Median house price
$1.46M
+2.5% change
SA · Charles Sturt Council
Bowden, 5007
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,948
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.5%
Median age
32
Median income
$1,628/wk
Employment rate
66.5%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,455,000
Languages at home
24.2%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Cycling
- Café precinct
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bowden is a lively inner smaller community with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. The community skews younger, with a strong working population. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses and trains help with longer trips.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer safety and growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots.
At a glance
Bowden snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$610/wk
Houses $620 · Units $610
Population (ERP)
1,948
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.9%
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
#70
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
85th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
59th
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
- 40.4/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3683rd in Australia
- State rank
- 390th in SA
- Peer rank
- #70 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #277 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)
- $610
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $620
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $610
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 75
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,455,000
- Median price change
- +2.4800287012676394%
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
1,948(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +6.5% over 5 years · 64th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +6.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +15
- Change in 5 years
- +119
- Growth rank in SA
- 64th 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 (~2,050), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,808
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $1,628
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 149 of 1,075
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 66.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 131 / 209 / 578 (+ 5 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)
- 190
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 164
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 97.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 70 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 94
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.6%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental32
- Other Theft53
- Sct - Non Residence8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Motor Vehicle29
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
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,026.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 59th
School list
- Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1105 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Dominic's Priory CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1080 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 658 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Bowden Brompton Community SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 906 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 145 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Brompton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 223 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Warriappendi Secondary SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 752 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 75% · 100 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Blackfriars Priory SchoolCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 786 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- North Adelaide Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1144 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 296 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Australian Islamic College AdelaideCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 589 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Prescott CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 206 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Green Leaves Early LearningSecond Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bowden Railway Station
- Bowden Railway Station
- Stop 9 Hawker St - North side
- Stop 9 Hawker St - South 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
255 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 1 food courts · 1 bakeries · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 57/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.66
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 7.19
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.77
Food & drink(13)
- The Lost LoafBakery
5 Third Street
- Bowden CellarsBar
Plant 3 Red Shed Lane
- A PLACE coffeeCafe
37 Second Street, Bowden
- JarmersCafe
18 Park Terrace, Bowden
- My Grandma BenCafe
5 Third Street, Bowden
- Plant 4 BowdenFood court
- Bowden BrewingPub
Plant 3 Fourth Street
- ArancissimoRestaurant
5 Third Street, Bowden
- BobibaoRestaurant
7 Second Street, Bowden
- Dada Dumpling & LaksaRestaurant
5 Third Street, Bowden
- Fun2SeeYa PizzeriaRestaurant
5 Third Street, Bowden
- Ozzie GözlemeRestaurant
- PingAn Veggie TimeRestaurant
Shopping(2)
- Beach OrganicsConvenience store
- IGASupermarket
1 Third Street
Community(1)
- Green Leaves Early LearningKindergarten
1 Second Street, Bowden
Sport & outdoors(9)
- BST FitnessGym
- EFM Health ClubsGym
3 Second Street, Bowden
- Bowden Village ReservePark
- Emu ParkPark
- Kevin Taylor ReservePark
Kevin Taylor Lane, Bowden
- Parfitt SquarePark
- Wardli-Ana Tapa ReservePark
- Playground
- Sports field
Transport(3)
2 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(25)
- Artwork (4)
- Bbq (8)
- Bench (26)
- Adelaide Bike KitchenBicycle
22 Gibson Street, Bowden
- Bicycle Parking (22)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Drinking water (5)
- Garden (53)
- Image Design StudioHairdresser
- Mister and HerHairdresser
5 Fourth Street, Bowden
- Bowden LaundretteLaundry
7 Muriel Matters Walk, Bowden
- Star LaundromatLaundry
5 Second Street, Bowden
- Lounger
- Parking (65)
- Parking Space
- Centred Ground Physiotherapy & YogaPhysiotherapist
54 Gibson Street, Bowden
- Picnic Table (12)
- Power Supply
- Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Shelter (7)
- Uniting Care Wesley BowdenSocial Facility
77 Gibson Street
- TelstraTelephone
- Vacant
- Waste Basket (10)
