Median house price
$840k
+7.0% change
SA · Onkaparinga Council
Aldinga Beach, 5173
Est. population · Jun 2025
11,430
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.1%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,297/wk
Employment rate
55.6%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$840,000
Languages at home
4.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, German, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Aldinga Beach wears its coastal identity openly, a established suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Neighbouring pockets and the city remain accessible for work, dining and weekends away from the beach. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Versus similar coastal suburbs, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Aldinga Beach snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$590/wk
Houses $620 · Units $470
Population (ERP)
11,430
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
16.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#3
among Coastal & beach · Established
Safety
48th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
81st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 47.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 35% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2551st in Australia
- State rank
- 242nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #3 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #28 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $470
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $620
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 110
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $840,000
- Median price change
- +7%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
11,430(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +6.1% over 5 years · 81th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +6.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +150
- Change in 5 years
- +656
- Growth rank in SA
- 81th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~12,150), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 10,667
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,297
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 790 of 4,839
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Employment rate
- 55.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,683 / 313 / 16 (+ 24 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 361
- Against the person
- 121
- Against property
- 240
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 78
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.8%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault30
- Other Property Damage And Environmental51
- Other Theft54
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury57
- Theft From Shop36
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
School list
- Aldinga Community Kindergarten63 Butterworth RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Public transport
62 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 128 The Esplanade - West side
- Stop 129 The Esplanade - West side
- Stop 130 Norman Rd - South side
- Stop 130A Norman Rd - South side
- Stop 131 Justs Rd - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 62 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.09
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.12
Food & drink(1)
- PearlRestaurant
Sport & outdoors(9)
- Hart Road WetlandsPark
- Park (4)
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(8)
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Aldinga Caravan ParkCamp Site
- Garden (3)
- Parking (4)
- Picnic Table
- Public toilets
- Shelter (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Seaford Day Surgery (11.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- GP Plus Health Care Centre AldingaPridham BoulevardGP Plus Health Care Centre
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 469
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 41.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 142 proposals
August 2026
- Ancillary accommodation21 KETCH CT ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Attached verandah9 MOSS CT ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling25A HARVEY CR ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division 1 allotment into 29 PENGILLY RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Two (2) X single storey semi-detached dwellings, fences and retaining wallsLOT 1 ALDAM AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173;LOT 2 ALDAM AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- The construction of two two storey detached dwellings and a fence and retaining wall (max height of 2.25m)9 MORGAN ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens titled land division 1 into 3 allotments for the purpose of 3 detached dwellings in terrace arrangement6 REED ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Retrospective change of use from sheds to detached dwelling & tourist accommodation cabin20 BUTTON RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingUNIT 1 11 STOREY AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Retrospective Horse Keeping - up to 4 Horses with associated Outbuilding (garage and shed).36 BUTTON RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling13 WARRIGAL RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Two (2) single storey semi-detached dwellings and One (1) single storey detached dwelling4 IRVING RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Installation of Stratco Shed22 SEAHAVEN WAY ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Part demolition (eaves) and single storey dwelling addition27 GROSVENOR RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Replace existing verandah to rear of dwelling and new verandah to side11 STIRLING CR ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
July 2026
- Timber Pergola extending off the back of the dining area approx 4 meters W x 7 meters D22 COVE ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Verandah to side of dwelling14 SUNDAY BVD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- 3 single storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement37 CROSER AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Change of use of the existing premises from a warehouse to wholesale bakery.UNIT 10 3 RAINBIRD CT ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Variation to 25031382 - Single-storey detached dwelling (change in dwelling setback and tree-damaging activity)5A LEAKER AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Convert existing retreat to new Bedroom.240 ESPLANADE ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Replacement building (Verandah)UNIT 1 72 BUTTERWORTH RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling2 MCKENZIE ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - 2 allotments from 142 BUTTERWORTH RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Retrospective Application to convert Existing Shed to Ancillary Accommodation.21 DUNSTAN ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- SHED / DOM. STORAGE7 WHITE CT ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 3 (in accordance with DA 26001948)6 BERRY ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Three (3) X single storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement45 IRVING RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah25 LAGOON CCT ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- (4) four single level detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with (2) two dwellings as affordable housing60 GORDON ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173;62 GORDON ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage shed)1C STOREY AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Retrospective application for a single storey dwelling addition and building alteration (Habitable room and addition to living area)44 STOREY AV ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling and Carport28 HUMPHRYS RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling7 NORMAN RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division 1 into 2 allotments45 FOLLETT ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Garage and carport49 BRISTOL ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)8 KIPSY ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision Made
- Portable Spa Pool with safety barrier38 BUTTON RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Two (2) x two storey detached dwellings30 GORDON ST ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Under Assessment
- Installation of attached Stratco carport8 DARWALLA RD ALDINGA BEACH SA 5173Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Cottage (Polkinghornes)4-8 Sunset Parade ALDINGA BEACHLocal heritage
- Former Farmhouse - Croser5 Barramundi Way ALDINGA BEACHLocal heritage
- Former Farmhouse - Honeygrove Tea Rooms3726 Main South Road ALDINGA BEACHLocal heritage
- Symond's Barn (Lion's Den)(includes porch)7 Stewart Avenue ALDINGA BEACHLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 2
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.0 km away).
Coalition 33.9%Labor 66.1%
11.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Aldinga Beach WestLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Sellicks BeachLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.7% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- Aldinga BeachLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- WillungaLabor 64.5% · Coalition 35.5% TPP (2025)9.3 km away
- MypongaLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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