SA · Onkaparinga Council
Sellicks Hill, 5174
Current weather
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76% humidity · 38.5 km/h wind · 12.3° / 9.7° today · 31.2 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Sellicks Hill is a small locality in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 299 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-74%), roughly 20.1 offences per 1,000 residents, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,792
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 126
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 150 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -73.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft2
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Fleurieu Connections Alliance - ConstructionMain South Road, Perth St16 Feb 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- MaintenanceMain South Road, Perth St09 Jun 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
74 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- 2 into 2 Allotment Boundary Realignment230 RYAN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174;254A RYAN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
- Land division - boundary realignment 4 allotments into 4154 RYAN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174;176 RYAN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174;288 COLVILLE RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174;364 COLVILLE RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
May 2026
- Single storey detached dwellingUNIT 14 69 JUSTS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
- Conservation work of a local heritage property to restore and protect stonework and paving to the building perimeter292 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling with associated garage and landscaping449 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
April 2026
- Carport302 COLVILLE RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
March 2026
- Carport X 2, Verandah and change in the existing roof material311 ROGERS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
January 2026
- Retrospective approval for semi-in-ground pool and surrounding decking.11 CACTUS CANYON RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling, ancillary accommodation, deck and carportLOT 351 MAIN SOUTH RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
November 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)275 RYAN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
October 2025
- Change of use of an existing shed to a cellar door (shop) associated with an existing vineyard151 CULLEY RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
- Pergola174 RYAN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
September 2025
- Conversion of shed to a dwelling with retrospective alterations and additions to the shed.449 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
- Placement of two shipping containers (retrospective)449 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling3843 MAIN SOUTH RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Agricultural building- Farm shed448 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Masonry fencing and retaining walls structure431 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Verandah449 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
July 2025
- Conservation of local heritage place (proposed), including replacement of the southern window.371 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Agricultural building208 ALMOND GROVE RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Agricultural building212 ALMOND GROVE RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
June 2025
- Retrospective DA for ancillary accommodation and shed (container).395 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)287 HAHN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
April 2025
- Retrospective Verandah & Carport55 CULLEY RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
March 2025
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier431 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Agricultural building (Implement shed)408 HAHN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
October 2024
- Demolition of barn (Local Heritage Place)LOT 2371 ROGERS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
September 2024
- Change in use of existing cellar door into a dwelling with dwelling additions and change of use of existing shed/barrel store to include cellar door.3737 MAIN SOUTH RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
August 2024
- Freestanding gable carport to east of primary house as per plans and elevation287 HAHN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
July 2024
- 2x Tourist Accommodation cabins with associated verandahs, decks, carports and internal driveway98 ROGERS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
April 2024
- Conversation of existing shed to include a dwelling and shed.382 COLVILLE RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
March 2024
- Filling of land up to 60 000 cubic meters between 500-1000mm in heightLOT 271 MAIN SOUTH RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
February 2024
- Dwelling addition, Verandah and Carport & removal of two regulated trees.98 ROGERS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling addition including garage and removal of significant tree.418 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
January 2024
- Horticulture (Vineyard)LOT 31 PLAINS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Carport6 CHAFF MILL RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Change of use of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation and construction of new detached dwelling in associated with existing horticulture (vineyards).185 RYAN RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Under Assessment
June 2023
- Carport128 ALMOND GROVE RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
April 2023
- Single-storey detached dwelling with carportLOT 271 MAIN SOUTH RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)132 ROGERS RD SELLICKS HILL SA 5174Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Victory HotelPub
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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
8 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
- Overlay applies
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 41.5/100
- National rank
- 2974th in Australia
- State rank
- 289th in SA
- Peer rank
- #21 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #35 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
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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- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime2
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime1
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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