Median house price
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SA · Playford Council
Buckland Park, 5120
Est. population · Jun 2025
151
Growth (1 yr)
+17.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+64.1%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,775/wk
Employment rate
56.5%
Languages at home
51%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Greek, Tamil
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Buckland Park is a residential smaller community in Playford Council with a familiar suburban feel. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
At a glance
Buckland Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
151
+17% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
23.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
82nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
100th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
151(June 2025)
+17.1% annual · +64.1% over 5 years · 100th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +17.1%
- 5-year growth
- +64.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +22
- Change in 5 years
- +59
- Growth rank in SA
- 100th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +6.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 99
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,775
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 42
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,764
- Employment rate
- 56.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 38 / 0 / 0
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)
- 13
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 86.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 48
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -51.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 80 Riverlea Blvd - North side
- Stop 82 Osprey Dr - North East side
- Stop 82 Osprey Dr - South West side
- Stop 83 Osprey Dr - East side
- Stop 83 Osprey Dr - West 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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 Central Districts Hospital (15.8 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.1
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 (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
53 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
March 2025
- Conventional land division creating four (4) allotments from one (1) fragmented allotment together with the construction of 12 residential flat buildings comprising 45 dwellings for the purposes of supported accommodation with associated earthworks and tree-damaging activityLOT 202 LEGOE RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals
September 2024
- Single storey dwelling addition44 NEMESIS CT BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a Telecommunications tower facility consisting of a 30m monopole with antenna headframe, base station and associated fencing.130 THOMPSON RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Under Assessment
2022· 18 proposals
November 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed)356 TOZER RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
June 2022
- Nine agricultural buildings (greenhouses) and a dam86 NEMESIS CT BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Horticultural Netting – Protective Tree Netting Structure28 CARMELO RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
April 2022
- Detached dwelling for temporary use as a display home for a period of up to 36 months and associated signage.9 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
March 2022
- NEW DWELLING Lot 34 Ellis Street-LOT 4 CARMELO RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling15 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling11 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling for temporary use as a display home for a period of up to 36 months21 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Detached dwelling for temporary use as a display home for a period of up to 36 months23 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
February 2022
- Construction of a single storey dwelling and change of use of existing dwelling to an ancillary shop, office and workers amenity building153 CARMELO RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- 3x Detached Dwellings for temporary use a display village for a period of up to 36 months10 BONNIN CR BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120;12 BONNIN CR BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120;14 BONNIN CR BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- New single storey dwelling Lot 30 Allan PlaceLOT 69 LEGOE RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling10 MILNER PL BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached welling12 MILNER PL BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling14 MILNER PL BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling6 MARCHANT TRL BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
January 2022
- Single storey dwelling36 KAPINKA PDE BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling for temporary use as a display home for a period of up to 36 months2 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
2021· 19 proposals
December 2021
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling14 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling7 CARTER ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling5 BRANDTS CT BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling11 KAPINKA PDE BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
November 2021
- Two (2) Detached dwelling in the form of display homes for a period of up to 36 monthsLOT 72 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120;LOT 73 NIXON ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling27 KAPINKA PDE BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling5 KAPINKA PDE BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
October 2021
- Detached Dwelling with associated Garage20 MARCHANT TRL BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with associated garage22 MARCHANT TRL BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling - Lot 138 Brandts Court, Buckland ParkLot 138 Brandts Crt, Buckland Park - Parent lot 4 Reedy Rd;LOT 4 REEDY RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey deatched dwelling9 SCARFE ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling (Proposed lot 111)8 CARTER ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Construct 24 Greenhouses, 2 Dams, an amenities block, a fire tank, the construction of a building for the commencement of horticultural industry (packing shed) and staff car park687 BROOKS RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
September 2021
- Single Storey Dwelling - Lot 115 Scarfe Street, Buckland ParkApplication for Lot 115 Scarfe Street, Buckland Park - Riverlea Estate;LOT 4 REEDY RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling - Lot 148 Marchant Trail, Buckland ParkLot 148 Marchant Trail, Buckland Park;LOT 5 LEGOE RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 153)LOT 153 SCARFE ST BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 638)LOT 638 KAPINKA PDE BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with associated fence and retaining wallLOT 95 KAPINKA PDE BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling - Lot 85 Kapinka Parade, Buckland ParkLOT 4 REEDY RD BUCKLAND PARK SA 5120Decision 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 · 2020–2026 · 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
- 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 13.7 km away).
Coalition 35.8%Labor 64.3%
1.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- VirginiaLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- BurtonLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)10.8 km away
- Paralowie WestLabor 70.3% · Coalition 29.7% TPP (2025)11.6 km away
- DirekLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)12.3 km away
- Paralowie SouthLabor 65.3% · Coalition 34.7% TPP (2025)12.7 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.