SA · Charles Sturt Council
Brompton, SA, 5007
Current weather
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Desirability index
#253 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Brompton is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 3,729 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 511 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 137.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650, median house prices near $1,160,000 (up 9% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 10 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
- 3,729
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,809
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 137 of 1,719
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 61.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 124 / 858 / 39
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)
- $635
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 50
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,160,000
- Median price change
- +9.4%
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)
- 511
- Against the person
- 76
- Against property
- 435
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 137
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 49 residents
- State safety percentile
- 90.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 94
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental71
- Other Theft100
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury44
- Theft From Motor Vehicle58
- Theft From Shop118
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,005.5
- Bowden Brompton Community SchoolSpecial · ICSEA 906
- Bowden Brompton CS Torrens Road Campus85A Torrens RoadPrimary/Secondary Combined
- Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1105
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Hawker St - North side
- Stop 10 Hawker St - South side
- Stop 10 Torrens Rd - South side
- Stop 11 Hawker St - South side
- Stop 12 Hawker St - North 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.
195 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated deck4 FIFTH ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling57 BLIGHT ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Change in land use to residential flat building comprising seven, three-storey dwellings and the removal of a regulated tree70 CHIEF ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to rear of site23 TAYLOR ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling2 CAPPERS DR BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Alterations to the existing dwelling - partial converstion of the garage to a habitable room10 TABARD AV BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Conversion from 2 Community lots to two Torrens lots7 HULL ST BROMPTON SA 5007;9 HULL ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling alterations and additions149 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Extention to the rear of the existing carport23 TAYLOR ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Partial use of existing building for an automotive collision repair (unit 1) with associated signage and carparking6 TURNBULL PL BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Change of land use to food production (light industry) and a cooling tower located to the front of the existing building39 FIRST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling79A CHIEF ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
April 2026
- Proposed carport and verandah to the side and rear of an existing dwelling, along with a front masonry fence to a height of 1.5 metres.32 THIRD ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition - Variation to Application ID 2201705476 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Alteration and minor addition to existing dwelling.28 BURLEY GRIFFIN BVD BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to rear of associated dwelling100 WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Boundary re-alignment between lot 5 and common property in C44168 to increase Lot 5 site79A WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007;LOT 5 WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
March 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including the enclosure of existing balcony and portico with glass windows and doors, extensions to the garage, construction of verandah, shed, and a 2.5m high boundary fence.2 RANELAGH ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool sited at the rear of the existing dwelling32 THIRD ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
February 2026
- Demolition of office7 WOOD AV BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
January 2026
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling14 CARRONDOWN WALK BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling.14 CARRONDOWN WALK BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Change in land use to four, two storey detached dwellings16 -18 PICKERING ST BROMPTON SA 5007;LOT 101 TAYLOR ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
2025· 46 proposals
December 2025
- Internal Fitout to existing warehouse, cleanroom7 WOOD AV BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Outbuilding replacing the existing shed on site19 GREEN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Demolition of the existing kitchen, laundry and wet areas, construction of single storey alterations and addition to existing single storey representative dwelling and the construction of a carport.115 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
October 2025
- Removal of a significant tree - Eucalyptus radiata.7 -9 FIRST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Swimming pool at the rear of the existing dwelling60 SECOND ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Carport to the side of an existing dwelling18 WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling53 GREEN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwellingUNIT 3 86 EAST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
September 2025
- Change of land use from an industry to a storage facility with alterations and additions to the front of the existing building for additional office space and a change to parking layout14 WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Gable roof verandah and flat roof verandah to the side47 FRANCIS RIDLEY CCT BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Addition to the south-western side of the existing building in the form of a spray paint booth and extractor in association with the existing Service Trade Premises20 FIFTH ST BROMPTON SA 5007Under Assessment
- Verandah to rear of existing dwelling161 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Land division creating 10 allotments1 -5 FIRST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling108E WEST ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling3 PENS CL BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- Internal works to swap positions of existing dining room and gaming area, create new windows in new dining area, internal works to renovate existing bar with improvements to existing serving counter, relocation and upgrade of existing male and female toilets, renovate existing kitchen to replace current appliances and adjust ventilation within existing hotel with no change to existing operating hours, capacity or licence arrangements110 COGLIN ST BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
- To use portion of the existing building for an automotive collision repair (unit 1) with associated signage and carparking6 TURNBULL PL BROMPTON SA 5007Decision Made
2024· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 31 proposals
31 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
46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Stop 10 Hawker Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Hawker Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Hawker Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Hawker Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Hawker Street - 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)
- 7/10
- 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
305 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Blossom Family Daycarechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
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
- 23.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #253 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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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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