SA · Holdfast Bay Council
South Brighton, 5048
Current weather
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82% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 12.7° / 10.9° today · 28.4 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
South Brighton is a smaller suburban community in the Holdfast Bay area, home to around 2,763 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 72 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-6%), roughly 26.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $645 (flats $600, houses $680), median house prices near $1,250,000 (up 2% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 2,763
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,601
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 77 of 1,210
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,898
- Employment rate
- 56.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 74 / 295 / 32
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)
- $600
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $645
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,250,000
- Median price change
- +2%
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)
- 72
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 45
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 102 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 99
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Sct - Residence9
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury15
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury6
- Theft From Motor Vehicle7
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
- 1
- Dover Kindergarten45 BroadwayPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 37 Seacombe Rd - North side
- Stop 38 Brighton Rd - West side
- Stop 38 Neath Ave - West side
- Stop 38 Seacombe Rd - North side
- Stop 39B Seacombe Rd - North side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
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.
300 planning-related records
2026· 31 proposals
June 2026
- 2 Single Storey Residential Dwellings26 TUCKER ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- A pair of 3 level detached dwellings, retaining and swimming pools9 CROSBY ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Garage with integrated carport11 MORGAN ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048;14A CLIFFORD ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Single level detached dwelling with associated retaining wallsLOT 201 BENNY CR SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation58 YARMOUTH ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Verandah33 FOLKESTONE RD SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Single level detached dwelling34 SURF ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
May 2026
- Domestic outbuilding - Shed - storage only46 YARMOUTH ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- 2 single level detached dwellings5 BROADWAY SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Verandah31 BROADWAY SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- UNDER ROOF VERANDAH24 SHOREHAM RD SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Two level detached dwelling and removal of a regulated tree from rear yard6A BENNY CR SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)24 TUCKER ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
April 2026
- Louvre verandah192 ESPLANADE SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
March 2026
- Building alterations to convert the external dining into internal dining including modifications to existing signage and graphics.1 EDWARDS ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Verandah5A SURF ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Removal of 7 trees28 FOLKESTONE RD SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Renovation of bathroom, WC and laundry. Replacement of internal load bearing wall, relocation of non-loadbearing walls, relocate water and drainage services, install new waterproofing and tiling.UNIT 3 5 HIGH ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- demolition of existing verandah; construction of a verandah & pergola3 HARBERTON RD SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
February 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling.3 SURF ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Erect domestic storage shed71 LEWIS ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- A pair of two level detached dwellings80 YARMOUTH ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Shed and pool29 BROADWAY SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers5A SURF ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Louvre verandahUNIT 4 55 FOLKESTONE RD SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Shed47 BROADWAY SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
January 2026
- CARPORT7 LEWIS ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Proposed Swimming Pool & Safety Barriers71 LEWIS ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Removal of regulated flowering gum tree68 YARMOUTH ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Walls to side of dwellings38 SHOREHAM RD SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Verandah26 NEATH AV SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Variation to DA 24038084 (Variation of Development Application 24036704 to add rooftop terrace to each dwelling and additional screening the rear upper level balcony and rooftop terrace) comprising changes to the height of balcony and roof top screens18 GULF PDE SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- 2 double storey detached dwellings with associated retaining and fencing50 FOLKESTONE RD SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Verandah28 TUCKER ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Swimming pool and fencing24A SURF ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment in a hammerhead configuration and tree damaging activity34 SURF ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
November 2025
- Concrete Swimming Pool47 BROADWAY SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Single level detached dwelling29 BROADWAY SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier4 GEORGE ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision Made
October 2025
- Double Storey Double Garage Detached Dwellings3 SURF ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Decision 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
32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Stop 36 Neath Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 36B Edwards Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 37 Brighton Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 37 Neath Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 37 Seacombe Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 37A Cedar Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 38 Brighton Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 38 Brighton Road - West 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
4 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
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 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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 41.3/100
- National rank
- 3014th in Australia
- State rank
- 296th in SA
- Peer rank
- #5 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #36 among Coastal & beach 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 Environmentalcrime14
- Sct - Residencecrime9
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime15
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime6
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime7
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- 2 Single Storey Residential Dwellingsplanning26 TUCKER ST SOUTH BRIGHTON SA 5048Lodged 30 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
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
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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