOT 165 SANDISON AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
- Verandah66 ROTORUA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Verandah37 WALLALA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Land Division (Community title 1 into 2 allotments and common property)63 CONDADA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Land Division (Torrens title 1 into 2 allotments)63 CONDADA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Verandah19 CONDADA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
January 2026
- Land division - 1 existing allotment into 263 CUNGENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Primary Community division - 1 existing allotment into 2 Community Lots and Common Property63 CUNGENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Residential land division (Torrens Title- 1 into 3 allotments) as well as the construction of three single-storey detached dwellings.26 CONDADA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
2025· 45 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation8A PARSONS GR PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land division in association with development application ID 2502130942 WEROONA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and two (2x) single storey group dwellings with associated fencing63 CONDADA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling6A CUNGENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Carport96B TIPARRA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Retrospective change in land use to provide an additional use being a shop in the form of a food truck with associated advertisements668 MARION RD PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
November 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling and two storey residential flat building comprising two dwellings, fences, and common driveway and landscaping56 PILDAPPA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
October 2025
- Internal Building Alterations25 TIPARRA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) and potential tree damaging activity (impacts to roots) of a Regulated Tree6 MUIR AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)10 WESTERN AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Partial demolition and convert one semi-detached dwelling to detached, and construct one new two storey detached dwelling72 NUNYAH AV PARK HOLME SA 5043;74 NUNYAH AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Removal of one Significant tree – Eucalyptus cinerea (Argyle Apple)11 -15 WALLALA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Rear Attached Verandah6A BOWAKA ST PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- Flat-roof Verandah71B CUNGENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
September 2025
- Dwelling additions, Outbuilding and Ancillary Accommodation37 NUNYAH AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling73 WEROONA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- 2 warehouses with associated car parking and landscaping660 MARION RD PARK HOLME SA 5043Under Assessment
- Two outbuildings and 1 underground water tank120 HENDRIE ST PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
August 2025
- 1 x detached two storey and 2 x two storey in a residential flat building63 CUNGENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
- To change a portion of the building to office use and function room in association with existing hall and place of worship654 -658 MARION RD PARK HOLME SA 5043Decision Made
2024· 29 proposals
29 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 36 proposals
36 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 48 proposals
48 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 49 proposals
49 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
18 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 18 Marion Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Marion Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Marion Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Marion Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 22 Hendrie Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 22A Hendrie Street - 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 13.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #289 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
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land division in association with development application ID 25021309planning42 WEROONA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- 1 x detached two storey and 2 x two storey in a residential flat buildingplanning63 CUNGENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- 2 double storey detached dwelling and the removal of 2 Significant treesplanning43 CONDADA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Lodged 05 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 2 warehouses with associated car parking and landscapingplanning660 MARION RD PARK HOLME SA 5043Lodged 12 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Additions to Single Storey Dwellingplanning59 NILPENA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Lodged 07 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning8A PARSONS GR PARK HOLME SA 5043Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Building Work (Replacement of clubhouse roof)planningLOT 165 SANDISON AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning96B TIPARRA AV PARK HOLME SA 5043Lodged 04 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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