SA · Playford Council
Davoren Park, SA, 5113
Current weather
11.6°CModerate drizzle
79% humidity · 22.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 10.1° today · 14.9 mm rain
Desirability index
5.2/100
How this score is calculated#316 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Davoren Park is a smaller suburban community in the Playford area, home to around 6,392 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 979 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 153.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500, median house prices near $676,000 (up 15% 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, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 6,392
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $931
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 231 of 2,512
- Median monthly mortgage
- $945
- Employment rate
- 37.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 275 / 615 / 69
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)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 95
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $676,000
- Median price change
- +14.6%
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)
- 979
- Against the person
- 205
- Against property
- 774
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 153.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 31 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 541
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental154
- Other Theft196
- Sct - Residence43
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury118
- Theft From Shop248
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 (2 schools)
- 916.5
- Compass Catholic CommunitySpecial · ICSEA 916
- Swallowcliffe Preschool18 Swallowcliffe RoadPreschools
- Swallowcliffe School P-6Primary · ICSEA 917
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
44 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 69 Easton Rd - East side
- Stop 70 Easton Rd - East side
- Stop 71 Fordingbridge Rd - South side
- Stop 74 Edgecombe Rd - North side
- Stop 78F Davoren Rd - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksWomma Road, Peachey Rd08 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksWomma Road, Peachey Rd08 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksWomma Road, Easton Rd08 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
696 planning-related records
2026· 75 proposals
June 2026
- Single Storey detached dwelling and single carport associated with existing dwelling23 COVENTRY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division one (1) into three (3) allotments and Tree damaging activity (removal of one (1) regulated tree72 WHITINGTON RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Repairs to fire damaged dwelling9 BROOKSIDE CL DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- single storey detached dwelling8A WESTBURY ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- 3 Single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and tree damaging activity26 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling6 PRIMROSE CT DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Verandah5B ROWE ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling16 STORMORE ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Three detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement4 CAWRSE ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling with single garage, retaining wall and fencing.10A WESTBURY ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Three dwellings in a terrace.141 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113;143 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 3 community title allotments) and Tree Damaging Activity40 LONGBRIDGE RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Land Division (1-in-2) Torrens Title, New Two-storey Detached Dwelling, Retention of the existing Dwelling and associated new double carport24 WARD ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- 25A0450 - Land Division (Community Title) 1 into 2 allotments. Existing dwelling & garage to be remain.91 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Carport and Verandah1 -19 VICARAGE WAY DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Four (4) single-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement19 BLIGHT ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113;21 BLIGHT ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- 1 into 3 Torrens Title Land Division36 FORDINGBRIDGE RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling21 MCLELLAND ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of 3 dwellings29 COVENTRY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Alterations, internal additions and refurbishment of existing community facility (community hall)LOT 91 PETHERTON RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division Creating 2 Additional Allotments (1 into 3)31 NEAGLE RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Land division (1 into 2 - Torrens Title)10 SEARLE RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 2)7 O'BRIEN ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Three x single storey detached dwellings in terrace arrangement with associated retaining walls and fencing27 BRIMSDOWN RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Three Detached Dwellings in a terrace arrangement15 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- 3x Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement and Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of 1x Significant Tree)85 WHITINGTON RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Construction of 5 x single storey detached dwellings and removal of 2 x regulated and 1 x significant tree.47 BULKINGTON RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Expansion of education facility, installation of 2 x transportable classrooms, and construction of associated deck, steps, ramp and verandah. Construction of new verandah to existing classrooms and new proprietary 'Port' Container Kitchen with two 4x4m park shelters.8 MITCHELL ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Removal of 2x Regulated Trees11 DAVOREN RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Update the form 1 schedule of ESP80 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
April 2026
- Three Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a terrace arrangement24 COVENTRY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- X1 Single Storey Residential Dwelling18 STORMORE ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Co-living Dwelling4 HAMBRIDGE RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Three Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a terrace arrangement and removal of one significant tree36 FORDINGBRIDGE RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 3 Torrens Title) with associated removal of 2x Regulated Trees and 1x Significant Tree112 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- X1 Single Storey Residential Dwelling10 STORMORE ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of three single storey detached dwellings (in terraced configuration) and retaining walls/fencing3 CHESTERMAN ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling145 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Single Storey detached dwelling4B PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling4A PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Decision Made
2025· 115 proposals
115 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 140 proposals
140 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 169 proposals
169 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 108 proposals
108 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 87 proposals
87 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
49 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Davoren Pk Shopping Centre Footy Express StopBus stop
- Stop 69 Womma Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 70 Easton Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 70 Easton Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 70 Womma Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 70A Easton Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 70A Easton Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 71 Fordingbridge Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 71 Fordingbridge Road - South 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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 5.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #316 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 3 Torrens Title Land Divisionplanning36 FORDINGBRIDGE RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 25A0450 - Land Division (Community Title) 1 into 2 allotments. Existing dwelling & garage to be remain.planning91 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 15 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 3 Single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and tree damaging activityplanning26 PEACHEY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 3x Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement and Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of 1x Significant Tree)planning85 WHITINGTON RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 15 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations, internal additions and refurbishment of existing community facility (community hall)planningLOT 91 PETHERTON RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carport and Verandahplanning1 -19 VICARAGE WAY DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 15 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
- Co-living Dwellingplanning4 HAMBRIDGE RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of 3 dwellingsplanning29 COVENTRY RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of 5 x single storey detached dwellings and removal of 2 x regulated and 1 x significant tree.planning47 BULKINGTON RD DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 14 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingplanning21 MCLELLAND ST DAVOREN PARK SA 5113Lodged 02 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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