SA · Onkaparinga Council
Aberfoyle Park, SA, 5159
Current weather
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Desirability index
#3 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Aberfoyle Park is a mid-sized suburb in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 11,234 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 232 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 20.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $650, houses $600), median house prices near $941,688 (up 21% recently), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. The suburb combines residential demand with everyday services typical of inner and middle-ring Adelaide.
Population
- Population
- 11,234
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,765
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 159 of 4,330
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 260 / 228 / 0
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)
- $650
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $941,688
- Median price change
- +20.7%
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)
- 232
- Against the person
- 47
- Against property
- 185
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 239 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception15
- Other Property Damage And Environmental50
- Other Theft26
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury22
- Theft From Shop47
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
- 5 (3 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,039
- Aberfoyle Hub Preschool - Taylors Road36 Taylors RoadPreschools
- Aberfoyle Hub Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1030
- Aberfoyle Park Campus Preschool11 Budapest RoadPreschools
- Aberfoyle Park High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1039
- OneSchool Global SACombined · ICSEA 983
- Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley IncorporatedPrimary · ICSEA 1065
- Pilgrim SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1109
- School of the NativityPrimary · ICSEA 1086
- Thiele Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1022
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
63 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 53A Sandpiper Cres - South side
- Stop 55 Hub Dr - West side
- Stop 55 Southbound Ave - East side
- Stop School Aberfoyle Park High Taylors Rd
- Zone B Aberfoyle Hub Interchange
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.
588 planning-related records
2026· 57 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding73 OAKRIDGE RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Carport & verandahLOT 741 GREENFIELD RISE ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to Educational Facility2 -8 CAMPUS DR ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) on private property and removal of trees and vegetation on the council land81 WINDEBANKS RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Removal of one Significant Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis)24 ELMGROVE ST ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Six (6) two storey dwellings for affordable housing with associated common driveway and removal of (1) significant tree - Willow myrtle (Agonis Flexuosa).3 BERLIN TCE ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Attached verandah4 BALOO CT ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah36 MOORFIELD MEWS ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Verandah2 SHIRAZ CT ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining wallsLOT 1 PRIDHAM CT ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah to rear of dwelling6 VERONICA ST ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Community title land division - 1 allotment into 69 BUDAPEST RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Flat Stratco sanctuary verandah attached to dwelling fascia. Replacement for existing damaged timber shade structure.1A LYN ST ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling with associated retaining wall up to 1 m in height63A OAKRIDGE RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Verandah71 PINE DR ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Dwelling addition/alterations11 CROSSING RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Installation of Stratco gable shed22 SUMMERFORD RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Carport7A ROME TCE ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Removal of 1 (One) regulated tree- Eucalyptus Cneorifolia6 CARMINE CT ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Verandah and alteration to the existing swimming pool fencing203 WINDEBANKS RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Replace existing verandah16 HAMILTON CR ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Installing 2 new verandas at rear of property31 WOODLEA DR ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
April 2026
- Opening Roof verandah17A MUSGRAVE AV ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25017127- Carport and Verandah4 IVY ST ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Removal of a significant Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum)14 ACORN ST ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Verandah87 WINDEBANKS RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Building alteration and dwelling addition, ancillary accommodation, and retaining walls up to 600 mm in height45 TAYLORS RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Carport2 TAWNY CT ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Removal of 1x regulated tree (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) Red GumUNIT 7 198 BLACK RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding (storage shed)LOT 2 MANNING RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Removal of (1) Significant tree- Eucalyptus sp (Gum Tree)19 MEDINA ST ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Verandah6A IVY ST ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Retaining wall and associated fencing with a total combined height of 3.8m39 MONARO RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division (one into three), three (3) single-story dwellings, and tree damaging activity1 ROME TCE ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Under Assessment
- Verandah12 WOODHAM CT ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Deck16 HIGHFIELD DR ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Vergola roofing system108 OAKRIDGE RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Enclosed carport54B MANNING RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- VERANDAHUNIT 11 8 CINNAMON WAY ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
- Land division (boundary realignment – creation of an easement)169 WINDEBANKS RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159;171 WINDEBANKS RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Decision Made
2025· 98 proposals
98 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 101 proposals
101 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 111 proposals
111 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 107 proposals
107 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 113 proposals
113 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
111 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Kaiser CraftArts And Crafts
- NABBank
- Savings and loansBank
- State BankBank
- Bench (6)
- Bus interchangeBus Station
- Hail and Ride - Hub Drive / Taylors DriveBus stop
- Hail and Ride - Oakridge Road / Homestead DriveBus stop
- Stop 43B Black Road - South 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Aberfoyle Park Kindergartenkindergarten
- Goodstart Early Learning - Aberfoyle Parkkindergarten
- Stepping Stone Aberfoyle Park Childcare & Early Development Centrekindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 34
- Parks (OSM)
- 34
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
- 97.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #3 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
- Aberfoyle Park Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Goodstart Early Learning - Aberfoyle Parkchildcarekindergarten
- Stepping Stone Aberfoyle Park Childcare & Early Development Centrechildcarekindergarten
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Alterations and additions to Educational Facilityplanning2 -8 CAMPUS DR ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Lodged 26 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Attached Verandahplanning36 MOORFIELD MEWS ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
- Attached verandahplanning4 BALOO CT ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Lodged 09 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Building alteration and dwelling addition, ancillary accommodation, and retaining walls up to 600 mm in heightplanning45 TAYLORS RD ABERFOYLE PARK SA 5159Lodged 13 Apr 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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