SA · Walkerville Council
Walkerville, 5081
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Walkerville (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Walkerville area, home to around 2,867 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 247 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-9%), roughly 86.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $620 (flats $600, houses $780), median house prices near $2,207,500 (down 2% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, 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
- 2,867
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,911
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 132 of 1,286
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 52.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 61 / 344 / 227
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)
- $600
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $780
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 45
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,207,500
- Median price change
- -1.9%
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)
- 247
- Against the person
- 30
- Against property
- 217
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 86.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 96 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 37
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental40
- Other Theft59
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Motor Vehicle15
- Theft From Shop59
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 (3 schools)
- 1,139
- St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1191
- St Monica's Parish SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1102
- Walkerville Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1139
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
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 11 North East Rd - South East side
- Stop 11 Smith St - North East side
- Stop 11 Smith St - South West side
- Stop 11 Walkerville Tce - North West side
- Stop 12 Walkerville Tce - 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.
217 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of two storey detached dwelling, ancillary accommodation, retaining walls and fence, swimming pool and removal of three regulated trees8 FULLER ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) double storey detached dwellings, boundary fence and retaining wall193 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
May 2026
- Removal of the existing timber picket fence and construction of a tubular rod and spear metal fence and gate5 WILSDEN ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing Supported Accommodation facility including the creation of six (6) additional rooms160 -176 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey dwelling on allotment 5733/776 and the partial demolition and addition to the annex (Representative Building) on allotment 5776/831, alterations to include a guest room, wine room, gym, alfresco and wellness room with a covered walkway, ancillary outbuilding (shed), swimming pool associated safety barrier fence, front boundary fencing with boundary fencing and retaining walls.18 ST ANDREWS ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 24015944 - building alterations including increase to roof height14 LANSDOWNE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling11 WILSDEN ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Change of use from indoor recreation facility to shop/café91 -93 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing building and the construction of double storey building to be used as consulting rooms and offices103 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of an educational facility (storage shed)82 NORTH EAST RD WALKERVILLE SA 5081;92 NORTH EAST RD WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Construction of replacement attached carport37A FULLER ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
March 2026
- Variation to Application 25030665 amendment to the dwelling addition and alterations and construct of an ancillary carport.193 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Variation to Application 25030663 to create a fourth allotment (land division)193 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
February 2026
- Refurbishment and upgrades to hospital (Stage A refurbishments and Stage B P2.1 & P1 cosmetic works only)14 -18 NORTH EAST RD WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a two storey dwelling11A ST ANDREWS ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling16 HAY ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
2025· 24 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of a verandah4B LANSDOWNE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Proposed Repairs to Fire Damaged TenanciesUNIT 1 80 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Installation of six flagpoles on on school grounds to honour distinguished Old Scholars17 SMITH ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081;22 SMITH ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Construction of two storey detached dwelling, fencing and swimming pool6 ST ANDREWS ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling addition, carport, verandah and solar panels38 WARWICK ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
October 2025
- Vergola Roofing System.2A SMITH ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Proposed fitout104 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Partial demolition of, and for alterations and additions to, the existing dwelling193 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Land division into three Torrens title allotments193 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Proposed upper floor addition83 CHURCH TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Removal of eight regulated trees and two significant trees193 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Alteration and addition to existing residence including, partial demolition, pool and pool house71 CHURCH TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
September 2025
- Proposed Two Storey Dwelling with Pool14 WILSDEN ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Extension to existing residential dwelling119 STEPHEN TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Signage for W Centre39 SMITH ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Construction of a new veranda in front of the existing garage at the dwelling.36 BRUNSWICK ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Significant Tree Removal47 ST ANDREWS ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
August 2025
- Proposal to demolish existing double story dwelling and build new residence. Existing swimming pool to be retained.28 WILSDEN ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Replacement of the existing carport28 BRUNSWICK ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Remove Regulated Tree (retrospective)6 ST ANDREWS ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Install solar panels on the roofs of the rear and side elevations.1 DEVONSHIRE ST WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, demolition of outbuildings, and the construction of dwelling addition and alterations4 LANSDOWNE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Alterations and Additions to rear of the existing building.73 WALKERVILLE TCE WALKERVILLE SA 5081Decision Made
- community division 1 into 330 WILSDEN ST WALKERVILLE 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
59 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Foods For You EspeciallyBakery
- Walkerville BakeryBakery
- Station Ninety FiveBeauty salon
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Stop 10 Smith Street - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Walkerville Terrace - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Walkerville Terrace - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 10A Smith Street - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 10A Smith Street - South West 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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 46.2/100
- National rank
- 2211th in Australia
- State rank
- 189th in SA
- Peer rank
- #13 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #137 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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 Environmentalcrime40
- Other Theftcrime59
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime13
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime15
- Theft From Shopcrime59
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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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