SA · Unley Council
Wayville, SA, 5034
Current weather
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85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.8° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#144 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Wayville is a small locality in the Unley area, home to around 1,922 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 287 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 149.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550, median house prices near $1,430,000 (down 54% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,922
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,035
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 85 of 832
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,123
- Employment rate
- 64.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 41 / 76 / 374
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)
- $555
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,430,000
- Median price change
- -53.7%
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)
- 287
- Against the person
- 30
- Against property
- 257
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 149.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 64 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 35
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental19
- Other Theft59
- Sct - Non Residence13
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury15
- Theft From Shop127
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,164
- Annesley CollegePrimary · ICSEA 1164
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 2 Wayville
- Stop 2A Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 2B Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 2C Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 3 Goodwood Rd - West side
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
- PavingGoodwood Road, Young St19 Jul 2023 – 26 Jul 2028
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.
192 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Extension to gable carport and installation of carport panel door12 TREVELYAN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Roof-mounted air conditioning units (retrospective approval)UNIT 2 10 SIMPSON PDE WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Demolition of ancillary structures, construction of a verandah and outbuilding53 ROSE TCE WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Illuminated signage24 -25 GREENHILL RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Concrete Swimming Pool264 YOUNG ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Proposed Development Details Internal commercial office fit out to existing tenancy including new partitions, glazing, ceilings, floor finishes, joinery, lighting, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic service modifications, and associated base building service upgrades required to support the fit out works. No change of use proposed.24 -25 GREENHILL RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
May 2026
- Update to Essential Safety Provision Schedules24 -25 GREENHILL RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- VARIATION to DA Development application - 24005690. Changes to approved front fence.10 TREVELYAN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Verandah and double story outbuilding with associated ancillary accommodation36 DAVENPORT TCE WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition of a verandah and partial demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a single storey dwelling addition with building alterations7 SHORT ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
March 2026
- Upgrade of ESP Schedule.UNIT 1-3 50 GREENHILL RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
February 2026
- construct in ground swimming pool & install associated safety fencing53 ROSE TCE WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Partial demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and deck.315 YOUNG ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and building alterations20 JOSLIN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 090/548/2018 and 090/872/2012 - construction of 42 new car parking spaces.6 BARTLEY CR WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Internal alterations to the existing building, change of use from a shop to office2 KING WILLIAM RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Land Division - conversion Strata to Torrens Title.UNIT 1 47 JOSLIN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034;UNIT 2 45 JOSLIN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, demolition of an existing verandah, and construction of a dwelling addition and building alterations4 TREVELYAN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
2025· 38 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah and alterations to pool safety fence15 ROSE TCE WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation, carport and deck3 CLARK ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures, refurbishment of the existing ELC building, construction of verandahs, outbuildings and fencing28 ROSE TCE WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
October 2025
- Variation to DA 22038077 comprising various external and internal alterations60 GREENHILL RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Installation of State Heritage identifying Blue Plaque - entryway to Church entrance26 KING WILLIAM RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
September 2025
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new verandahs, carport, alterations to existing garage, inground swimming pool and fencing6 SHORT ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and building alterations to existing semi-detached dwelling, partial demolition of the dwelling and demolition of ancillary structures, and construction of a verandah and deck270 YOUNG ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Demolition of outbuilding and Torrens title land division - Boundary re-alignment (2 into 2)10 CLARK ST WAYVILLE SA 5034;12 CLARK ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
August 2025
- Removal of a regulated tree (Citharexylum spiniosum - Fiddlewood)10 TREVELYAN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Remove significant tree - Eucalyptus gomphocephala (Tuart Gum)30 JOSLIN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Advertising sign with internal illumination.UNIT 1 7 GREENHILL RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Demolition of existing verandah and construction of a new verandah and internal alterations264 YOUNG ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
July 2025
- Conservation works to a Local Heritage Place28 ROSE TCE WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated tree - Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum)5 TREVELYAN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Single storey addition and alteration to existing dwelling including new deck271 YOUNG ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Partial change of use to shop (second hand books and vintage wares)53 GOODWOOD RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Demolish existing lean-to and construct new addition to dwelling (ensuite)278 YOUNG ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
- Internal fitout of officeUNIT 1 20 GREENHILL RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Three level building for the use as consulting rooms, with associated car parking and landscaping6 KING WILLIAM RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
June 2025
- Extension to existing laundry18 TREVELYAN ST WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
May 2025
- Alterations and additions to the existing office buildingUNIT 1-6 26 GREENHILL RD WAYVILLE SA 5034Under Assessment
- Masonry front fence with open grill between piers132 ROSE TCE WAYVILLE SA 5034Decision Made
2024· 41 proposals
41 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 29 proposals
29 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 33 proposals
33 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
83 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Plaster Fun HouseArt
41 Goodwood Road
- ATM
- Bbq
- Bench (19)
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- Unley City CouncilBicycle Repair Station
- Stop 1B Greenhill Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 1C Greenhill Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 2Bus stop
- Stop 2 Goodwood 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Vista Day Surgery57 Greenhill RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
41 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
- Little Shining Starschildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 56.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #144 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
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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
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