SA · Tea Tree Gully Council
St Agnes (SA), SA, 5097
Current weather
10.2°CDense drizzle
87% humidity · 19.9 km/h wind · 12° / 9.2° today · 20.1 mm rain
Desirability index
#181 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
St Agnes (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Tea Tree Gully area, home to around 4,233 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 234 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 55.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $610 (flats $490, houses $630), median house prices near $845,000 (up 10% recently), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 4,233
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,557
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 1,730
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 58.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 106 / 67 / 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)
- $490
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $610
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $845,000
- Median price change
- +10.1%
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)
- 234
- Against the person
- 49
- Against property
- 185
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 86 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 84
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental44
- Other Theft43
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury33
- Theft From Motor Vehicle15
- Theft From Shop54
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
- 4 (2 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,041.5
- Ardtornish Children's Centre2 Saarinen AvenueIntegrated Centres
- Ardtornish Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1044
- St Agnes Preschool250 Smart RoadPreschools
- St Agnes School P - 6Primary · ICSEA 1039
- St Agnes School P-6250 Smart RoadPrimary Education
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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 43D Smart Rd - South side
- Stop 46 Smart Rd - South side
- Stop 48 North East Rd - South East side
- Stop 49 North East Rd - South East side
- Stop 50 North East Rd - South East 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.
265 planning-related records
2026· 31 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (garage)33 GREENWOOD DR ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Two-storey residential flat building comprising four (4) dwellings associated roof-mounted air-conditioning units (4) and combined fence & retaining walls9 MAYELSTON CR ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- living room, bedroom, walk in robe and ensuite addition.52 TOOVIS AV ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Verandah26 WHITING RD ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Land Division (2 into 3)1 WILFRID CT ST AGNES SA 5097;3 WILFRID CT ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Tree, and Maintenance pruning of a significant tree (includes crown modification)112 HANCOCK RD ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
May 2026
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings and combined fence & retaining walls40 CORBUSIER DR ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Carport27 DOXIADIS ST ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features305 SMART RD ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing66 -68 WHITING RD ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Removal of a Regulated tree (Callistemon)UNIT 35 7 WHITING RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling and combined fence & retaining walls134 SMART RD ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Outbuilding29 EUCALYPT PDE ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
April 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers52 TOOVIS AV ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)50 CINNAMON AV ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Variation to DA 25004149 for Council assessment of the changes related to the stormwater drainage system.24 RADAR ST ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah + Deck24 EUCALYPT PDE ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Dwelling addition1 UTHWATT CT ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Proposed Swimming Pool & Safety Fences4 BROWN CR ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Removal of a Significant tree (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis)33 GREENWOOD DR ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling and combined fencing & retaining wall69 WHITING RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
February 2026
- Above ground spa pool & associated safety features46 SARNIA FARM RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and combined fence & retaining wall69 WHITING RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Partial demolition of Verandah138 HANCOCK RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Residential Flat Building comprising 7 dwellings, retaining walls and fencing1232 NORTH EAST RD ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Tree (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis)112 HANCOCK RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
January 2026
- Change of land use to indoor recreation facility (dance studio) and shop (sale of exotic birds)164 SMART RD ST AGNES SA 5097;166 SMART RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Land Division (One into Six allotments) Community titles (DA 070/119663/2020)24 RADAR ST ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Removal of a Significant tree5 WHITING RD ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Double storey Detached Dwelling, Carport, Verandah, Retaining wall and Fencing9 MOORE CR ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Land Division (1-in-8) Community Title and Removal of 3 X Significant Trees10 -12 KENNEDY ST ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
2025· 55 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah29 SARNIA FARM RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Land division (1 into 2 Torrens)6 HUGHES AV ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)25 KENNEDY ST ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Replacement swimming pool37 SARNIA FARM RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Verandah for BMX club240 SMART RD ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool and safety fence47 ABERCROMBIE CR ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
November 2025
- Two Single Storey Detached Dwellings, retaining walls and fencing6 HUGHES AV ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
- Verandah17 WHITLAM ST ST AGNES SA 5097Decision Made
- Construction of eight (8) single storey group dwellings, removal of 3 x Significant Trees and fencing10 -12 KENNEDY ST ST AGNES SA 5097Under Assessment
2024· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 53 proposals
53 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 39 proposals
39 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
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 41 Tolley Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 41 Tolley Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 42 Tolley Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 42 Tolley Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 43C Smart Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 43C Smart Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 43D Smart Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 43D Smart Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 43E Smart Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 43E Smart Road - South 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 45.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #181 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
- Above ground spa pool & associated safety featuresplanning46 SARNIA FARM RD ST AGNES SA 5097Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning27 DOXIADIS ST ST AGNES SA 5097Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Change of land use to indoor recreation facility (dance studio) and shop (sale of exotic birds)planning164 SMART RD ST AGNES SA 5097;166 SMART RD ST AGNES SA 5097Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of eight (8) single storey group dwellings, removal of 3 x Significant Trees and fencingplanning10 -12 KENNEDY ST ST AGNES SA 5097Lodged 25 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
- Double storey Detached Dwelling, Carport, Verandah, Retaining wall and Fencingplanning9 MOORE CR ST AGNES SA 5097Lodged 06 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling additionplanning1 UTHWATT CT ST AGNES SA 5097Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool and safety fenceplanning47 ABERCROMBIE CR ST AGNES SA 5097Lodged 03 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriersplanning52 TOOVIS AV ST AGNES SA 5097Lodged 22 Apr 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
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