SA · Marion Council
South Plympton, 5038
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
South Plympton is a smaller suburban community in the Marion area, home to around 4,721 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 194 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 41.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $595 (flats $540, houses $605), median house prices near $1,235,000 (up 21% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, 32 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
- 4,721
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,552
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 134 of 2,103
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Employment rate
- 62.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 110 / 337 / 430
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)
- $540
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $605
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,235,000
- Median price change
- +21.1%
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)
- 194
- Against the person
- 42
- Against property
- 152
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 112 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 113
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental35
- Other Theft43
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury27
- Theft From Motor Vehicle21
- Theft From Shop10
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 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,069.5
- Emmaus Christian CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1137
- Forbes Children's Centre80 Thomas StreetIntegrated Centres
- Forbes Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1002
- Plympton South Kindergarten13 Yapinga StreetPreschools
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
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Winifred Ave - West side
- Stop 14 Marion Rd - East side
- Stop 15C Raglan Ave - South side
- Stop 182 Cross Rd - South side
- Stop 183 Cross Rd - South 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
Roadworks & transport
32 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksCross Road, Scott St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksMarion Road, Cross Rd13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksCross Road, Scott St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksMarion Road, Cross Rd13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionCross Road, Lynton Av10 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionCross Road, Mavis Av10 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionCross Road, Ray St11 Feb 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- Miscellaneous WorksCross Road, Scott St20 Jun 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Miscellaneous WorksCross Road, Scott St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Miscellaneous WorksMarion Road, Cross Rd13 Apr 2026 – 31 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.
388 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah4 EAST TCE SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Supported accommodation comprising single storey building52 VINCENT ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- 3 Single Storey dwellings in a row arrangement27 WATERHOUSE RD SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Land division one (1) into two (2) allotments (Torrens Title)6 DAWSON AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Building Alterations - Replacement of external stairs with new for oldUNIT 1 34 WINIFRED AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038;UNIT 2 34 WINIFRED AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038;UNIT 3 34 WINIFRED AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038;UNIT 4 34 WINIFRED AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
May 2026
- Removal of Significant Tree "Willow Myrtle"1 DALY ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Land division 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)61 WATERHOUSE RD SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Internal bathroom renovation67 MELVILLE ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Outbuilding41 WHEATON ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Dwelling addition/alteration and verandah1 RAY ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 3) Torrens Title allotments25 AYRE ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety features75 STUART RD SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Two (2) two storey detached dwellings and fencing6 DAWSON AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Verandah57 THOMAS ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
April 2026
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division with a right of way easement and the removal of three Regulated trees143 RAGLAN AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division – 1 into 2 allotments8 LYNTON AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- 1 into 3 detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement25 AYRE ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling.58 VINCENT ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Verandah7A WHEATON ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments1 DALY ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Three two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement60 THOMAS ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Carport14 WALLIRA ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Two single storey detached dwellings27 WHEATON ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Front fencing including masonry pillars459 CROSS RD SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division – 1 into 2 allotments46 VINCENT ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
March 2026
- Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier3 CASTLE PL SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens land division27 WHEATON ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Verandah5A DALY ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Carport84 WHEATON ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition32 KERR GRANT TCE SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 2 Torrens Title)150 RAGLAN AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated Tree (Pyrus calleryana - Callery pear)78 STUART RD SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- 1 into 3 Torrens land division in association with development application ID 2502453353 VINCENT ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwellings61 WATERHOUSE RD SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
February 2026
- Ancillary accommodation5 RAY ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Supported accommodation comprising of two single storey units and the removal of one regulated tree – Lophostemon confertus – Queensland Box150 RAGLAN AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Under Assessment
- Carport98 PLEASANT AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
January 2026
- Dwelling addition and alterations3 KENT ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- Fitout existing pharmacy531 MARION RD SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 2 17 KENT ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Decision 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
33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Stop 10 Winifred Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Chitral Terrace - West sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Chitral Terrace - West sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Marion Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Towers Terrace - West sideBus stop
- Stop 13A Towers Terrace - West sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Marion Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Towers Terrace - West sideBus stop
- Stop 14A Towers Terrace - 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
3 state heritage places
- 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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 55.9/100
- National rank
- 1102nd in Australia
- State rank
- 64th in SA
- Peer rank
- #19 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #50 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 Environmentalcrime35
- Other Theftcrime43
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime27
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime21
- Theft From Shopcrime10
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division with a right of way easement and the removal of three Regulated treesplanning143 RAGLAN AV SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 Torrens land divisionplanning27 WHEATON ST SOUTH PLYMPTON SA 5038Lodged 27 Mar 2026 · 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
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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