SA · Burnside Council
Waterfall Gully, 5066
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- National parks
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Waterfall Gully sits up in the Burnside hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 161
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $3,600
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 53
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 4 / 0
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
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,295,000
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: 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.8
- State safety percentile
- 35.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
14 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
July 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolition and retaining walls126 -128 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Under Assessment
March 2025
- Dwelling Additions & Alterations, Partial demolition, Carport and Deck118 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066;120 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Retaining wall160 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
August 2023
- New verandah, and alterations to existing verandah structures77 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
May 2023
- Louvre verandah146 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
February 2023
- Upper-level dwelling addition74 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Decking, retaining wall and replacement retaining walls110 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
October 2022
- Double storey detached dwelling and associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing82 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
July 2022
- Outbuilding91 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
June 2022
- Outbuilding (tennis pavilion)74 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
March 2022
- Earthworks and Retaining Walls82 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Deck71 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Under Assessment
April 2021
- Variation to DA:180138 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
- Carport100 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision 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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (7)
- Drinking water
- Shelter
- Sports field
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
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cleland Conservation Park
- Waterfall Gully
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
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
4 state heritage places
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- 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
- Overlay applies
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
Recent changes
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- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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