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- Calvary North Adelaide Hospital (1.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private 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)
- 62
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.8
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· 14 proposals
August 2026
- Addition to exisiting place of worship comprising shelter, verandah and toilets100 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
- Internal fitout28 FIFTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling12 GETHING CR BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
July 2026
- Illuminated signage is proposed to be installed on the Eastern and southern facades of the existing building.LOT 6003 SECOND ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
- Alterations and addition to existing dwelling with associated verandah to the rear and retaining wall to the side.162 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
May 2026
- Rooftop Verandah28 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Community Strata creating two lots from 312 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;14 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;16 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
April 2026
- Fitout of Level 3 - administration offices. New desks and office partitioning.LOT 6003 SECOND ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
March 2026
- Internal fitout of consulting rooms on L3LOT 6003 SECOND ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Change in land use from retail second-hand vehicle sales to a store, to be used as a builder’s depot, including an addition to the rear of the existing building with a proposed wall height of 4.2 metres on either side boundary, and an upgrade to the front facade.10 GETHING CR BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to roof top terrace16 THIRD ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
February 2026
- Land division creating nine allotments and eight three storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement78 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
- Construction of an 11-storey mixed-use building comprising a ground-floor café, a wellness centre (spanning ground, mezzanine and Level 1), and a residential flat building containing 115 apartments (23 Affordable Housing apartments ), with an associated multi-level car park, ancillary resident facilities (bicycle workshop and dog wash), roof-mounted solar panels, and communal open space and landscaping.18 -26 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
January 2026
- Office Fitout to Level 1LOT 6003 SECOND ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Variation of Development Application 24024441 (two-storey RFB comprising community housing dwellings (x28) and supported accommodation (x2) and demolition of one Representative Building with associated car parking and landscaping) to reconfigure parking areas and make minor modifications to approved building including window alignment changes, simplified mansard roofing, new roofing to open walkway, addition of new walkway and privacy balustrade.105 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;12 -14 MARKET PL BOWDEN SA 5007;16 MARKET PL BOWDEN SA 5007;18 MARKET PL BOWDEN SA 5007;2 -10 MARKET PL BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
November 2025
- Primary community strata to create 36 lots of 3 for residential purpose and a lower floor cafe12 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;14 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;16 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- 1.8m high tubular fencing facing Gibson Street and 1.8m high Colourbond fence facing Eleventh Street106 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
October 2025
- Alterations to the existing buildings - Replace roof covering and flashings over existing rear rumpus room. Replace roof framing and sheeting over laundry. New sliding doors in rumpus room in place of window, add skylights to rumpus and laundry11 TREMBATH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including replacing roof structure120 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
September 2025
- Amalgamation of existing winery and winery/cellar door/function venue, including increased patronage to 300 persons.102 FIFTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;31 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah to rear balcony18 PLENTY PL BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Bowden Brewing Expansion – Kitchen Exhaust2 FOURTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;3 -5 THIRD ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
June 2025
- Section 136 removal of significant treeUNIT 1-6 25 TENTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
May 2025
- Variation to DA 23033675 for additional retail/commercial tenancies, alterations to building height, parking layout, communal open space, internal layout, and building façades/materiality, and removal of Condition 5.4 THIRD ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
February 2025
- 21A4365.SCRES- Secondary Community Strata to create 145 lots on Lot 502 in application 25004410LOT 5001 PARK TCE BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- 21A4365.SCRET- Secondary Community Strata to create 4 retail lots on lot 501 on PlanSA 25004410LOT 5001 PARK TCE BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Primary Community Strata Plan to create 2 lots for residential and retail purposes and common areaLOT 5001 PARK TCE BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Variation to Planning Consent 24015009 to change the hours of operation and a change of use of a portion of the building from a cafe to a retail shop.87 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
- Carport sited on the boundary for a length of 16.3-metres and a height of 2.8-metres, verandah sited to the rear of the existing dwelling, covered seating area (verandah) on the rear boundary, domestic shed on the side boundary, 2.5-metres high fence on the side boundary, 2.5-metres high fence on the rear boundary for a length of 3.1-metres, 2.9-metres high fence on the rear boundary for a length of 9.66-metres and a masonry fence on the front allotment boundary for a height of 1.8-metres21 TENTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
January 2025
