SA · Charles Sturt Council
Athol Park, SA, 5012
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
22.4/100
How this score is calculated#258 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Athol Park is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 2,023 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 141 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 69.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $500, houses $610), median house prices near $862,000 (up 7% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,380
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 48 of 770
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 57.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 64 / 198 / 8
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)
- $500
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $610
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $862,000
- Median price change
- +6.7%
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)
- 141
- Against the person
- 20
- Against property
- 121
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 101 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 130
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception12
- Other Property Damage And Environmental26
- Other Theft27
- Sct - Non Residence10
- Theft From Motor Vehicle14
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 29 Hanson Rd - West side
- Stop 29A Annette St - South side
- Stop 29A Hanson Rd - West side
- Stop 29B Alicia St - East side
- Stop 29B Alicia St - 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.
113 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a car wash facility with associated signage, fencing, car parking and landscaping233 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012;235 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012;237 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
- Construction of an industry workshop for structural steel manufacturing, an associated double storey office building with amenities and a mezzanine for storage and a warehouse for the storage of steel.26 -30 ATHOL ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
- Partial change of use from wholesale plant nursery to include truck parking, truck storage, self storage and shipping container storage and storage of boats and caravans fronting Emma Street16A MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
May 2026
- Community title Land division - Creating 13 allotments from two allotments15 BELFAST ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012;1A EMMA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Verandah to rear of existing dwelling18 EMMA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
- Land Division (Community Title) 1 into 2 allotments.12 ALFREDA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
April 2026
- Land Division (Torrens Title) 1 into 2 allotments.12 ALFREDA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Canopy (shelter) and associated landscaping to the south-eastern corner of the reserve.171B HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
March 2026
- Proposed canopy to the rear of an existing warehouseUNIT 1 5 LAVINIA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Warehouse to rear of existing dwelling22 LAVINIA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
February 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling54 ALICIA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
January 2026
- Variation to application 252/2163/16 to amend conditions 5 (hours of operation) and add the construction of 7 kennels for overnight stays41 -47 GLENROY ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
- Three shade sails for the existing outdoor play area of the Reserve.LOT 999 GATESHEAD ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Verandah2A ALFREDA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary accommodation to the rear of existing dwelling33 ATHOL ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
November 2025
- Two, two storey detached dwellings and two, single storey group dwellings located at the rear and combined boundary fence and retaining wall arrangement (up to 560mm high retaining wall with 1.8m high Colourbond fence on top = combined height of 2.4m) along the rear of the western boundary.84 MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012;86 MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
- Conversion of an existing outbuilding (garage) to ancillary accommodation41 ANNETTE ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
- One two-storey detached dwelling and two single-storey detached dwellings in the form of a group dwelling to the rear of the allotment12 ALFREDA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
October 2025
- The removal of a regulated significant Acacia pendula - (Weeping Myall) on Fawk Open space reserveLOT 83 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
September 2025
- Eight (8) warehouses with associated offices and mezzanine storage areas with associated carparking, landscaping and pylon sign31 ATHOL ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
- Removal of a significant tree sited to the rear of the existing dwelling.18 ADELE ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 3 Community Title Lots45 ALICIA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
August 2025
- Alterations to Unit 3 including: Change in land use to commercial kitchen, with cool room, freezer and washing room and addition of mezzanine level; Alterations to Unit 4: Proposed storeroom and showroom on upper level of office.LOT 3 MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012;LOT 4 MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Construction of two buildings with the northern located building comprising of five (5) warehouses and the southern located building comprising eight (8) warehouses and one office (total of 13 warehouse units) with associated carparking, signage and landscaping and removal of one (1) regulated and three (3) significant trees - staged application - Stage 1 - Demolition, earthworks, and construction of footings and stormwater, Stage 2 - Remainder of works.15 BELFAST ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012;1A EMMA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
July 2025
- Verandah to rear and side of existing dwelling34A PARK AV ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Consulting room addition to an existing medical clinic to be constructed on the northwestern boundary for 9 metres and the removal of a Significant Red Flowering Gum Tree191 -193 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- carport9 ADERMENER ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Change of use to accommodate light industry land use for the processing of used tyresUNIT 1-6 280 -288 GRAND JUNCTION RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
May 2025
- New Verandah at rear53A MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Change of use to light industry and associated fitout57 -59 ATHOL ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Variation to DA 22008129 Two warehouse buildings with offices17A LAVINIA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Under Assessment
April 2025
- Change of use to an Office26 LAVINIA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 4 10 THE AVENUE ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
February 2025
- Change of use of existing building to disability support centre with ancillary offices.13 GATESHEAD ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
2024· 20 proposals
December 2024
- Verandah rear of dwellingUNIT 3 5 CLARE ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of warehouse with ancillary office, car parking and landscaping22 MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling5 ANNETTE ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
September 2024
- One two storey detached dwelling and two, two storey group dwellings with associated landscaping and visitor parking.63 MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
August 2024
- Domestic shed located at the rear of the property32 ANNETTE ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
July 2024
- Installation of three Shade Sails over existing Playground.LOT 83 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Decision Made
2023· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 17 proposals
17 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
42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Stop 28 Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 28A Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 29 Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 29A Annette Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 29A Annette Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 29A Hanson Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 29B Alicia Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 29B Alicia Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 29C Park Avenue - North 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
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 · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 22.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #258 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Alterations to Unit 3 including: Change in land use to commercial kitchen, with cool room, freezer and washing room and addition of mezzanine level; Alterations to Unit 4: Proposed storeroom and showroom on upper level of office.planningLOT 3 MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012;LOT 4 MILLICENT ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 28 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation to the rear of existing dwellingplanning33 ATHOL ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 04 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Canopy (shelter) and associated landscaping to the south-eastern corner of the reserve.planning171B HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Change of use of existing building to disability support centre with ancillary offices.planning13 GATESHEAD ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 18 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
- Change of use to accommodate light industry land use for the processing of used tyresplanningUNIT 1-6 280 -288 GRAND JUNCTION RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 03 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Change of use to an Officeplanning26 LAVINIA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 30 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
- Change of use to light industry and associated fitoutplanning57 -59 ATHOL ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 22 May 2025 · Decision Made
- Community title Land division - Creating 13 allotments from two allotmentsplanning15 BELFAST ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012;1A EMMA ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 26 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of a car wash facility with associated signage, fencing, car parking and landscapingplanning233 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012;235 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012;237 HANSON RD ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 30 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of an industry workshop for structural steel manufacturing, an associated double storey office building with amenities and a mezzanine for storage and a warehouse for the storage of steel.planning26 -30 ATHOL ST ATHOL PARK SA 5012Lodged 15 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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