SA · Marion Council
Clovelly Park, SA, 5042
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Desirability index
#168 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Clovelly Park is a smaller suburban community in the Marion area, home to around 3,126 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 121 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 38.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $660 (flats $366, houses $675), median house prices near $1,050,000 (up 19% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,126
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,600
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 64 of 1,257
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,616
- Employment rate
- 62.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 72 / 364 / 4
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)
- $366.175
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $675
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $660
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,050,000
- Median price change
- +18.9%
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)
- 121
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 89
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 98 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 87
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception8
- Other Property Damage And Environmental22
- Other Theft21
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
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
- 1,038
- Clovelly Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1038
- Clovelly Park PS Intensive English Lang Centre1 Renown PlaceSpecialist Facilities
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 18 South Rd - West side
- Stop 19 York Av - West side
- Stop 21 Beaumont St - West side
- Stop 23A Windsor Ave - West side
- Stop 24 Celtic Ave - South 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.
174 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Two single storey detached dwellings and removal of a Regulated Tree16 HARCOURT AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Carport71 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and combined retaining and fencing exceeding 2.1m high to side boundaries35 SCOTTISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition and Verandah46 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
May 2026
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings with associated retaining walls, fences and landscaping42 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings, associated retaining walls, fences and landscaping28 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings, fences and removal of one (1) Regulated tree22 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
April 2026
- Ancillary accommodation3 COSGROVE CL CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
March 2026
- Land Division (Torrens title 1 into 2 allotments)43 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Partial demolition of attached dwelling for a driveway for land vision.21 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Land Division (Torrens title 1 into 3 allotments)9 BYRON AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Supported Accommodation comprising two single storey units, each designed for two occupants and one carer with associated decking43 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings with associated driveway (including right of way access) and landscaping.69 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
February 2026
- Three (3x) double storey row dwellings and fencing2 WINGFIELD ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling19 BEVERLEY ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and fencing6A RENOWN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and carport36 SCOTTISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
January 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling, fencing and retaining walls6 RENOWN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Two (2x) double storey semi-detached dwellings and fencing31 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Outbuilding9 CAMBRIDGE PL CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title21 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary accommodation (studio)UNIT 8 14 WINDSOR AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
November 2025
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings82 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Three two storey detached dwellings, fencing and retaining walls26 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
October 2025
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land division82 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah18 FINCHLEY ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Verandah to rear of dwelling17 COHEN CT CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Construct a 8x4m pergola attached to the existing dwelling at the rear of the property48 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
August 2025
- Verandah (with partial screening) and Deck9 HENDON ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
July 2025
- Two semi-detached single storey dwellings24 BYRON AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Verandah1B RENOWN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
June 2025
- Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, fencing, retaining walls and associated landscaping9 BYRON AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Supported accommodation comprising one single storey unit and one single storey detached dwelling with associated ancillary accommodation and fencing13 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)38 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing with associated driveway (including right of way access) and landscaping.69 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Under Assessment
- Verandah36A NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
March 2025
- Proposed extension to existing residence20 FINCHLEY ST CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Removal of one Significant tree – Eucalyptus sideroxylon “Iron Bark”54 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling16A BYRON AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 3 Community Title36 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Decision Made
2024· 29 proposals
29 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 25 proposals
25 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 41 proposals
41 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 35 proposals
35 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
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Stop 20 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 20C Daws Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 20D Daws Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Beaumont Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Beaumont Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 21 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 22 Beaumont Street - East sideBus stop
- Stop 22 Beaumont Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 22 South Road - 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
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
- 49.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #168 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
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land divisionplanning82 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodationplanning3 COSGROVE CL CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation (studio)planningUNIT 8 14 WINDSOR AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition and Verandahplanning46 AUSTRALIAN AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning71 ENGLISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 09 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construct a 8x4m pergola attached to the existing dwelling at the rear of the propertyplanning48 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 06 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellingsplanning82 NORRIE AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 07 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings with associated driveway (including right of way access) and landscaping.planning69 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 02 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of two single-storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing with associated driveway (including right of way access) and landscaping.planning69 CELTIC AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 23 Apr 2025 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and carportplanning36 SCOTTISH AV CLOVELLY PARK SA 5042Lodged 16 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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