SA · Charles Sturt Council
West Hindmarsh, SA, 5007
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
West Hindmarsh is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 1,560 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 83 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-19%), roughly 53.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $575 (flats $495, houses $600), 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,560
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,640
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 705
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 64.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 41 / 108 / 95
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)
- $495
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $575
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 83
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 75
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 195 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 94
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental11
- Other Theft24
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent9
- Sct - Residence9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv7
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
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,063
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1063
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Port Rd - South West side
- Stop 10 South Rd - West side
- Stop 11 Port Rd - South side
- Stop 12 Grange Rd - North side
- Stop 12 Grange Rd - South side
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
115 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- 1.6 metres high aluminum picket fence24 BERTIE ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Addition to rear of dwelling, building alteration and verandah27 YOUNG AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling40 JERVOIS AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier to the rear of the dwelling11 JERVOIS AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
May 2026
- Removal of Internal Load bearing walls.UNIT 1 80 MCDONNELL AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Outbuilding to the rear of existing dwelling38 TORRENS AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Upgrade to Esse Safety Provisions Only56 ALBEMARLE ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling.11 JERVOIS AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling8 PONSONBY ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
April 2026
- Partial demolition at the rear of the Representative Building, along with additions and alterations to the existing dwelling, outbuilding, and rear verandah.8 GLANTON ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Tree Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottle Brush)47 GRANGE RD WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah39A MCDONNELL AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
February 2026
- Verandah to the side and rear of the existing dwelling.34 CATOR ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Internal modifications to existing dwelling3 HINDMARSH AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
October 2025
- Shed to the rear of the existing dwelling24 CATOR ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling and new carport.25 MCDONNELL AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
September 2025
- Removal of a Regulated tree- Radermachera Sinica (China Doll) to the rear of the site19 MORGAN ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport along the northern boundary48 MCDONNELL AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
June 2025
- installation of hoarding to retail outlet building484 -486 PORT RD WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation (granny flat) sited to the rear of the existing dwelling9 CROSS ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Community Title land division creating three lots and common land29 YOUNG AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Torrens Title land division creating two allotments from one existing allotment29 YOUNG AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Single storey alterations and additions to the rear of the existing State Heritage dwelling with overall height at 6.2-metres to roof ridge, verandah to the side and garage to the rear boundary for a height of 3.4-metres for a length of 7.6-metres12 CROSS ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
May 2025
- Carport8A GLANTON ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Carport extension to front and ancillary accommodation to the rear of the existing dwelling19 JERVOIS AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
April 2025
- Replacing the existing steel flat veranda and carport with a timber flat verandah and gable carport on the secondary street boundary and proposing a flat verandah at the rear of the existing dwelling.23 GREY AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
March 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling2C HINDMARSH AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Removal of regulated tree - Acacia PendulaUNIT 1 15 MUSGRAVE AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Single Storey detached Dwelling24 BERTIE ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Single storey group dwelling located to the rear of existing single storey dwelling together with construction of carport for existing dwelling (variation to DA 21019418)15 CATOR ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
February 2025
- Demolition of the entire dwelling24 BERTIE ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
January 2025
- Alterations and additions to single storey dwelling including new verandah, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, garage, gym and swimming pool with associated safety fencing13 PONSONBY ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Two, two storey detached dwellings and six two storey group dwellings with associated carparking and landscaping33 YOUNG AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007;35 YOUNG AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling addition, carport and inground swimming pool with associated safety fencing41 ALBEMARLE ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Two double storey detached dwellings57 MCDONNELL AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Removal of one Regulated Melia azedarach/ white cedar tree and pruning of a significant tree Eucalyptus macrocarpa (not development)15 MCDONNELL AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
October 2024
- Verandah to the rear of existing dwellingUNIT 3 42 TORRENS AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
September 2024
- Outbuilding (Shed), Verandah and swimming pool with associated swimming pool safety features26 MORGAN ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling addition and carport47 MCDONNELL AV WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision Made
- Partial demolition to the front and rear of the Representative Building, building alterations and re-roofing of the building to secure and stabilise the original building.13 PONSONBY ST WEST HINDMARSH SA 5007Decision 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
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BakehouseBakery
- Bbq
- Bench (5)
- Stop 10 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 10 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Port Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 11 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Grange Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Grange Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 9 South 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
230 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
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 41.0/100
- National rank
- 3059th in Australia
- State rank
- 298th in SA
- Peer rank
- #65 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #196 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
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 Environmentalcrime11
- Other Theftcrime24
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime9
- Sct - Residencecrime9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime7
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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