SA · Charles Sturt Council
Beverley (SA), SA, 5009
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
8.2/100
How this score is calculated#306 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Beverley (SA) is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 1,578 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 130 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 82.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $612 (flats $550, houses $640), median house prices near $1,140,000, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,578
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,598
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 678
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,668
- Employment rate
- 64.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 43 / 93 / 45
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)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $640
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $612.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,140,000
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)
- 130
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 113
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 82.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 93 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 47
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception11
- Other Property Damage And Environmental21
- Other Theft20
- Sct - Non Residence13
- Theft From Motor Vehicle18
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
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 Grange Rd - North side
- Stop 17 Port Rd - South West side
- Stop 18 Port Rd - South West side
- Stop 19 Port Rd - South side
- Stop School St Michaels Junior College East Av
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionPort Road, East Av22 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
- Electrical WorkGrange Road, Main St21 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
196 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
June 2026
- Two, single storey detached dwellings for supported accommodation27 MAIN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- 26A0370 - Community Title Land Division to create 15 Lots and associated Common Property. Refer Land Use Application 25038441.167 -169 WILLIAM ST BEVERLEY SA 5009;171 WILLIAM ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation109 WILLIAM ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Land division 1 into 2 Torrens Titled allotments with retention of front dwelling24 OLVESTON AV BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
May 2026
- Change of land use - Tenancy 13 from warehouse to shop, storage, internal alterations and extension to existing upper-level mezzanineLOT 21 PORT RD BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule only656 -668 PORT RD BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with retaining and fence for an overall height of 2.3m26C GOLDING ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Masonary fence to the front property boundary27 WILLIAM ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - One allotment into two2 BEVERLEY CR BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
April 2026
- Retention of existing dwelling, construction of ancillary accommodation and outbuilding9 WATSON ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing office building and reconfiguration of an existing car park resulting in 9 additional car parking spaces55 -55 HOWARDS RD BEVERLEY SA 5009;55 HOWARDS RD BEVERLEY SA 5009;LOT 2 POPE CT BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
March 2026
- Carport and verandah9 WATSON ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Community title creating twenty (20) allotments from four (4) - 26A0179LOT 21 JEANES ST BEVERLEY SA 5009;LOT 21 PORT RD BEVERLEY SA 5009;LOT 3 PORT RD BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling (future lot 2)102 MAIN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Construction of a store13 WEST ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Variation to application 252/00724/03 - Change Of Use from Warehouse including alterations and additions at 12 Pope St and [demolition of] existing Store at 10 Pope St to Trade Training Facility10 POPE ST BEVERLEY SA 5009;12 POPE ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation45 MAIN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fences on the boundaries26D GOLDING ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
February 2026
- Swimming pool and associated safety fence25 MAIN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Variation to DA 2300320389 LEDGER RD BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling to the rear of existing dwelling.31 GOLDING ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Warehouse including mezzanine and office additions with wall on western boundary and a carport6 HOWARDS RD BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - One allotment into three.61 MAIN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
January 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling with wall on the boundary, swimming pool and associated safety features, retaining wall, front masonry fence110 MAIN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Change in land use to light industry (perfume production) and Installation of ventilation fan and flue together with signage14 MYER CT BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)12 GEMMELL ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Construction of two double storey warehouses with associated offices and carparking and the removal of a Regulated Tree (Fiddlewood) and a Significant Tree (Norfolk Island Pine)116 WILLIAM ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
2025· 36 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of fifteen (15) warehouses with associated carparking and landscaping - staged application - Stage 1 - Footings, precast and steelwork, and Stage 2 -Building fabric, fit out and services and remainder of works.167 -169 MCLEAN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009;171 WILLIAM ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing main building superstructure and proposed demountable office space and amenities located atop the existing slab for staff for a temporary time period of 3 years - staged application - Stage 1 - Office, verandahs, decks and associated amenities and Stage 2 - DDA toilet and remaining decking66 EAST AV BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
November 2025
- To address Building Fire Safety Committee notice - Fire safety upgrade works to achieve compliance to existing building (including associated performance solutions)41 -51 HOWARDS RD BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition with verandah at the rear and garage.2 MOORLAND AV BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling49 MAIN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling52 GOLDING ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
October 2025
- Torrens Title land Division - one allotment into two102 MAIN ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Change in land use to waste transfer facility, store, workshop, alterations to shed and installation of diesel tank with 10,000 litre capacity and 240V Diesel bowser14 WODONGA ST BEVERLEY SA 5009;16 WODONGA ST BEVERLEY SA 5009;18 WODONGA ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Under Assessment
- Construction of Light Industry and associated Warehouse, Office, Landscaping, Car Parking, Advertisement and Tree Damaging Activity137 -147 GRANGE RD BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
September 2025
- Carport to side (secondary street) of warehouse724 PORT RD BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwellingUNIT 1 10A FAIRBANKS ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and front masonry fence7 SPRING ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
August 2025
- Change from dwelling to shop (retail food) with associated carparking and landscaping to the rear1 PEGLER ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Decision Made
2024· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 28 proposals
28 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
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- Bench
- Stop 16 Grange Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 18 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Port Road - South sideBus stop
- EnterpriseCar Rental
153-161 Grange Road, Beverley
- Afghan Star Charcoal Kebab HouseFast food
644
- Parking Space (8)
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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
8 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)
- 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
- 8.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #306 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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- 26A0370 - Community Title Land Division to create 15 Lots and associated Common Property. Refer Land Use Application 25038441.planning167 -169 WILLIAM ST BEVERLEY SA 5009;171 WILLIAM ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Lodged 18 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and front masonry fenceplanning7 SPRING ST BEVERLEY SA 5009Lodged 09 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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