SA · Salisbury Council
Walkley Heights, 5098
Current weather
11.2°CDense drizzle
82% humidity · 20.1 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.6° today · 21.1 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Emerging
- Transport
- Green space
- Shops
- Metro
Suburb profile
Walkley Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Salisbury, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar metro suburbs, even with transport and access and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,513
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,773
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 1,303
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 71 / 221 / 16
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $720
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,260,000
- Median price change
- +34.5%
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)
- 81
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 67
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 251 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 104
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental16
- Other Theft8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
- Theft From Motor Vehicle11
- Theft From Shop12
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
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 33A Walkleys Rd - West side
- Stop 34 Wright Rd - South side
- Stop 34E R.M. Williams Dr - East side
- Stop 34E R.M. Williams Dr - West side
- Stop Elms Village - Western Gate
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
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Sewer ConnectionGrand Junction Road, Sudholz Rd29 Jun 2026 – 12 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.
83 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah2 THE CIRCUIT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (3 building levels) with retaining walls and fencing22A RIVERGUM CL WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Under Assessment
- Outbuilding20 RODEO ST WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Verandah12 SLATE CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
May 2026
- Shade SailLOT 510 RM WILLIAMS DR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Under Assessment
- Verandah14 BRICKWORK PL WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
April 2026
- Storage Shed2 CREEKVIEW DR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Verandah20 SADDLE CR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
March 2026
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree in verge1 -27 WRIGHT RD WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
January 2026
- Internal alterations3 SANDSTONE AV WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary accommodation24 TOWER CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Under Assessment
November 2025
- Verandah23 SLATE CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
October 2025
- Two attached signs (to front fence) and one freestanding sign on site15 HOMESTEAD AV WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098;29 HOMESTEAD AV WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah56 SADDLE CR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Verandah50 SADDLE CR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
August 2025
- Attached Verandah28 SADDLE CR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Internal alterations (bathroom renovation)11 MARTINDALE PL WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
July 2025
- Storage Shed7 DENE ST WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Council Verge6 GUESTHOUSE CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
May 2025
- Verandah49 SADDLE CR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Verandah11 SADDLE CR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Verandah18 LEGEND AV WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Verandah13 ORANGE GR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
March 2025
- Carport12 CREEKVIEW DR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
February 2025
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree on Verge (Adj 22 Niedpath Street, Walkley Heights)22 NIEDPATH ST WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Features7 WALDIN CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
January 2025
- Verandah21 SLATE CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Residential upper story extension20 SANDSTONE AV WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
September 2024
- extension to garage for use as a garden shed25 HARDY AV GLENGOWRIE SA 5044Decision Made
August 2024
- Verandah27 FARMHOUSE AV WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
July 2024
- Carport19 PINEVIEW CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Verandah20 STOCKMAN PL WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
May 2024
- Verandah26 MARTINDALE PL WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition (Second Storey)7 DENE ST WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
April 2024
- Verandah16 DENE ST WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Replacement of Roof Framing Due to a Fault in Roof Trusses8 DROVER CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Swim Spa and Associated Safety Features24 SANDSTONE AV WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
November 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence23 CREEKVIEW DR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
August 2023
- Verandah17 HARVEY AV WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision Made
- Carport23 BOWMAN ST WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Decision 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
44 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ATM
- Homestead Cafe BakeryBakery
- Bbq (2)
- VanityBeauty salon
Unit 7 1-11 RM Williams Drive
- Bench (7)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 33 Bridge Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 33A Walkleys Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 34 Wright Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 34A Walkleys Road - 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Walkley Heights Child Care CentreHomestead Avenuechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · 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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- 47.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 25% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2043rd in Australia
- State rank
- 171st in SA
- Peer rank
- #32 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #123 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 87%
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 Environmentalcrime16
- Other Theftcrime8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime9
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime11
- Theft From Shopcrime12
- Walkley Heights Child Care CentrechildcareHomestead Avenuechildcare
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Ancillary accommodationplanning24 TOWER CT WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Attached Verandahplanning28 SADDLE CR WALKLEY HEIGHTS SA 5098Lodged 13 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- 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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