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SA · Salisbury Council

Burton (SA), SA, 5110

Current weather

12.2°CModerate drizzle

78% humidity · 23.6 km/h wind · 14.2° / 10.8° today · 13.4 mm rain

Desirability index

20.7/100

#264 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Burton (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Salisbury area, home to around 6,519 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 347 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 53.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580, median house prices near $735,000 (up 4% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, 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
6,519
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$1,517
Dwelling vacancy
3.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
76 of 2,111
Median monthly mortgage
$1,312
Employment rate
58.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
194 / 74 / 0

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

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$580
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
45
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$735,000
Median price change
+3.5%

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)
347
Against the person
82
Against property
265
Rate per 1,000 residents
53.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 80 residents
State safety percentile
66.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
107
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental58
  • Other Theft34
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury44
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle33
  • Theft From Shop43

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 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
946
  • Burton Park Preschool30 Brookfield AvenuePreschools
  • Burton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 946

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Public transport

28 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 60 Waterloo Corner Rd - North East side
  • Stop 61 Waterloo Corner Rd - South West side
  • Stop 62 Waterloo Corner Rd - South West side
  • Stop 64 Kensington Way - East side
  • Stop 66 Burton Rd - North East side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

313 planning-related records

2026· 27 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Residential Land Division - 1 into 2
    297 -305 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Ancillary Accomodation
    56 ATKINSON DR BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Change in land use to General Industry in the form of a Waste Recovery Facility including a Car Dismantling Yard with associated Office and Vehicle and Parts Storage (Store).
    25 -27 HOOKINA RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Variation to Application 25030537 - Conversion of group dwellings to be offered under the Affordable Housing scheme
    36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Two (2) Single Storey Dwellings
    23 MAGUIRE CR BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Outback Verandah
    24 MAGUIRE CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Car Wash Facility with Associated Plant Room, Vacuuming Facilities, Advertisements, Dog Wash, Shade Sails, Bin Storage Area, Carparking and Landscaping Areas
    2B HAWKER RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Verge
    68 CONDOR AV BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Repairs to fire damaged dwelling including roof covering change to metal sheeting and internal building works
    26 ALBERTA DR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Verandah
    4 JASPER DR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Change in use to a portion of the land to General Industry (waste processing facility for the cleaning of bricks and crushing of concrete and masonry), with associated shipping containers and dome structure, transportable office and civil works including earth mounds
    542 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Installation of a Wood Heater
    48 BEADELL ST BURTON SA 5110Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Single Storey Dwelling (Lot 51)
    377 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    473 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Carport & verandah
    34 ATKINSON DR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Internal alterations including new opening and fire safety upgrade
    UNIT 1 71 HELPS RD BURTON SA 5110;UNIT 2 71 HELPS RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    42 NEWHAVEN TCE BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree (Council Verge Side of 329 Burton Road)
    329 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • 25A1975 Land division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2) Existing dwelling to be demolished.
    377 BURTON RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Verandah
    13 CABERNET CT BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Change of land use from a shed to ancillary accommodation including a verandah
    70 CONDOR AV BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Carport and Verandah
    2 SANDER CT BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Two (2) Single Storey Detached Dwellings
    4 COOLEN CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Storage Shed
    42 NEWHAVEN TCE BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Verandah
    7 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Fixed and Freestanding Advertisements associated with Service Trade Premises
    79 -85 HELPS RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Land Division one (1) allotment into two (2)
    4 COOLEN CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
2025· 64 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Retaining walls with associated fencing with a combined height greater than 2.1 metres and the removal of one (1) regulated tree.
    506 -524 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Land Division 1 into 2 Community Title
    36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title
    36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Outbuilding on Existing Carparking Area Between Warehouse 4 & 5 (for a Temporary Period of 5 years)
    UNIT 1 18 PENNER AV BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Dwelling
    5A SANDER CT BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Variation To Conditions 2 and 7 of Development Approval 361/1468/2017/1B to Allow the Continuation of the Existing Temporary Civil Works Training Facility, including the Use of the Existing Associated Temporary Access at the South Western Corner of Site (Until 31 December 2030)
    59 -71 HEASLIP RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    36 PARKVIEW ST BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Verandah
    51 HOPNER AV BURTON SA 5110Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Variation to Development Approval 24023912 (Increase height of freestanding pylon sign from 6.3 metres to 7.4 metres)
    483 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Verandah
    13 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
  • Addition to existing workshop
    487 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment
  • Two group dwellings to the rear of existing dwelling (retained) and removal of two Regulated Trees.
    36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Outbuilding
    21 PENNY ST BURTON SA 5110Decision Made
2024· 49 proposals

49 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 46 proposals

46 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 56 proposals

56 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 54 proposals

54 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

40 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Bench
  • Stop 59 Waterloo Corner Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 59 Waterloo Corner Road - South West sideBus stop
  • Stop 60 Waterloo Corner Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 60 Waterloo Corner Road - South West sideBus stop
  • Stop 61 Waterloo Corner Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 61 Waterloo Corner Road - South West sideBus stop
  • Stop 62 Waterloo Corner Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 62 Waterloo Corner Road - South West 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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

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
20.7/100
Cohort rank
#264 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Addition to existing workshopplanning487 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Land Division 1 into 2 Community Titleplanning36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Lodged 08 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Titleplanning36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Lodged 05 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Land Division one (1) allotment into two (2)planning4 COOLEN CR BURTON SA 5110Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Outbuildingplanning21 PENNY ST BURTON SA 5110Lodged 22 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding on Existing Carparking Area Between Warehouse 4 & 5 (for a Temporary Period of 5 years)planningUNIT 1 18 PENNER AV BURTON SA 5110Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Retaining walls with associated fencing with a combined height greater than 2.1 metres and the removal of one (1) regulated tree.planning506 -524 WATERLOO CORNER RD BURTON SA 5110Lodged 19 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Single Storey Dwellingplanning5A SANDER CT BURTON SA 5110Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Two group dwellings to the rear of existing dwelling (retained) and removal of two Regulated Trees.planning36 BARTON CR BURTON SA 5110Lodged 01 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Variation To Conditions 2 and 7 of Development Approval 361/1468/2017/1B to Allow the Continuation of the Existing Temporary Civil Works Training Facility, including the Use of the Existing Associated Temporary Access at the South Western Corner of Site (Until 31 December 2030)planning59 -71 HEASLIP RD BURTON SA 5110Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment

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