- Variation to DA 252/E144/21 to reduce amount of landscaping for row dwellings10 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;10 RED BRICK LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;11 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;11 TAILOR LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;12 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;12 RED BRICK LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;13 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;13 TAILOR LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;14 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;14 RED BRICK LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;15 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;15 TAILOR LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;16 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;16 RED BRICK LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;17 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;17 TAILOR LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;18 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;18 RED BRICK LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;33 SEVENTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;35 SEVENTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;40 EIGHTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;42 EIGHTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;43 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;44 EIGHTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;45 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;46 EIGHTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;47 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;49 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;50 EIGHTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;51 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;53 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;55 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;57 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;59 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;61 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;63 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;7 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;7 TAILOR LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;78 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;8 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;8 RED BRICK LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;9 FOUNDRY LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;9 TAILOR LANE BOWDEN SA 5007;LOT 26 EIGHTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
2024· 13 proposals
November 2024
- External and internal alterations to residential flat building1 -13 SIXTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Variation to development application 23030645 including changes to the apartment layout, private open space, communal landscape area, ground floor layout, external facade, vehicle and bicycle parkingLOT 53 THIRD ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
October 2024
- Variation to development authorisation ID 23011960 for introduction of tourist accommodation and miscellaneous amendments to internal areas and external materials12 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;14 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;16 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
August 2024
- Two-storey residential flat building comprising community housing dwellings (28) and supported accommodation premises (2) and demolition of buildings including one Representative Building with associated car parking and landscaping105 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007;12 MARKET PL BOWDEN SA 5007;16 MARKET PL BOWDEN SA 5007;18 MARKET PL BOWDEN SA 5007;2 -10 MARKET PL BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
- Change in land use from the existing warehouse to Light industry for wine production and storage, including re-roofing and re-framing the existing building, internal alterations within the office space and carport sited to the front of the buildingLOT 100 FIFTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Internal fire damage remediation works to unit 75 and reroofing entire row (5 units) including new separating fire walls to roof space.69 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Additions and alterations sited to the rear of the existing Representative dwelling, verandah sited to the rear and partial demolition of the lean-to structure at the rear125 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Three (3) x two-storey detached dwellings and nine (9) three-storey detached dwellings with under main roof car parking and landscaping and land division creating twelve (12) allotments from two (2).33 SEVENTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007;35 SEVENTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
July 2024
- Retrospective approval for freestanding steel framed cross measuring 4.4 metres high by 1.4 metres wide100 DRAYTON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a 12-level mixed use (commercial and residential) development comprising ground-level commercial tenancies, residential apartments and associated carparking, communal open space and landscapingLOT 5001 PARK TCE BOWDEN SA 5007Decision Made
- Change in land use from coffee facility with small scale espresso machine repair, shop (cafe) to shop (cafe), storage and office.87 GIBSON ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
May 2024
- Change of use to office (ground level) and tourist accommodation (first floor to fifth floor levels) and installation of advertising displays1-13 SIXTH ST BOWDEN SA 5007Under Assessment
- Construction of a three-storey dwelling (Lot 12)38-46 SECOND ST BOWDEN SA 5007Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionPark Terrace, Third St12 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
106 heritage places
- Attached Houses29-39 Eighth Street BOWDENContributory item
- Dwelling103 Gibson Street BOWDENLocal heritage
- Dwellings140 Drayton Street BOWDENLocal heritage
- Former House and Shop102 Gibson Street BOWDENLocal heritage
- House20 Ninth Street BOWDENContributory item
- House109 Drayton Street BOWDENContributory item
- House110 Drayton Street BOWDENContributory item
- House130 Drayton Street BOWDENContributory item
- House150 Drayton Street BOWDENContributory item
- House15 Ninth Street BOWDENLocal 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
- Adelaide
- Member of Parliament
- Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,436
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.5 km away).
Coalition 22.2%Labor 77.8%
8.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BromptonLabor 80.0% · Coalition 20.0% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Renown ParkLabor 80.2% · Coalition 19.9% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- CroydonLabor 79.6% · Coalition 20.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- North AdelaideLabor 63.0% · Coalition 37.0% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Prospect WestLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)1.6 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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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