Median house price
$1.33M
+28% change
SA · Mitcham Council
Belair, 5052
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,587
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.7%
Median age
47
Median income
$2,265/wk
Employment rate
59.5%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,330,000
Languages at home
7.4%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Afrikaans, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Belair is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Mitcham Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Belair snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $890 · Units $350
Population (ERP)
4,587
-0.3% 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
#14
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
45th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
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
- 50.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 24% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2062nd in Australia
- State rank
- 170th in SA
- Peer rank
- #14 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #129 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)
- $350
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $890
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,330,000
- Median price change
- +27.6%
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
4,587(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · +0.7% over 5 years · 4th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +0.7%
- Change in 1 year
- -13
- Change in 5 years
- +31
- Growth rank in SA
- 4th 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 (~4,650), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,718
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,265
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 83 of 1,780
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Employment rate
- 59.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,508 / 162 / 9 (+ 19 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)
- 134
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 118
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 295 residents
- State safety percentile
- 44.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.9%
Most common offence types
- Graffiti42
- Obtain Benefit By Deception10
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Other Theft27
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,117
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- St John's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1141 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 1,009 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Belair Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 490 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Hawthorndene Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 290 students · Top SEA quarter 42% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Instrumental Music Belair Primary School45-83 Main RoadSupport Services
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Jessie Brown Pre-KindergartenGloucester Avenuechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
51 public transport stops in this suburb
- Belair Railway Station
- Pinera Railway Station
- Stop 22A Belair Rd - South East side
- Stop 24 Main Rd - West side
- Stop 31B Upper Sturt Rd - South East 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
207 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 playgrounds · 2 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 6 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 51 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 34 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.27
Community(2)
- St John's Grammar - Junior SchoolSchool
- St JohnsSchool
Sport & outdoors(37)
- Hannaford ReservePark
- Joseph Fisher Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Walnut PaddockPicnic area
- Playground (2)
- Basketball & Netball CourtSports field
- Court 1Sports field
- Court 10Sports field
- Court 11Sports field
- Court 13Sports field
- Court 14Sports field
- Court 15Sports field
- Court 16Sports field
- Court 17Sports field
- Court 18Sports field
- Court 19Sports field
- Court 2Sports field
- Court 30Sports field
- Court 31Sports field
- Court 32Sports field
- Court 35Sports field
- Court 36Sports field
- Court 51Sports field
- Court 52Sports field
- Court 54Sports field
- Court 57Sports field
- Court 58Sports field
- Court 7Sports field
- Court 8Sports field
- Court 9Sports field
- Gums OvalSports field
- Main OvalSports field
- Pines Oval 1Sports field
- Pines Oval 2Sports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(3)
- Lower WaterfallViewpoint
- Railway Dam LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint
Transport(12)
11 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(44)
- Artwork
- Old Government HouseAttraction
- Bbq (13)
- Bench (7)
- Bicycle Parking
- 1Camp Pitch
- 2Camp Pitch
- 3Camp Pitch
- 4Camp Pitch
- Belair National Park Caravan ParkCamp Site
Upper Sturt Road, Belair
- Unpowered camping - no carsCamp Site
- 10aChalet
- 10bChalet
- 28Chalet
- 29Chalet
- 30Chalet
- 31Chalet
- 32Chalet
- 5Chalet
- 58Chalet
- 59Chalet
- 6Chalet
- 60Chalet
- 61Chalet
- 62Chalet
- 7Chalet
- 8Chalet
- 9Chalet
- Drinking water (3)
- State FloraGarden Centre
- Belair Station 1883Information
- Echo TunnelInformation
- Information (17)
- Phytophthora - The Plant KillerInformation
- The Railway DamInformation
- Kiosk
- camp kitchenKitchen
- Parking (31)
- St John's Grammar SchoolParking
- Unpowered camping car parkParking
- Picnic Table (16)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (29)
- Waste Basket
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
- Belair National Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- The Repat Precinct (5.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Rehabilitation Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
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)
- 108
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.5
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· 39 proposals
July 2026
- Verandah145 GLOUCESTER AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation and associated earthworks23 PONY RIDGE RD BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) two-storey semi-detached dwellings, swimming pool and associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing65 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Deck7 PENNO PDE N BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Alterations and undercroft addition to existing building to accommodate two additional classrooms42 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052;50 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Double carport, deck and pergola and colonnade forward of dwelling21 LINDSAY TCE BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah39 MEAD ST BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
