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SA · Onkaparinga Council

Cherry Gardens, SA, 5157

Current weather

9.1°CDense drizzle

96% humidity · 24.1 km/h wind · 11.2° / 8.6° today · 24 mm rain

Desirability index

64.4/100

#117 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Cherry Gardens is a small locality in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 633 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 11.1 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
633
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$2,016
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
12 of 228
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
62.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
8 / 0 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
7
Against the person
1
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
11.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 633 residents
State safety percentile
10.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
13
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft3
  • Sct - Residence2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cherry Gardens Rd - South side (Cherry Gardens CFS)
  • Cherry Gardens Rd / Weymouth Rd - North side (Cherry Gardens CFS)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

62 planning-related records

2026· 4 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Removal of (4) regulated trees - 2 x River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) and 2 x Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)
    611 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation with attached verandah and garage (retrospective)
    60 HICKS HILL RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Carport
    471 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Construction of three (3) outbuildings (shipping containers) with an associated annex, two water tanks and tree damaging activity
    60 HICKS HILL RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Under Assessment
2025· 10 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed) forward
    11 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Boundary realignment
    38 BRANDWOOD DR CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157;560 ACKLAND HILL RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing single storey dwelling including cellar, retaining walls and tennis court fencing
    277 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling Addition- Balcony
    387 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Tree damaging activity - Removal of one (1) Significant tree - Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) (retrospective)
    264 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Removal of 1 x significant tree (Tasmanian Blue Gum - Eucalyptus globulus)
    471 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Demolish existing deck and construct replacement deck and new pergola
    149 MARSHALL RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Elevated deck (balcony) and verandah
    97 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • no development details required as no work is required for the garage room. for the 4th bedroom. -interior linings, ceiling linings -insulation -minor electrical work where required, LED downlights, fan etc. -tile floor to match house -paint and furnish.
    41 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    15 EDIALTA RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
2024· 13 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Outbuilding (sauna)
    443 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Verandah and Deck
    408 FRITH RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations and extension of a deck
    35 STAR AND ARROW RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Garage and attached verandah
    38 BRANDWOOD DR CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Retaining walls
    177 STAR AND ARROW RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Partial change in land use to include warehouse with associated construction of office, lean-to additions, 2x portable toilets, 4x outbuildings (shipping containers) with canopies, deck and creation of a dam (retrospective)
    38 BRANDWOOD DR CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Under Assessment

  • June 2024

  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    21 BRUMBY ST CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Raised timber deck (two sides of existing swimming pool)
    443 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Boundary realignment (3 into 3)
    585 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157;611 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    23 BRUMBY ST CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Swimming pool with equipment, heat pump and blanket
    443 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Water tank (above ground)
    18 LEWIS ST CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    544 ACKLAND HILL RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Verandah
    469 FRITH RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Ancillary Accommodation and outbuilding (shed)
    21 BRUMBY ST CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fence
    177 STAR AND ARROW RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Extension to dwelling to include living space and master bedroom, plus undercover decked area and fenced swimming pool.
    177 STAR AND ARROW RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Under Assessment

  • June 2023

  • Outbuilding
    177 STAR AND ARROW RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Cricket Nets and associated infrastructure
    660 ACKLAND HILL RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - Carport/verandah
    87 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    131 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
  • Installation of connecting Freestanding Verandah and Attached Verandah
    660 ACKLAND HILL RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Verandahs
    466 FRITH RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
2022· 12 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Carport, garage and wrap around verandah
    25 EDIALTA RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Shed (Outbuilding)
    151 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made

  • June 2022

  • A 40 ft side shipping container will be placed on the site to provide secure storage
    419 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Decision Made
2021· 13 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

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Heritage

6 state heritage places

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Desirability index

Desirability score
64.4/100
Cohort rank
#117 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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  • A 40 ft side shipping container will be placed on the site to provide secure storageplanning419 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Lodged 21 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing single storey dwelling including cellar, retaining walls and tennis court fencingplanning277 CHERRY GARDENS RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Ancillary Accommodation and outbuilding (shed)planning21 BRUMBY ST CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Lodged 26 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation with attached verandah and garage (retrospective)planning60 HICKS HILL RD CHERRY GARDENS SA 5157Lodged 17 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment

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