SA · Onkaparinga Council
Whites Valley, 5172
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Whites Valley is a small locality in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 313 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 11 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+10%), roughly 35.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $765, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,781
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 119
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,750
- Employment rate
- 65.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $765
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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 20
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Theft2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
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
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 100 Aldinga Rd - North side
- Stop 100 Aldinga Rd - South side
- Stop 101 Aldinga Rd - North side
- Stop 101 Aldinga Rd - South side
- Stop 102 Aldinga Rd - North 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.
69 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Tourist accommodation635 COLVILLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
- 2 into 2 Allotment Boundary Realignment485 MALPAS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172;LOT 11 MALPAS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
May 2026
- Agricultural building88 RYAN RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
- Partial change of use of agricultural building to kitchen for small-scale food production90 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
- Verandah and Deck64 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
April 2026
- Installation of a fibreglass pool and safety features347 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Workers' accommodationLOT 21 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
March 2026
- SHED - Extension to the existing shed37 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Carport109 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
February 2026
- Alterations to Local heritage place (5570), new circular driveway and removal of three (3) regulated trees120 LITTLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
January 2026
- Agriculture buildingLOT 21 DELABOLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
November 2025
- Partial change of use to a 10 site caravan and tourist park with amenities block6 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Change of use to small scale manufacturing of agricultural products and research and development.32 PETHICK RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
September 2025
- Change of land use to wholesale plant nursery including construction of sheds, office, poly tunnels with associated drainage, site works, landscaping, two rainwater tanks and two new dams for storage.61 CALIFORNIA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling additions and carport48 DELABOLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
August 2025
- Conservation of local heritage place, including underpinning to the cracked NW corner of the 1840s stone mill row cottage.110 LITTLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Retrospective change of land use from vineyards to the establishment of six (6) paddocks, a sand arena, four (4) horse shelters, and a hay shed, along with the keeping of four (4) horses on the land.234 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
- Verandah94 FLOUR MILL RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
July 2025
- Ancillary accommodation64 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- SHED & FREE STANDING CARPORT148 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
June 2025
- Agricultural Building90 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
May 2025
- Verandah (two)304 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Building alteration and addition511 COLVILLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
March 2025
- Shed (outbuilding) and change is use to landscaping business.383 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
2024· 13 proposals
November 2024
- Shed and Carport449 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
October 2024
- Agricultural building221 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Outbuilding for the use of a shed250 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
September 2024
- Dwelling addition and associated garage, in-ground swimming pool with safety barrier, ancillary accommodation and verandah42 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
August 2024
- Verandah7 ADEY RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Building alterations449 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
June 2024
- Partial change of use to a 10 site caravan and tourist park with amenities block6 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Animal Keeping (exercise yards for a total of 6 dogs) with associated shelters, fencing and landscaping42 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Change in use of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation and construction of new single storey dwelling with associated grazing/ farming land use187 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
May 2024
- Attached verandah394 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
April 2024
- Shed42 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
January 2024
- Restoration works to Local Hertiage Place (ID 5558) and removal of regulated tree (Eucalyptus cladocalyx)6 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Variation to Development authorisation 145/1552/2020 – Cellar door, winery, agricultural building and landscaping (staged construction)LOT 20 PETHICK RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals
June 2023
- Removal of regulated sugar gum adjacent to driveway.166 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Variation to DA 22038511 - Relocation of WIR, Ensuite and Terrace225 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
May 2023
- Single storey dwelling additions and carport48 DELABOLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
17 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
- 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 22.9/100
- National rank
- 6206th in Australia
- State rank
- 632nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #64 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #345 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime2
- Other Theftcrime2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime2
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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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