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SA · Charles Sturt Council

Royal Park, 5014

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Desirability score

48.9/100
Average

Top 22% of South Australia's suburbs

96% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Growing
  • Affordable
  • Good transport
  • Green space
  • Schools
What Royal Park is known for: Growing, Affordable, Good transport, Green space, Schools

Suburb profile

Royal Park is a practical mid-sized suburb in Charles Sturt, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.

The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar metro suburbs, even with transport and access and growth momentum holding up better.

Population

Population
3,453
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,414
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
98 of 1,530
Median monthly mortgage
$1,560
Employment rate
59.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
97 / 292 / 43

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)
$475
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
30
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,017,500
Median price change
+28.8%

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)
230
Against the person
45
Against property
185
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 77 residents
State safety percentile
74.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
154
Decrease (daily rate)
-19.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental29
  • Other Theft37
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury29
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle32
  • Theft From Shop43

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
3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
965
  • Hendon PreschoolCedar AvenuePreschools
  • Hendon Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 965
  • Instrumental Music Hendon Primary SchoolCedar AvenueSupport Services

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

19 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 34 Frederick Rd - East side
  • Stop 34 Old Port Rd - South West side
  • Stop 34A Old Port Rd - South side
  • Stop Hail N Ride Poplar St / Crown Tce
  • Stop School Frederick Rd / Schenker Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

264 planning-related records

2026· 27 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Canopy
    3 FREDERICK RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    17A MCKENZIE CT ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    42 WATTLE AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Two single-storey detached dwellings
    124 -126 MAPLE AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Change in land use to pottery studio and function venue for arts events
    4 -6 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule only
    120 TAPLEYS HILL RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Carport forward of dwelling
    19 PALM AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Community Title Land Division comprising 1 into 2 allotments
    1 YORKE TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Boundary Realignment
    5 -5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5 DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;60 ROYAL TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Boundary realignment to existing Community Titles
    5 -5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5 DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Carport to side of existing dwelling
    30 CROWN TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Building alterations - WIR and ensuite to upperlevel
    18A NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Ancillary Accommodation, carport and deck
    39 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Change of use from a warehouse to indoor recreation facility (five double and two single padel courts (indoor and outdoor) each with enclosure fencing
    3A BRANDWOOD ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Garage)
    3 CLOVELLY AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed) and Verandah
    61 GEORGE ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Seven, two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated carparking, landscaping and retaining walls along northern and eastern boundaries.
    21 -22 NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;23 NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Removal of regulated Syzygium Smithii (Lilly Pilly) tree located at the rear of the property.
    20 JOHNSON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Replacement 6 metre height free standing sign with LED screen located adajcent the front property boundary
    1226 OLD PORT RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    UNIT 2 113 CROWN TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Two storey building with associated light industry, offices and show room and three seperate warehouse buildings abutting an existing warehouse, with associated carparking and landscaping.
    1164 OLD PORT RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014;26 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Future Lot 71)
    LOT 71 CLOVELLY AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Cool room in the form of a shipping container (outbuilding)
    12 HARDY ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Carport to the front of an existing dwelling
    UNIT 1-2 105 PALM AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Verandah to rear of existing dwelling with associated deck
    61 GEORGE ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    20 ROYAL TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Advertising sign to Wilson Street elevation side wall (non illuminated) for Daikin Australia
    7 BRANDWOOD ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Freestanding Sanctuary Verandah
    57 CEDAR AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Two Storey detached dwelling
    7 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Two Storey detached dwelling
    9 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Proposed carport at the side and outbuilding at the rear of the existing dwelling.
    14 PALM AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwellings
    6 DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Demolish existing bathroom /toilets extend building to fence and create new bathroom /toilet facilities
    28 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling and existing shed on the site to remain
    108 PALM AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Two, Double Storey detached dwelling
    7 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014;9 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Community title land division - one allotment into two
    15 AMOS WAY ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Outbuilding to be erected at the rear of an existing dwelling
    21 LOWE ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Backyard verandah Side Carport
    15 ALLAN ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Canopy to the southern side of the site.
    3 FREDERICK RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
  • Expansion of existing land use and internal works for the packaging of abalone.
    7 FREDERICK RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

55 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Package Deal BathroomsBathroom Furnishing
  • Brows on FleekBeauty salon
  • 99 BikesBicycle

    24 Tapleys Hill Road

  • Bicycle Parking
  • Stop 32A West Lakes Boulevard - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 33 Tapleys Hill Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 33 West Lakes Boulevard - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 33A Tapleys Hill Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 33B Tapleys Hill Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 33C Tapleys Hill Road - East 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)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Edge Early Learningkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

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
48.9/100 — Average
State standing
Top 22% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1894th in Australia
State rank
154th in SA
Peer rank
#41 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#112 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

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime29
  • Other Theftcrime37
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime29
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime32
  • Theft From Shopcrime43
  • Edge Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • Advertising sign to Wilson Street elevation side wall (non illuminated) for Daikin Australiaplanning7 BRANDWOOD ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Lodged 06 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation, carport and deckplanning39 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Backyard verandah Side Carportplanning15 ALLAN ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Lodged 17 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Boundary Realignmentplanning5 -5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5 DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;60 ROYAL TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness

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