Median house price
$730k
+12% change
SA · Playford Council
Andrews Farm, 5114
Est. population · Jun 2025
11,303
Growth (1 yr)
+4.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+22.4%
Median age
28
Median income
$1,465/wk
Employment rate
63.5%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$730,000
Languages at home
14.7%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Khmer, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
In Playford Council, Andrews Farm is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer community and employment, plus schools and education weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better.
At a glance
Andrews Farm snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$560/wk
Houses $560 · Units $461
Population (ERP)
11,303
+4.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.7%
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
#39
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
58th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
14th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 51.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 24% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2001st in Australia
- State rank
- 165th in SA
- Peer rank
- #39 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #126 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $460.75
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 130
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $730,000
- Median price change
- +12.3%
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
11,303(June 2025)
+4.6% annual · +22.4% over 5 years · 98th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +4.6%
- 5-year growth
- +22.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +497
- Change in 5 years
- +2,067
- Growth rank in SA
- 98th 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 (~13,300), extrapolated at +3.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 8,699
- Median age
- 28
- Median household income / week
- $1,465
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 144 of 3,042
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 63.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,761 / 135 / 0
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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 468
- Against the person
- 134
- Against property
- 334
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 65 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 451
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental128
- Other Theft69
- Sct - Residence36
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury66
- Theft From Motor Vehicle30
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
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 916
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 14th
School list
- St Columba CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 973 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 1,519 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- John Hartley School B-6Primary · Government · ICSEA 903 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 685 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Compass Catholic CommunitySpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 916 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 139 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Andrews Farm Community Preschool58 President AvenuePreschools
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
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 74G President Ave - South side
- Stop 74H President Ave - East side
- Stop 75 President Ave - East side
- Stop 76 President Ave - East side
- Stop 77 Curtis Rd - South 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
54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 2 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 23 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 57/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.11
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.15
Food & drink(1)
- Fast food
Shopping(1)
- Supermarket
Sport & outdoors(16)
- Stebonheath Dog ParkDog park
- Andrews ParkPark
- LakesidePark
- Mayfair Ride Safe ParkPark
- Park (6)
- Puddle Lane North ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(18)
18 bus stops
Other(6)
- Bbq
- Common (2)
- Drinking water
- Parking (11)
- Public toilets
- Telephone (2)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- Nearest hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospital (8.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 743
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 65.7
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 149 proposals
August 2026
- Detached dwelling8 DRYANDRA ST ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence4 GRACE AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah9 BRACKEN AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Construction of a Verandah + Deck6 HORSNELL WAY ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Domestic Outbuilding26 HARVEST CT ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling33 PITTOSPORUM AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah22 PAPERBARK WAY ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah to side of dwelling4 OREGON AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
July 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling6 LINCOLN CCT ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling19 CLELAND CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Verandah7 BOTTLEBRUSH ST ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- X1 Single Storey Residential Dwelling42 CLELAND CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition5 CARABEEN CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- New Shade Sail over Play GroundLOT 5149 LOBELIA AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling41 MARTINDALE WAY ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for change of use from shed to granny flat (ancillary accommodation)31 LEICESTER GR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- X1 Single Storey Residential Dwelling26 CLELAND CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Verandah22 CORKWOOD CCT ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
June 2026
- Retaining wall and fencing above retaining wall.LOT 100 STEBONHEATH RD ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers43 DHILBA CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling5 PITTOSPORUM AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with fencing and retaining up to 2.14m (combined height)5 CLELAND CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling25 MARTINDALE WAY ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Verandah226 PRESIDENT AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- x1 Single Storey Residential dwelling2 CLELAND CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 6000 DHILBA CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Outback Flat Verandah32 ST LAWRENCE AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling22 CLELAND CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling72 EUCALYPTUS CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
May 2026
- Carport2 PRESIDENT AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 6000 DHILBA CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 6000 DHILBA CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Freestanding verandah16 BRACKEN AV ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling15 LINCOLN CCT ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Construction of Ancillary Accommodation74 GREENFIELDS DR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah26 DRYANDRA ST ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)9 HILLIER CT ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Tree-damaging activity - Removal of a tree7 CARABEEN CR ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Under Assessment
- Installation of fibreglass swimming pool and safety features10 PROSPERITY WAY ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling1 LINCOLN CCT ANDREWS FARM SA 5114Decision 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
1 heritage place
- Buildings No's 29 & 33, Smithfield Magazine AreaAndrews Road MACDONALD PARKState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.0 km away).
Coalition 30.6%Labor 69.4%
4.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Andrews FarmLabor 69.0% · Coalition 31.0% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Smithfield PlainsLabor 69.8% · Coalition 30.2% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- EyreLabor 73.6% · Coalition 26.4% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Davoren ParkLabor 69.2% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Munno Para WestLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)2.4 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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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