May 2026
- Retaining walls and earthworks119 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
April 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing2 GLOUCESTER AV BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions, building alterations, deck/balcony, verandah, carport and retaining wall17 THORNGATE DR BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Verandah9 RALPH AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Spa and fence barriers83 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Building Alterations (Internal Alterations including Kitchen and Ensuite, Changes to 2 External Doors and 2 Windows)167 GLOUCESTER AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Community title land division – 1 allotment into 287 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Verandah11 BURNELL DR BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Verandah2 NUNYARA CR BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Carport30 WINDING WAY BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling addition and associated partial demolition and alterations to existing dwelling69 THORNGATE DR BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, building alterations, single and two-storey dwelling additions, earthworks and retaining walls13 ARDROSSAN AV BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Upgrading of existing toilet facilities, including the creation of new Accessible Cubicle (within the existing footprint) and internal alterationsLOT 1 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Construction of two storey additions and alterations to existing dwelling including verandah/alfresco and associated swimming pool, earthworks, retaining walls, fencing, landscaping and underground rainwater tank6 CAROLINE AV BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
March 2026
- Fill earthworks and retaining wall to establish hardstand for parking10 NUNYARA CR BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and alteration21 ASH AV BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Louvre verandah11 ADAMSON AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Removal of a significant tree (Irish Strawberry Tree )13 LAFFERS RD BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Freestanding verandah & deck26 MEAD ST BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and earthworks49 GLOUCESTER AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier and associated earthworks2 DEANE AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Group dwelling including deck/balcony, patio and masonry wall, alterations to CFS turnaround (existing dwelling), outbuilding (shed), carport, swimming pool, rainwater tank and earthworks87 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
February 2026
- Swimming pool, safety features and associated earthworks32 UPPER STURT RD BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Verandah9 BANKSIA CR BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 24037622 - additions and alterations to ground and upper levels, new retaining walls and swimming pool verandah/canopy19 THORNGATE DR BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Conversation of science office and storeroom into general science lab29 -43 GLOUCESTER AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding and Deck29 LINDSAY TCE BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Demolition of two (2) existing camp facilities block to be replaced by two (2) new camp facilities block, involving retaining wall, deck, accessibility ramps and an outdoor patio area.101 UPPER STURT RD BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions to existing two-storey detached dwelling including new carport3 GORDON AV BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Masonry fence along western boundary1 ALTA MIRA CR BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing 3 level dwelling1 CRAIGWOOD DR BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Retrospective Outbuilding (shed)69 SHEOAK RD BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Retrospective approval for Internal dividing partition to loungeroom to split in two bedrooms in student accommodation (H3 Boarding house)29 -43 GLOUCESTER AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Retrospective approval for Variation to DA: 080/1527/19 for internal alteration and conversions of garages to bedrooms (H1 & H2 boarding houses).29 -43 GLOUCESTER AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming pool (reinstatement of existing) and associated swimming pool safety features8 BURNELL DR BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Outbuilding and Carport4 CHRISTINE AV BELAIR SA 5052Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 24019331 - changes to size and design of outbuilding (garage/carport)20 CLEARVIEW AV BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers, deck and associated earthworks2 CENTRE WAY BELAIR SA 5052Decision Made
- Verandah9 FRANCIS ST BELAIR SA 5052Decision 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
39 heritage places
- Nunyara Chapel5 Burnell Drive BELAIRState heritage
- 'Cherington' fountain13 Laffers Road BELAIRLocal heritage
- Barryne House25 Sheoak Road BELAIRLocal heritage
- Belair Parish Hall & Church of Holy Innocents29 Sheoak Road BELAIRLocal heritage
- Belair Primary School45-83 Main Road BELAIRLocal heritage
- Belair Railway Station & Signal BoxSheoak Road BELAIRState heritage
- Belair Uniting Church18 Sheoak Road BELAIRLocal heritage
- Birralee House49-51 Sheoak Road BELAIRLocal heritage
- Church Hall29-31 Sheoak Road BELAIRContributory item
- Dry stone wallsBelair Road LYNTONLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Boothby
- Member of Parliament
- Louise MILLER-FROST (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,524
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.9%Labor 61.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.3 km away).
Coalition 32.1%Labor 67.9%
6.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BelairLabor 74.0% · Coalition 26.0% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Belair NorthLabor 69.6% · Coalition 30.4% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Blackwood (Boothby)Labor 63.9% · Coalition 36.1% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- Blackwood CentralLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- MitchamLabor 58.6% · Coalition 41.4% TPP (2025)4.7 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Compare with
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