SA · Charles Sturt Council
Allenby Gardens, SA, 5009
Current weather
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78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#131 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Allenby Gardens is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 2,045 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 86 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 42.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $688 (flats $420, houses $700), median house prices near $1,196,500 (up 9% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,045
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,732
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 34 of 833
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,810
- Employment rate
- 64.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 43 / 170 / 31
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)
- $420
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $687.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,196,500
- Median price change
- +9.3%
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)
- 86
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 74
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 170 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 47
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception6
- Other Property Damage And Environmental19
- Other Theft21
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle13
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,062
- Allenby Gardens PreschoolBarham StreetPreschools
- Allenby Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1062
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
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 14 Grange Rd - North side
- Stop 14 Grange Rd - South side
- Stop 14 Port Rd - South side
- Stop 15 Grange Rd - North side
- Stop 15 Port Rd - South West side
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.
202 planning-related records
2026· 34 proposals
June 2026
- Fascia signage and a 3.2 metre high pylon sign at the front of the site7 CHARLES ST ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing brick wall, alterations to existing hotel carpark and landscaping areas including relocation of generator and waste bins and construction of a 2.4 metre high aluminum slat fence1 MACLAGAN AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009;540 -542 PORT RD ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to the rear5A PRICE WEIR AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling26 LEANE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land Division 1 into 2 Community Titled allotments6 MORRELL ST ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Titled allotments6 MORRELL ST ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the dwelling50 MCCOLE CCT ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Convert outbuilding to ancillary accommodation11 MACLAGAN AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Two storey Detached dwelling8 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling21 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling9 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling15 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Land Division - one into two allotments with rights of way26 LEANE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling14 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling (Future Lot 93)10 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling (future lot 90)13 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling25 COOMBE RD ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Torrens titled land division - one allotment into three85 EAST AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
April 2026
- Deck and fence to the rear of the existing dwelling26 COOMBE RD ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Replacing existing carport, verandah and new swimming pool.20 COOMBE RD ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier11A PRICE WEIR AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
March 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling27 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated saftey barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling17 GEORGE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling (future lot 91)12 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling11 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Carport to the side of the existing dwelling.88 COOMBE RD ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Proposed wrought Iron heritage style Fence facing the primary street.57 BARHAM ST ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Carport25 EAST AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
February 2026
- Two single storey group dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling (resulting in a total of three dwellings) together with carport for the existing dwelling5 MACLAGAN AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Tubular fence and gate to front property boundary8 LEANE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling.7 EAST AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling7 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
January 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling28 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Internal Fitout540 -542 PORT RD ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
2025· 43 proposals
December 2025
- Proposed verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling6 MACLAGAN AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling26 RIVERSIDE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling at the rear, dwelling additions, carport, verandah, front fence and outbuilding at the rear16 COOMBE RD ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- One (1) two-storey detached dwelling and a group dwelling comprising two (2) two-storey semi detached dwellings to the rear.6 MORRELL ST ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
- Proposed Masonry front fence and sliding gate11 LEANE AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Decision Made
November 2025
- Demolition of the existing garage and proposed garage as a replacement20 MACLAGAN AV ALLENBY GARDENS SA 5009Under Assessment
2024· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 24 proposals
24 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 35 proposals
35 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
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (6)
- Stop 14 Grange Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Grange Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Port Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 15 Grange Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 15 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Cafe De SageCafe
Unit 1 119 Grange Road, Allenby Gardens
- Cirilli Cafe and RoasteryCafe
- Auto FastCar repair
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
274 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 60.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #131 among Metro Adelaide 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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