SA · Burnside Council
Wattle Park, SA, 5066
Current weather
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Desirability index
#35 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Wattle Park is a small locality in the Burnside area, home to around 1,885 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 25 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 13.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $1,050, median house prices near $1,851,000 (up 12% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 9 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,885
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,305
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 735
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,338
- Employment rate
- 59.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 24 / 57 / 29
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)
- $1,050
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,851,000
- Median price change
- +12.2%
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)
- 25
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 471 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception3
- Other Theft5
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Sct - Residence3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Wattle Park Kindergarten2a Yeltana AvenuePreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 15A Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 16A Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 17A Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 20 Penfold Rd - West side
- Stop 21 Penfold Rd - East side
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.
193 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, swimming pool and safety barrier, and associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing2A KAMALI AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition6A JOSEPH AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling13 WAHROONGA AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
May 2026
- Removal of one (1) significant tree - Willow Myrtle (Agonis flexuosa)500 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
April 2026
- Pruning of one significant Eucalyptus leucoxylon (SA Blue Gum) tree11 COOPER ANGUS GR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Deck and associated privacy screen7 WYFIELD ST WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
March 2026
- Dwelling additions and alterations, (verandah) alfresco, (outbuilding) pool house and swimming pool, Tree-damaging Activity99 PENFOLD RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
February 2026
- Fencing and outbuilding (shed)109 PENFOLD RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
January 2026
- Centenary Verandah7 WYFIELD ST WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Installation of a fibreglass swimming pool and safety features410 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Replacement Building - Shed410 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
2025· 48 proposals
December 2025
- Removal of one (1) significant Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) tree from 10 Wanbrown Avenue, Wattle Park, and pruning of one (1) significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree at 13 Wahroonga Avenue, Wattle Park10 WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066;13 WAHROONGA AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Variation to 24028468 - Retaining walls and associated earthworks40 CROMPTON DR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and two (2) verandah structures422 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree - Prunus x blireana (Purple Leafed Plum)17 GRENACHE AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree located in the rear yard3 STONYFELL RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
November 2025
- Verandah and deck129 PENFOLD RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Front Fence - pre-case sandstone410 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Construction of swimming pool6A WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling including retaining walls and fencing1E HAMBOUR PL WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Replacement retaining wall6 CROMPTON DR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including internal modifications, enclosure of existing carport, addition of storage area; and construction of timber fence and gate6 RIESLING CR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Retaining wall, fence and deck11 WOODHOUSE CR WATTLE PARK SA 5066;9 WOODHOUSE CR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding (storage shed)12 WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Excavation & Installation of fiberglass swimming pool & associated safety barrier16 WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including a new garage, vergola and deck/balcony, swimming pool and retaining walls3 CARYN PL WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) significant Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) tree8 HAMBOUR PL WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
September 2025
- Detached dwelling including associated earthworks and retaining walls11 GORDO AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Verandah & deck42 CROMPTON DR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Install heritage plaque to the front of the building (State Heritage)UNIT 1-24 1 WYNYARD GR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Front fence524 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
August 2025
- Removal of one (1) regulated Lilly Pilly treeUNIT 1-3 440 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations (new master bed with ensuite)2 GRENACHE AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- verandah8 WYFIELD ST WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
July 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, fencing and associated earthworks6A WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant tree Carob Tree (ceratonia siliqua)1 CROMPTON DR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Carport forward of dwelling and front fencing1 RIESLING CR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations, Retaining Walls514 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
June 2025
- Double storey detached dwelling including associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing6 MUSCATEL AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Installation of a 3.1m x 5m Aluminium pergola in the pool area. The structure will be 2.71m high with a motorised louvre roof. The pergola has an internal gutter that captures rain water from the louvres and directs down the rear posts. The posts are adjacent a strip drain that is attached to storm water.2 KAMALI AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
2024· 44 proposals
44 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· 28 proposals
28 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ATM
- Wattle Park BakeryBakery
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Stop 15A Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Hallett Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 16A Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17A Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Penfold Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Penfold Road - East 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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
7 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Wattle Park Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 88.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #35 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Wattle Park Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
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- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including a new garage, vergola and deck/balcony, swimming pool and retaining wallsplanning3 CARYN PL WATTLE PARK SA 5066Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwellingplanning13 WAHROONGA AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
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
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