SA · Walkerville Council
Vale Park, 5081
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Vale Park is a smaller suburban community in the Walkerville area, home to around 2,452 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 97 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+30%), roughly 39.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650 (flats $402, houses $680), median house prices near $1,478,000 (up 20% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 10 public transport stops within the suburb, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 2,452
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,031
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 1,005
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 61.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 56 / 130 / 24
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)
- $402.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,478,000
- Median price change
- +20.2%
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)
- 97
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 81
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 153 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 37
- Increase (daily rate)
- +29.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental12
- Other Theft21
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent10
- Sct - Residence14
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv6
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,097
- Vale Park Pre-school40 Ascot AvePreschools
- Vale Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1097
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
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 14 Harris Rd - South East side
- Stop 15 Wilpena Ave - North West side
- Stop 15 Wilpena Ave - South East side
- Stop 16 North East Rd - South East side
- Stop 17 North East Rd - South 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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
282 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a double storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and removal of two regulated trees5 JEFFERY RD VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of two double storey detached dwellings3 WATERMAN AV VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- 26A1107 Land Division to create 9 allotments1 HAMILTON ST VALE PARK SA 5081;6 ILFORD ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Stratco Storage Shed182 NORTH EAST RD VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling3 CAMBRIDGE ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
May 2026
- Retrospective approval for the partial change of use from a detached dwelling to a dwelling and office tenancy20 ASCOT AV VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of attached alfresco verandah to rear45B ANGAS AV VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Construction of verandah to rear25 MIMOSA DR VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Division and removal of a significant tree32 ASCOT AV VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)69 LANSDOWNE TCE VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
March 2026
- Tree-damaging activity - removal of a regulated tree - 'Raywood' Claret Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. Oxycarpa)69 LANSDOWNE TCE VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Construction of two double storey dwellings, retaining wall and the removal of three regulated trees1 CHASE GR VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) regulated tree, construction of four (4) single storey dwellings, construction of five (5) two-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement and boundary retaining wall and fencing.1 HAMILTON ST VALE PARK SA 5081;6 ILFORD ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Detached two storey dwelling, removal of one (1) regulated tree and masonry boundary fencing43 FIFE ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 land division2 ELM CT VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Two, two storey dwellings and boundary retaining wall and fencing1 HUTTON ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of fence and wall2A LINDSAY ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and verandah12 STEWART AV VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of fence, boundary retaining walls and render walling2B LINDSAY ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
February 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling, outbuilding, boundary fence and retaining walls, swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features17 MILNE ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Dwelling Internal Alterations1 WATERMAN AV VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of a dwelling addition20 MILNE ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Detached, two-storey dwelling168 NORTH EAST RD VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
January 2026
- Partial demolition and construction of a dwelling addition and outbuilding (shed).10 WASHINGTON ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Three-bedroom supported co-located accommodation, with 3 independent living areas and carers office to be classed as Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) under NDIS housing development13 CLISBY ST VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Verandah12A ILFORD ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of upper-level addition and alterations to existing dwelling1 TONKIN ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title division1 HUTTON ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 2 allotments) and the construction of two, double storey detached dwellings34 HARRIS RD VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
October 2025
- Sub division to create 2 torrens titles(1 into 2)13 FIFE ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling2B LINDSAY ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- - Demolition of existing fence - Demolition of existing outbuildings - Demolition of existing crossover - New driveway crossover and make good to old crossover - New front fence - New plantings to verge - New car port (existing car port relocated) - New roof-mounted solar panels to existing dwelling67 ANGAS AV VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a concrete swimming pool and associated pool fencing and safety features.67 ANGAS AV VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title168 NORTH EAST RD VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- two storey dwelling2A LINDSAY ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- VERANDAH55 WILPENA AV VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
August 2025
- Double storey detached dwelling and swimming pool3 ALMOND CT VALE PARK SA 5081Under Assessment
- Land division (1 into 4 Torrens)184 NORTH EAST RD VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
- Concrete SwimmingPool26 DOREEN ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision Made
July 2025
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Division1 GEORGE ST VALE PARK SA 5081Decision 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
40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (9)
- Stop 13 Vale Street - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Vale Street - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Harris Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Harris Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 14A Ilford Street - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 14A Ilford Street - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 15 Wilpena Avenue - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 15 Wilpena Avenue - South 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)
- 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
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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
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 39.3/100
- National rank
- 3410th in Australia
- State rank
- 346th in SA
- Peer rank
- #76 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #241 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
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 Environmentalcrime12
- Other Theftcrime21
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime10
- Sct - Residencecrime14
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime6
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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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