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SA · Unley Council

Unley Park, SA, 5061

Current weather

11.7°CDense drizzle

85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 13.1° / 10.7° today · 33.2 mm rain

Desirability index

96.8/100

#8 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Unley Park is a small locality in the Unley area, home to around 1,383 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 49 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 35.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650 (flats $620, houses $1,550), median house prices near $3,037,500 (down 27% recently), 11 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
1,383
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$2,990
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
59 of 582
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Employment rate
61.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
14 / 21 / 100

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)
$620
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$1,550
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$3,037,500
Median price change
-26.8%

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)
49
Against the person
4
Against property
45
Rate per 1,000 residents
35.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 346 residents
State safety percentile
51th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
38
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental10
  • Other Theft7
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
  • Sct - Residence12
  • 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

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 10 Victoria Ave - East side
  • Stop 11 Victoria Ave - East side
  • Stop 171 Cross Rd - North side
  • Stop 172 Cross Rd - North side
  • Stop 8 Unley Rd - West side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

200 planning-related records

2026· 17 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of a carport, fence and verandah
    14 GLEN AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 24039400 by demolition of outbuilding and extending alfresco to eastern property boundary. - shed revision with relocation away from house, roofing design revised, floor plan revised - removal of boundary masonry fence around tennis court from application - removal of detached store room removed from application - pool pavilion removed from application
    61 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Removal of a regulated tree - Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak)
    218A CROSS RD UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Removal of Regulated street tree ( Jacaranda mimosifolia) - Retrospective
    11 CEDAR AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Demolition of existing carport, partial demolition of boundary fencing, construction of a garage and brush fencing
    UNIT 2 25 HIGH ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations and a carport
    4 ASHLEIGH GR UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Construction of dwelling additions and alterations, a new front fence and swimming pool with associated safety features
    56 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling (retrospective)
    14 GLEN AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Demolition of the existing brush fence at the rear of the property and construction of a 2.1 metre high Foamfast rendered fence
    UNIT 2 25 HIGH ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Land division - Boundary realignment
    14 OMAR PL UNLEY PARK SA 5061;32 THORNBER ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Variation to 21025881(593/19/C2) - Carry out alterations including replacement of existing roof, and removal of verandah and outbuildings, and construct additions including upper storey, verandahs, carport, front fence, and outbuildings on common boundaries - variation to increase floor area of second building level and alteration to the front fence.
    16 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 21030500
    27 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Carport
    56 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Removal of two (2) significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) trees
    224B CROSS RD UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Front fence
    20 WHISTLER AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions and alterations
    UNIT 5 34 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Barrier, decking, fencing and retaining walls.
    7 MIEGUNYAH AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
2025· 37 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Change in land use to shop for the use as a personal services establishment.
    364 UNLEY RD UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Partial demolition, dwelling additions and alterations including ancillary accommodation.
    36 NANTHEA TCE N UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Torrens Title Land Division - Creating one additional allotment (1 into 2)
    43 GROVE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Removal of a regulated tree - Lilly Pilly
    25 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • In-ground swimming pool, enclosed pool pump, and associated pool safety features (fence)
    54 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the existing building to incorporate an outbuilding and ancillary accommodation, and alterations to the existing swimming pool and safety fencing
    2A RUTLAND AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Construction of outbuilding (shed)
    9 GROVE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Variation to Development Application 25009533 - Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a single storey detached dwelling, in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features, front fence alterations and combined boundary fencing and retaining walls - Variation to increase the overall height of the dwelling
    12 BELLEVUE PL UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Building alterations to a Local Heritage Place
    84 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Variation to application 22018385 - Partial demolition of existing dwelling, single storey dwelling addition, swimming pool and associated fencing - Variation to include garage and verandah and alteration to dwelling addition and swimming pool.
    1 VIEW ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Variation to application 22018386 - Basement garage with associated gym, cinema and storage, tennis court fencing to a height of 3.5 meters and six light poles, 6 meters in height - Removal of the basement from the application.
    1 VIEW ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a double storey detached dwelling and swimming pool.
    37A THORNBER ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Two verandah structures
    10 WHISTLER AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations, carport and new pool fencing to the existing in-ground swimming pool
    26 GEORGE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Front Masonary Pilllar Fence
    43 NANTHEA TCE S UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • In-ground swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features (fence) and partial demolition of hebel wall on side of alfresco area
    16 RUTLAND AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Variation to 23028303 - alter the internal family room, balcony on the western side facing Omar Place, behind balustrade. Small balcony on the second story façade as a service balcony. Extra Alfresco in the internal area - extra roof trusses. Removed internal wine room.
    27 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Removal of Regulated street tree (Jacaranda, mimosifolia) on verge in front o 21 Thornber Street, Unley Park (Retrospective)
    21 THORNBER ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 24039400 by demolition of outbuilding and extending alfresco to eastern property boundary
    61 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
  • Pruning of a Significant Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (River Red Gum)
    21 VICTORIA AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary structures
    13 WHISTLER AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Variation to DA 090/588/2019
    1 HEYWOOD AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Removal of a significant tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis).
    4 ADDISCOMBE PL UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
2024· 38 proposals

38 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 30 proposals

30 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 26 proposals

26 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 51 proposals

51 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

52 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (16)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • City of UnleyBicycle Parking
  • Stop 10 Victoria Avenue - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 10 Victoria Avenue - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 171 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 172 Cross Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 8 King William Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 8 King William 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.

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Heritage

88 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
1

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
96.8/100
Cohort rank
#8 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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