SA · Prospect Council
Thorngate, 5082
Current weather
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82% humidity · 20.1 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.6° today · 21.1 mm rain
Updated
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Thorngate is a welcoming smaller community in Prospect, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Local identity runs deep. This is the kind of place people stay once they have found it.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Population
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $3,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 67
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,763
- Employment rate
- 66.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 4 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 101
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 98
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 561.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 118
- Increase (daily rate)
- +74.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Theft47
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Shop47
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 7 Main North Rd - North West side
- Stop 7 Prospect Rd - East 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
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksFitzroy Terrace, Fitzroy Terrace Service Rd03 Jun 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksFitzroy Terrace, Fitzroy Terrace Service Rd01 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksFitzroy Terrace, Fitzroy Terrace Service Rd16 Jun 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.
19 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Two-storey Detached Dwelling, Front Fence, Outbuilding, Retaining walls and Fences, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence21 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling, Verandahs, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence, and Fencing and Retaining Walls27 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Garage) and Removal of Significant Tree (Willow Myrtle)27 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Under Assessment
October 2025
- Inground Swimming Pool and Safety Fence37 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Garage (replace existing garage)31 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
November 2024
- Advertising Displays (Rebranding BP Signage to Shell)20A -20B MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082;20A MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082;20B MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
October 2024
- Carport19 CHURCHER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling, garage (UMR), Alfresco (URM) and Masonry front fence.37 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Carport8 CHURCHER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
September 2023
- bullnose verandah10 THORNGATE ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
- • Variation to DA 22039821 – change in roof material from colorbond roof sheeting to galvanised roof sheeting • Variation to DA 22037214 – changes to the boundary fence • New outbuilding5 FITZROY TCE THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
January 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence5 FITZROY TCE THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Proposed partial demolition , renovation and extension to an existing dwelling.5 FITZROY TCE THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
November 2022
- Replacement of side and rare fence.5 FITZROY TCE THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
August 2022
- bullnose carport and front verandah renovation4 CHURCHER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
April 2022
- Significant Tree Removal31 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
March 2022
- Fence and retaining wall on western boundary17 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
June 2021
- Demolition of existing verandah, alterations to existing dwelling (new windows, sliding door) and construction of a single storey dwelling addition8 THORNGATE ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- ON THE RUN PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
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
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bus stop
- Stop 7 Main North Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Prospect Road - East sideBus stop
- OportoFast food
20A Main North Road
- OTR ThorngatePetrol station
20A Main North Road, Thorngate
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (5)
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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
5 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- 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
Recent changes
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- OTR Thorngateamenities20A Main North Road, Thorngatefuel
- Oportoamenities20A Main North Roadfast_food
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Stop 7 Main North Road - North West sideamenitiesbus_stop
- Stop 7 Prospect Road - East sideamenitiesbus_stop
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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