SA · Charles Sturt Council
Tennyson (SA), SA, 5022
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
98.9/100
How this score is calculated#1 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Tennyson (SA) is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 1,137 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 33 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 29.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $745 (flats $600, houses $1,200), median house prices near $3,720,000 (up 28% recently), 12 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
- 1,137
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $2,061
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 80 of 573
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 60.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 26 / 193 / 0
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)
- $1,200
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $745
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $3,720,000
- Median price change
- +28.3%
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)
- 33
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 379 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 96
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft5
- Sct - Non Residence3
- Sct - Residence6
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 30C Military Rd - West side
- Stop 31A Military Rd - West side
- Stop 31B Military Rd - East side
- Stop 32B Military Rd - East side
- Stop 32B Military Rd - West 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.
123 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
May 2026
- Swimming pool35 TENNYSON HEIGHTS CT TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
April 2026
- Conventional land division one into two allotments and removal of a regulated street tree6 HILLVIEW AV TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Lower and upper-level dwelling alterations and additions to the rear and swimming pool101 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
- New automated louvre roof system (verandah) to upper level balcony2 BUCKNALL CT TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding to rear of existing dwelling4 LIBBY CT TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
January 2026
- Two storey dwelling including construction of part masonry front fence65 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of unit 2UNIT 2 80 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwellingUNIT 6 58 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
November 2025
- Enclosed existing verandahUNIT 18 74 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Land division (1 into 4 Torrens)106 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding including a wet area to the rear of the existing dwelling and variation to the pool safety barrier4 TENNYSON HEIGHTS CT TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Two double storey detached dwellings with an ancillary swimming pool and associated safety fencing for dwelling 215 LAKESIDE CT TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
August 2025
- Variation to Planning Consent No. 25008671 for a two-storey detached dwelling with basement and associated earthwork, fencing and landscaping - variation comprising an increase in the number of building levels from two to three, with a living room/ study, two bedrooms, bathroom and balcony on the third level.37 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - One allotment into two.22 SUNLAKE PL TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Swimming Pool sited at the rear of the existing dwelling6 BLUELAKE CT TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
July 2025
- Variation to Planning Consent 24042024 comprising various floor plan and boundary setback amendments116A SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
- Conventional land division one allotment into two and the removal of one Regulated Palm Tree15 LAKESIDE CT TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Variation to DA's 22001384, 22022208, 23001275 - Amendments to landscaping plan83 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
May 2025
- Variation to 24004096: Three storey detached dwelling with two levels of living space and a roof top terrace with total building height of 9.0m, swimming pool and safety barriers, 2.4m high concrete fence to rear boundary, 2.1m high concrete fence to the front boundary and Colorbond fence on side boundaries up to 2.2m high Stage 1- Footings (dwelling only) Stage 2- Remainder of dwelling Stage 3- Retaining and Fencing and Pool and Safety Barrier21 SUNLAKE PL TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
- Proposed alteration and addition to the existing dwelling.107A SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 252/1137/19, 21034965 and 23021265 - Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising of three dwellings and two, two-group storey dwellings to the rear (5 dwellings in total) and retaining wall to a maximum height of 3.7m with associated fencing - Changes to external and internal appearance and siting of dwellings and revised stormwater management plan113A MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022;115 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Variations to DA 22019721 - Three storey dwelling and swimming pool - Creation of a basement level (home cinema), removal of internal courtyard and soft landscaping alterations, and external materials and finishes changes to dwelling 1 - staged application. Stage 1 - Construction of superstructure and completed building – dwelling 1 and Stage 2 – Dwelling 2.150 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
April 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling55 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
- Creating six allotments from two and construction of communal driveway and associated landscaping (community title) - staged application (Stage 1 - Creation of titles and Stage 2 - Construction of communal driveway and associated landscaping)113A MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022;115 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
March 2025
- two storey detached dwelling with basement and associated earthwork, fencing and landscaping37 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
- Replacement VerandahUNIT 8 80 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Removal of existing brick centre pillar to Double Garage Door opening. Installation of Engineered Beam to support Roof loads and then re-instatement of bricks to create a single opening in preparation for Installation by others of a single Sectional Panel lift doorUNIT 6 58 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation above existing garage with wall on boundary for a length of 6.25m and height of 6.7m, external staircase and relocated verandah (vergola)55B SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
January 2025
- Construction of a three storey detached dwelling, swimming pool and safety fence, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping116 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
2024· 28 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations to existing outdoor undercover area including outdoor heater/chimney, bbq, seat, planter, stairs & masonry privacy screen on northern boundary10 TENNYSON HEIGHTS CT TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division - one allotment into three plus common land173 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
November 2024
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling1 TENNYSON HEIGHTS CT TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
October 2024
- Removal of a significant date palm tree in the front yard8 LAKESIDE CT TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Construction of a three storey detached dwelling with roof terrace and boundary walls (side and rear boundary walls with lengths ranging from 5.5m to 6.6m at a maximum height ranging from 3m to 3.48m) and associated landscaping and masonry front fence1A HILLVIEW AV TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
- Internal and external alterations to the existing dwelling and an inground swimming pool66 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
September 2024
- Two storey detached dwelling facing Military Road, retaining wall and fencing84 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling (Future Lot 12)21 SUNLAKE PL TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
August 2024
- Internal Alterations And Replacement Of Fire Damaged Upper Floor Roof Structure Of Existing Dwelling79 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
- Three storey detached dwelling and spa including retaining walls up to 5m in height along southern boundary for a length of 8m35A MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Under Assessment
July 2024
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment from four titles into two (from Strata to Torrens title allotments)149 ESPLANADE TENNYSON SA 5022Decision Made
2023· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 28 proposals
28 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 18 proposals
18 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
55 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (16)
- Stop 30C Military Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 31 Military Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 31A Military Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 31A Military Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 31B Military Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 31B Military Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 32 Military Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 32 Military Road - West 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
1 state heritage place
- 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
- 98.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #1 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
- Alterations and additions to existing dwellingplanning55 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 30 Apr 2025 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwellingplanningUNIT 6 58 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing outdoor undercover area including outdoor heater/chimney, bbq, seat, planter, stairs & masonry privacy screen on northern boundaryplanning10 TENNYSON HEIGHTS CT TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 20 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation above existing garage with wall on boundary for a length of 6.25m and height of 6.7m, external staircase and relocated verandah (vergola)planning55B SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 02 Mar 2025 · Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division - one allotment into three plus common landplanning173 MILITARY RD TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 10 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a three storey detached dwelling with roof terrace and boundary walls (side and rear boundary walls with lengths ranging from 5.5m to 6.6m at a maximum height ranging from 3m to 3.48m) and associated landscaping and masonry front fenceplanning1A HILLVIEW AV TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 16 Oct 2024 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a three storey detached dwelling, swimming pool and safety fence, retaining walls, fencing and landscapingplanning116 SEAVIEW RD TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 06 Jan 2025 · Under Assessment
- Conventional land division one allotment into two and the removal of one Regulated Palm Treeplanning15 LAKESIDE CT TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 07 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Conventional land division one into two allotments and removal of a regulated street treeplanning6 HILLVIEW AV TENNYSON SA 5022Lodged 23 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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