SA · West Torrens Council
Underdale, 5032
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Updated
Desirability score
- Emerging
- Transport
- Shops
- Metro
- Residential
Suburb profile
Underdale is a practical smaller community in West Torrens, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Sitting close to the city centre, it is easy to dip into neighbouring suburbs for work, dining and events. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in transport and access and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,429
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,578
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 84 of 1,097
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,786
- Employment rate
- 63.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 57 / 179 / 188
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)
- $700
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,551,000
- Median price change
- +41%
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)
- 170
- Against the person
- 30
- Against property
- 140
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 81 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 87
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental31
- Other Theft38
- Sct - Residence12
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Shop24
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,000
- Underdale High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1000
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Holbrooks Rd - West side
- Stop 11 Ashley St - South side
- Stop 13 Holbrooks Rd - West side
- Stop 9 Henley Beach Rd - North side
- Stop 9A Holbrooks Rd - West 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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
170 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- VerandahUNIT 1 5 MELLOR AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) two-storey residential flat buildings (One comprising 8 dwellings & one comprising 7 dwellings for a total of 15 dwellings) for the purposes of affordable housing and masonry fencing.134 ASHLEY ST UNDERDALE SA 5032;19 WILFORD AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 26012505: 'Variation to Development application 25039471: 'Two (2) two-storey detached dwellings' - to increase upper level footprint towards side and rear & amendment to front facade' - addition of cellar31 GARDEN TCE UNDERDALE SA 5032;33 GARDEN TCE LOCKLEYS SA 5032Under Assessment
- Verandah10E SHERRIFF ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Boundary realignment - 2 into 2134 ASHLEY ST UNDERDALE SA 5032;19 WILFORD AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
- Outbuilding1 KENNETH AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
May 2026
- Removal of Regulated tree (Ulmus parvifolia) from the rear.15 ARNOLD ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, internal building alterations and verandah20 GOLDEN GLOW AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
April 2026
- Variation to Development application 25039471: 'Two (2) two-storey detached dwellings' - to increase upper level footprint towards side and rear & amendment to front facade31 GARDEN TCE UNDERDALE SA 5032;33 GARDEN TCE LOCKLEYS SA 5032Under Assessment
- Two (2) storey residential flat building comprising six (6) dwellings with associated landscaping, boundary fencing and retaining walls242 HENLEY BEACH RD UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding and carport20 GOLDEN GLOW AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
March 2026
- Dwelling addition10 GOLDEN GLOW AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
- Community title land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing16A ARNOLD ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Torrens title land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing16A ARNOLD ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Internal alterations to existing warehouse including increased warehouse floor area, reduced office area, and associated car parking19 VINTAGE RD UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
- Two (2), two-storey detached dwellings and two swimming pools12 PEARSE ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
February 2026
- Removal of Significant Tree238 HENLEY BEACH RD UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
- Change of use of unit 3 to a 'motor repair station'UNIT 3 150 -156 ASHLEY ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
January 2026
- Removal of one (1) regulated (Angophora Costata) tree4 STYLES PL UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Two (2) two-storey detached dwellings31 GARDEN TCE UNDERDALE SA 5032;33 GARDEN TCE LOCKLEYS SA 5032Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising 10 dwellings for the purposes of affordable housing and masonry fencing.134 ASHLEY ST UNDERDALE SA 5032;19 WILFORD AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling Addition (Lift)5 GREEN LANE UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Community land division (1 into 10)134 ASHLEY ST UNDERDALE SA 5032;19 WILFORD AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Conventional land division (2 into 3)134 ASHLEY ST UNDERDALE SA 5032;19 WILFORD AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Internal alterations and single storey dwelling addition266 HENLEY BEACH RD UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Torrens Title land division (1 into 2)30 HOWARD ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
November 2025
- VerandahUNIT 1 9 HARDYS RD UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Dwelling addition/alteration, carport, shed at rear and a swimming pool with associated pool equipment11 GOLDEN GLOW AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
October 2025
- Installation of a concrete precast swimming pool and associated pool fencing8 HINTON ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Construction of two(2) single storey detached dwellings and associated boundary fence19 WILFORD AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Under Assessment
- VERANDAH148 SHERRIFF CT UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah2 HURTLE CT UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Variation to Application 24008740 - Alterations to approved acoustic treatment in the form of a new acoustic wall to replace existing metal cladding on rear gable end; and a new internal corridorUNIT 2 15 VINTAGE RD UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Front fence to a maximum height of 1.8 metres21A ARNOLD ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding for the use as a shed3A HOWARD ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Verandah8 HINTON ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
July 2025
- VerandahUNIT 4 4 HOWARD ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
- Construction of a verandahUNIT 7 11 HARDYS RD UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
June 2025
- Land division - Community - 1 into 10 allotments and common property304 HENLEY BEACH RD UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of a verandah over the entry door9 MELLOR AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Decision 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
22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Stop 10 Garden Terrace - North sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Henley Beach Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Holbrooks Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Holbrooks Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Ashley Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Ashley Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Ashley Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Ashley Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Holbrooks Road - East 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)
- 7/10
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 35.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4128th in Australia
- State rank
- 416th in SA
- Peer rank
- #87 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #276 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
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 Environmentalcrime31
- Other Theftcrime38
- Sct - Residencecrime12
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime13
- Theft From Shopcrime24
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Boundary realignment - 2 into 2planning134 ASHLEY ST UNDERDALE SA 5032;19 WILFORD AV UNDERDALE SA 5032Lodged 05 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Change of use of unit 3 to a 'motor repair station'planningUNIT 3 150 -156 ASHLEY ST UNDERDALE SA 5032Lodged 03 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
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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