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SA · Charles Sturt Council

Welland, 5007

Current weather

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Desirability score

41/100
Average

Top 43% of South Australia's suburbs

77% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage
  • Emerging
  • Cafés
  • Shops
  • Metro
What Welland is known for: Heritage, Emerging, Cafés, Shops, Metro

Suburb profile

In Charles Sturt, Welland is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.

Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum.

Population

Population
881
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,467
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
26 of 379
Median monthly mortgage
$1,767
Employment rate
59.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
28 / 66 / 48

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)
$455
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$670
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$640
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,332,500
Median price change
+40.3%

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)
179
Against the person
9
Against property
170
Rate per 1,000 residents
203.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 98 residents
State safety percentile
94.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
94
Increase (daily rate)
+15.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental15
  • Other Theft38
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle12
  • Theft From Shop89

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

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 12 Port Rd - South side
  • Stop 13 Grange Rd - North side
  • Stop 13 Grange Rd - South side
  • Stop 13 Port Rd - South West side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • ConstructionGrange Road, Coombe Rd13 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
  • ConstructionGrange Road, Coombe Rd27 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
  • Road RepairPort Road, Malcolm St30 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • Traffic ManagementPort Road, Way Tce07 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

123 planning-related records

2026· 15 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Partial demolition to the rear of the existing dwelling, with associated carport to the side and dwelling additions and alterations to the rear
    25 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Community Title Land Division - one allotment into two
    7 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Building alterations - removal of an internal wall
    19 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Shed located to the rear of the existing dwelling, 18m in length on southern boundary, 12m on northern boundary and 14m wide
    66 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Variation to condition 9 of DA 251/00927/96 to increase the hours of operation - Condition 9 to change from 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am and 6pm on Saturdays to be between 7am and 10pm Monday to Sunday
    500 -500A PORT RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Construction of two warehouses and associated offices, landscaping and car parking
    22 GAWLER AV WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Carport and verandah to the side of the existing dwelling.
    15 WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Change of use from a dwelling and car detailing workshop to a dwelling and motor repair station
    104 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Change of use from office to office and shop (in the form of a coffee truck)
    79 GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling with associated boundary fencing
    72A ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Construction light industry including office, warehouse (food packaging), ancillary car parking and landscaping
    98 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Change of use from residential to office and construction of an associated carpark
    25 HINDMARSH AV WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Building alterations and additions to existing building with associated signage
    70 GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Single storey alterations and addition to existing single storey representative dwelling, construction of a garage and carport.
    18 WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Ancillary outbuilding to be located at the rear of the existing dwelling
    20 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling
    14 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Additions and alterations sited to the rear of the existing dwelling with a wall on the northern side boundary, carport to the southern side boundary, verandah to the rear, 1.8 metres high masonry fence to the front allotment boundary, swimming pool and associated safety features to the rear
    76 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Dwelling Addition
    80 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Change in use to indoor recreation facility
    88 -88A GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Partial demolition of the Dwelling at the rear with associated carport at the side.
    47 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling.
    66 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Land division (one allotment into two) and carport to northern side of existing dwelling
    7 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Additions and alterations to the existing building. Stage 1: carpark, storage and playground; Stage 2: western boundary wall and office; Stage 3: remaining works
    6 -8 BARRPOWELL ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling
    47 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    64C WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Carport situated to the side of the existing dwelling
    26 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations sited to the rear of existing dwelling, partial demolition of the carport
    41A FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Two storey detached dwelling with boundary wall parapet (Lot 1572 number 70A Arlington)
    72 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • New side-boundary fence along hammerhead's driveway and demolition of brick wall facade section around the carport roller door
    86 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Community land division - two allotments into three together with common land including driveway, parking and landscaping. Staged development. Stage 1 - Planning Consent and Land Division Consent to be satisfied so that Development Approval to be granted. Stage 2 - landscaping and common areas including driveway, crossover and carparking to be established.
    83 WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • roof mounted air conditioner
    82A -82B WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Removal of one significant tree and one regulated Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) located in front of an existing building.
    26 HINDMARSH AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    24 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • change of use from an office to an office and shop (bulky goods outlet) and the construction of additions at the rear for storage, including walls on the northern rear and eastern side boundaries
    59 -61 GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment

  • April 2025

  • Variation of Development Application 24027588 - Addition to the existing building at the rear and proposed warehouse with associated car parking and landscaping - Increase in height of warehouse from 6 metres to 7.5 metres
    115 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Change of use- Shed at the rear from commercial to residential
    85 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Carport to the northern boundary for a length of 22.5 metres and height of 2.8 metres
    52 WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Change of land use from residential to office
    79 GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Single storey alterations and additions to existing single storey dwelling
    24 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety features sited to the rear of the existing dwelling
    8 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ANZATM
  • RediATMATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Cheesecake ShopBakery
  • Stop 12 Port Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 13 Grange Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 13 Grange Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 13 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
  • ChatimeCafe
  • Noodle SmartCafe

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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Heritage

182 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Precious Cargo WellandGrange Roadchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
41.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 43% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
3146th in Australia
State rank
302nd in SA
Peer rank
#68 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#214 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
77%

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 Environmentalcrime15
  • Other Theftcrime38
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime7
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime12
  • Theft From Shopcrime89
  • Precious Cargo WellandchildcareGrange Roadchildcare
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