SA · Grant Council

Allendale East, SA, 5291

Current weather

13.1°CLight drizzle

86% humidity · 27.1 km/h wind · 15.5° / 10.3° today · 9.5 mm rain

Desirability index

39.5/100

#93 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 9:42 pm ACST

Suburb snapshot

Allendale East is a small locality in the Grant area, home to around 484 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 19 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 39.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $380, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population: 484
Median age: 35
Median household income / week: $1,437
Dwelling vacancy: 13.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 23 of 176
Median monthly mortgage: $1,083
Employment rate: 57.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 11 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 3:56 pm ACST · 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): $380

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 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25): 19
Against the person: 10
Against property: 9
Rate per 1,000 residents: 39.3
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 48 residents
State safety percentile: 54.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences: 42
Year-on-year change: 0%

Most common offence types

Common Assault3
Other Property Damage And Environmental2
Sct - Non Residence2
Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2

Data sources & freshness

SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:21 pm ACST · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA: 926

Allendale East Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 926
Kirinari KindergartenSewarts RoadPreschools

Data sources & freshness

Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:07 pm ACST · Static register
School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:07 pm ACST · Annual ACARA release

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

53 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

May 2026
Ancillary Accommodation04 May 2026
29 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
April 2026
Change of Land Use from Tourist Accommodation to Private Dwelling (Class 1b to Class 1a)23 Apr 2026
26 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
February 2026
Change of Use - Convert existing Church to Dwelling19 Feb 2026
6 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
January 2026
Proposed 10m x 4m Pergola to replace the existing pergola homeowner is removing. Colorbond - Classic Cream27 Jan 2026
18 -20 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
STAGE 1 Dwelling Addition - Convert Shed to Class 1A addition - (includes internal alterations) STAGE 2 Renovations to fire damaged house (Restoration)12 Jan 2026
2 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Under Assessment

2025· 7 proposals

December 2025
Detached Dwelling15 Dec 2025
10 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Outbuilding04 Dec 2025
9 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
October 2025
Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)24 Oct 2025
46 KIESELBACH RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Detached Dwelling16 Oct 2025
8 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
September 2025
Outbuilding18 Sep 2025
12 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
June 2025
Land Division - Realignment of boundaries02 Jun 2025
522 SMITHS RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
May 2025
Outbuilding02 May 2025
85 MCCABES RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made

2024· 9 proposals

October 2024
Carport21 Oct 2024
365 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Land Division (1 into 10 allotments)11 Oct 2024
3 EDMUND ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Under Assessment
September 2024
Detached Dwelling30 Sep 2024
5 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
August 2024
Outbuilding28 Aug 2024
23 KIESELBACH RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Outbuilding08 Aug 2024
2 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
April 2024
Retrospective Application - Implement Shed06 Apr 2024
39 LYNCHS RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
March 2024
Detached Dwelling with Garage under main roof25 Mar 2024
12 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Agricultural Building (extension)04 Mar 2024
522 SMITHS RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
January 2024
Carport with roller door04 Jan 2024
9-11 MORTIMER ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made

2023· 9 proposals

October 2023
Outbuilding Extension & Pergola27 Oct 2023
27 BRYAN ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Verandah (Pergola) attached to existing Dwelling13 Oct 2023
16-18 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
September 2023
Detached Dwelling06 Sep 2023
LOT 16 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
July 2023
Dwelling and Outbuilding (Stage 1 - Outbuilding, Stage 2 - Dwelling)31 Jul 2023
LOT 10 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
May 2023
Convert existing Pergola to Garage and add new Carport29 May 2023
18-20 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Outbuilding02 May 2023
407 OLD BOUNDARY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
April 2023
Interior Fit Out of existing building05 Apr 2023
14-16 HARLEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Change of Use - Temporary Living within a Caravan; within an Outbuilding for up to 12 months04 Apr 2023
4 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
March 2023
Detached Dwelling27 Mar 2023
9 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made

2022· 10 proposals

November 2022
Outbuilding14 Nov 2022
10 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
September 2022
Outbuilding29 Sep 2022
20-22 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Outbuilding (Garage)29 Sep 2022
295 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Agricultural Building28 Sep 2022
23259 RIDDOCH HWY ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
August 2022
Outbuilding11 Aug 2022
1-3 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)08 Aug 2022
19 PARISH RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
July 2022
Carport20 Jul 2022
8 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
Outbuilding15 Jul 2022
1 EDMUND ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
March 2022
Outbuilding28 Mar 2022
259 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
February 2022
Conversion of existing Barn to Private Dwelling (Class 10A to Class 1A)25 Feb 2022
14-16 HARLEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made

2021· 6 proposals

6 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 5 proposals

5 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:10 pm ACST

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Parking

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 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 3/10
IRSD decile (2021): 6/10

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 1 July 2026 at 3:56 pm ACST · 2021 SEIFA release

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 1
Parks (OSM): 1

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 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 39.5/100
Cohort rank: #93 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:42 pm ACST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

Agricultural Buildingplanning23259 RIDDOCH HWY ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 28 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)planning19 PARISH RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 08 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)planning46 KIESELBACH RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
Agricultural Building (extension)planning522 SMITHS RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 04 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
Ancillary Accommodationplanning29 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 04 May 2026 · Decision Made
Carportplanning365 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 21 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
Carportplanning8 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 20 Jul 2022 · Decision Made
Carport with roller doorplanning9-11 MORTIMER ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 04 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
Change of Land Use from Tourist Accommodation to Private Dwelling (Class 1b to Class 1a)planning26 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
Change of Use - Convert existing Church to Dwellingplanning6 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:10 pm ACST

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