SA · Onkaparinga Council
Aldinga, SA, 5173
Current weather
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82% humidity · 36.1 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.9° today · 28.4 mm rain
Desirability index
#88 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Aldinga is a small locality in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 764 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 91 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 119.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $400, median house prices near $879,800 (down 17% recently), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 764
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,102
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 35 of 341
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 50%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 34 / 52 / 4
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)
- $400
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $879,800
- Median price change
- -16.6%
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)
- 91
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 80
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 119.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 78
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault7
- Obtain Benefit By Deception3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft49
- Theft From Shop9
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 (2 schools)
- 956.5
- Aldinga Beach Children's CentreQuinliven RoadIntegrated Centres
- Aldinga Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 959
- Aldinga Payinthi CollegeCombined · ICSEA 954
- Aldinga Payinthi College Preschool150 Quinliven RoadPreschools
- Disability Unit Aldinga Payinthi College150 Quinliven RoadSpecialist Facilities
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
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 100 Old Coach Rd - East side
- Stop 101 Port Rd - South side
- Stop 102 Port Rd - South side
- Stop 98 Old Coach Rd - East side
- Stop 99 Old Coach Rd - East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Fleurieu Connections Alliance - ConstructionAldinga Road, Aldinga Access Road From Adelaide16 Feb 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- Fleurieu Connections Alliance - ConstructionMain South Road, Aldinga Rd09 Mar 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
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.
174 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Above ground swimming pool/spa pool with safety barrier.28 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Construction of new sales officeLOT 9001 QUINLIVEN RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Variation to the approved land division (23037115) to alter the boundary for retention of dwelling131 PORT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Construction of a new two-level administration building, new two level specialised learning facility, expansion of existing car park and associated fencing, site works and the relocation of two transportable buildings122 QUINLIVEN RD ALDINGA SA 5173;LOT 410 HOW RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
May 2026
- Carport & shed1 YACCA WAY ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Construction of holiday cabin (tourist accommodation)22 TUIT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
April 2026
- One bedroom, Kitchenette, Bathroom was built into the shed in 2017. This has been used at temporary accommodation for family and friends visiting. This is located on the western side of the northern shed located on the property. This shares the same driveway and utilities/ Water/electricity/ Septic as the main house.37 HAHN RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Carport22 TUIT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition with an ancillary structure (pool house), associated in-ground swimming pool, ancillary accommodation and removal of 1 regulated tree – Blue gum inland (Eucalyptus leucoxylon pruinosa)139 HOW RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
March 2026
- Land Division comprising 2 allotments into 119 allotments and creation of public roads (Stages 1 and 2)LOT 2011 QUINLIVEN RD ALDINGA SA 5173;LOT 2021 HOW RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Outbuildings with associated canopy and storage building (retrospective)628 ALDINGA RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Change in use to cafe/community event space associated with agriculture and farmgate shop and undertake building alterations (airlock)445 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
February 2026
- Single storey cabin in tourist park22 TUIT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Two (2) shipping containers (outbuildings) with attached canopy.445 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
January 2026
- Two (2) single storey dwellings joined by an alfresco to be developed in conjunction with existing single storey dwelling and ancillary structures187 FLOUR MILL RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah5 HAKEA WALK ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
2025· 38 proposals
December 2025
- Variation to Development Authorisation (145/1747/2018) – To vary Condition 3 to permit the use of the Community Hall from 5:00am, seven days a week.173 PORT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Single storey detached residence located in Port Willunga Tourist Park22 TUIT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Construction of commercial building comprising three (3) tenancies, landscaping, carparking.3 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Decking22 TUIT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding shed- Retrospective6 ADEY RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Cabin - site 10222 TUIT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Verandah2 KENNEDIA WALK ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier30 ADEY RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
September 2025
- Carport28 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Installation of three transportable classrooms (forming one building), and associated ramp, stairs, decking and verandah.122 QUINLIVEN RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Verandah122 QUINLIVEN RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Tenancy Fitout (TerryWhite Chemmart – Aldinga Beach)215 PORT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Combining shop 1 - current pharmacy and Shop 2 - Current office to be combined space for pharmacy . Have discussed and received confirmation from planning that change of use is not required215 PORT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Construction of a recreation facility (surfing lagoon), tourist accommodation cabins (35) with associated café/restaurant, shop, office, wellness studio, surf academy, freestanding advertising signage, regulated tree removals, swimming pools (10 including the surf lagoon), fencing and ancillary carparking and landscaping22 TUIT RD ALDINGA SA 5173;LOT 3 TUIT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Change of use from office to restaurant, external signages, and Shop fit-out (Tenancy 4)215 PORT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
August 2025
- Change of use to licensed premises and construction of toilet block169 PORT RD ALDINGA SA 5173;PORT RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Temporary advertising signage related to the development of land.LOT 2011 QUINLIVEN RD ALDINGA SA 5173;LOT 2021 HOW RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions including kitchen and a toilet19 HAKEA WALK ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
July 2025
- Change of use from Consulting Rooms to Offices35 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Store - For dry goods in association with nursery.389 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation32 ADEY RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
June 2025
- Variation to Development authorisation 24007524 – reconfiguration to additions22 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Verandah10 KENNEDIA WALK ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Conservation works to local heritage place including the replacement of the main hall ceiling.23 OLD COACH RD ALDINGA SA 5173Decision Made
2024· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 28 proposals
28 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 26 proposals
26 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
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Home Grain BarkeryBakery
- Bench (4)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Stop 100 Old Coach Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 100 Old Coach Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 101 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 101 Port Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 102 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 102 Port 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
28 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 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 42.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #88 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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