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SA · Salisbury Council
Bolivar, 5110
Population
357
Growth (1 yr)
+7.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+24.1%
Median age
61
Median income
$756/wk
Employment rate
27.5%
Languages at home
11.3%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bolivar is a practical smaller community in Salisbury Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here. Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum, plus community and employment relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bolivar snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Population (Census)
357
+7.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.0%
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
#64
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
100th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
99th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 27.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6016th in Australia
- State rank
- 597th in SA
- Peer rank
- #64 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #344 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
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 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Population growth
+7.3% annual · +24.1% over 5 years · 99th percentile in SA
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 357
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $756
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 167
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,040
- Employment rate
- 27.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 5 / 0 (+ 139 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)
- 217
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 200
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2,106.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 99.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.9%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental9
- Other Theft146
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
- Theft From Shop21
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv9
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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Port Wakefield Rd / Caravan Park Rd - West side (Bolivar Service Station)
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Parking (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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Endoscopy Centre (7.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.8
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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· 1 proposal
July 2026
- Construction of Two (2) Industrial Buildings with Associated Offices, Roadway, Car Parking and Landscaping, with Building 1 to Be Used as a Service Trade Premises and Building 2 to Be Used as a Warehouse1113 -1117 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of Twenty-Nine (30) Regulated & Two (2) Significant Trees) in Association with Reconfiguration of Internal Driveways925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah (Lot 115)925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
November 2025
- verandah925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
- Internal 1.5m High Masonry Fencing with Sliding Tubular Gate925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Under Assessment
October 2025
- Verandah at side and back of house925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
August 2025
- Upgrade and Alterations to Existing Hardstand Area with Introduction of Nine (9) (90 Degree) Carparking Spaces at Entrance925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110;965 -977 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
April 2025
- Removal of One (1) Significant Tree925 -963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
March 2025
- Change in use for the parking and storage of caravans, boats and camping trailers on part of the subject land (Store)31 -41 JOBSON RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
January 2025
- Rebranding including Two (2) Replacement Pylon Signs with One (1) having a Digital Screen and Associated Canopy Signage (BP to Shell)859 -885 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
April 2024
- Forty (40) Transportable Dwellings in association with existing Caravan & Tourist Park925-963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
September 2023
- Reconfiguration of internal driveways and removal of Seven (7) Regulated Trees and Two (2) Significant Trees925-963 PORT WAKEFIELD RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
May 2023
- Outbuilding37-43 SUMMER RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
February 2022
- Green hydrogen facility (renewable energy) comprising a switching room, shelter, storage areas and associated infrastructure9 BOLIVAR INTERCHANGE CONNECTOR RD BOLIVAR SA 5110Decision Made
Other· 6 proposals
- AMPOL AUSTRALIA PETROLEUM PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- BUCKLAND DRY CREEK PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- BUCKLAND DRY CREEK PTY LTDOtherEPA licence
- IBERDROLA AUSTRALIA SAGT PTY LIMITEDOtherEPA licence
- ON THE RUN PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WATER CORPORATIONOtherEPA licence
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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Pit WorksPort Wakefield Road, Hodgson Rd06 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Weed SprayingNorth South Motorway, Bolivar Interchange Connector Rd16 Jul 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (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 3.7 km away).
Coalition 30.5%Labor 69.5%
4.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Paralowie WestLabor 70.3% · Coalition 29.7% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Paralowie SouthLabor 65.3% · Coalition 34.7% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Parafield Gardens North West (Spence)Labor 72.7% · Coalition 27.3% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Salisbury Downs WestLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- BurtonLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)2.8 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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