SA · Alexandrina Council
Strathalbyn, 5255
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Desirability score
- Heritage
- Affordable
- Rural
- Transport
- Green space
Suburb profile
Strathalbyn is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Alexandrina, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Close enough to visit the capital for a day trip, yet far enough away to keep a distinctly local pace. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.
Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 7,246
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,254
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 186 of 3,030
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 51.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 205 / 153 / 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.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $497.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 177
- Against the person
- 62
- Against property
- 115
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 117 residents
- State safety percentile
- 35.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 53
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental24
- Other Theft40
- Sct - Non Residence11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury26
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury13
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
- 5 (3 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 997
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 SchoolCombined · ICSEA 981
- Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn 7-12 Campus11 Callington RoadPrimary/Secondary Combined
- Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn R-6 Campus34 East TerracePrimary Education
- Strathalbyn Kindergarten9 Coronation RoadPreschools
- Strathalbyn Kindergarten Outreach1A Burkett DrivePreschools
- Tyndale Christian School StrathalbynCombined · ICSEA 1013
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
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Callington Rd / Thomas St - North side (Eastern Fleurieu School 7-12)
- East Tce / Rowe St - West side (Eastern Fleurieu School Strathalbyn R-6 Campus)
- Stop Commercial Rd / Jeff St - West side
- Stop North Pde / Murray St - North side
- Stop Strathalbyn South Tce
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
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Tree PruningStrathalbyn Road, Adelaide Rd16 Jul 2024 – 16 Aug 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.
1,298 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a carport17 ARCHER CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Torrens Title Allotment7 SANDERGROVE RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Community title land division comprising six (6) community lots including one (1) lot in two (2) pieces and one (1) common property parcel4 STODDART ST STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of a freestanding carport10 ADAMS ST STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing10 WESTWOOD CCT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition6 ELLIOTT ST STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling19 BADCOE CR STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- attached verandah53 ST ANDREWS DR STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & safety fences14 JUDE CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah75 DALMORE DR STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)1 SOUTH TCE STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (Garage)17 ROBERTS ST STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of carport and verandah5 SANDERGROVE RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding11 BADCOE CR STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construct single storey dwelling additions, building alterations and wet areas within existing shed (domestic)1 WAY ST STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah11 LINDSAY CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation (conversion of old stable building), carport and 1.8m high stone wall.1405 PARIS CREEK RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of Single Storey Detached Dwelling10 EAST TCE STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling13 BONNIN CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)10 BLUE CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Outbuilding with associated verandah (domestic storage)14 JUDE CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) self-storage facilities (stores) with associated advertisementLOT 45 DUNREATH RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Carport9 FRENCHAM LANE STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Partial change in land use to enable up to 6 events (2 major and 4 minor events per calendar year) related to horsemanship and Australian Bush Skills, between the hours of midday and 11pm for a maximum duration of 8 hours per event, including the playing of music for up to 4 hours and onsite camping for up to 500 persons on the night of the event.167 LANGHORNE CREEK RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255;41 CALLINGTON RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255;51 CALLINGTON RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of outbuilding92 DRY PLAINS RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Single Storey Group Dwelling34A ASHBOURNE RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Addition to existing consulting rooms (comprising 1 additional consult room) and internal building alterations.44 HIGH ST STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport18 WEST TCE STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah47 WEATHERS DR STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a carport9 HAIGH CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
- Verandah29 -43 PARKER AV STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah16 FRISK CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah29 -43 PARKER AV STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage)109 DRY PLAINS RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing14 GEORGE JONES ST STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Installation of a swimming pool & associated swimming pool safety features and earthworks33 WEATHERS DR STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a carport16E KERSLAKE CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling8 MORAN PL STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Demolition of outbuilding in a Historic Area Overlay4 STODDART ST STRATHALBYN SA 5255Decision Made
- Land division creating two (2) additional allotments (2 into 4)1 FERGUSON RD STRATHALBYN SA 5255;3 CARRUTHERS CT STRATHALBYN SA 5255Under Assessment
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Strathalbyn and District Health Service14 Alfred PlacePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
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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 safer places
- 1
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)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 50.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 20% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1768th in Australia
- State rank
- 135th in SA
- Peer rank
- #6 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #17 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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 Environmentalcrime24
- Other Theftcrime40
- Sct - Non Residencecrime11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime26
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime13
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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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