Median house price
$785k
+25% change
SA · Salisbury Council
Direk, 5110
Est. population · Jun 2025
940
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.3%
Median age
28
Median income
$1,681/wk
Employment rate
73.1%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$785,000
Languages at home
34.3%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Khmer, Filipino
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Direk is a practical smaller community in Salisbury Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Desirability lands below average here: softer parks and green space weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Direk snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$540/wk
Houses $540 · Units $550
Population (ERP)
940
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#132
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
76th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
16th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 38.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4129th in Australia
- State rank
- 438th in SA
- Peer rank
- #132 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #302 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 73%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $540
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $785,000
- Median price change
- +25.1%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
940(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +3.3% over 5 years · 16th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +3.3%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +30
- Growth rank in SA
- 16th 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 (~1,000), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 913
- Median age
- 28
- Median household income / week
- $1,681
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 317
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,487
- Employment rate
- 73.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 288 / 12 / 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)
- 65
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 59
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 152 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.9%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental12
- Other Theft23
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
- Theft From Shop3
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
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
Amenities
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.1
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Park
Other(1)
- Parking (34)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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 (5.7 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)
- 51
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 54.3
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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 and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Land Division (Creation of Two (2) Allotments from One (1) Existing Allotment)123 -145 HEASLIP RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Verandah389 -391 DIMENT RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Internal alterations to existing warehouse9 -25 CARIBOU DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25016735 (Eliminate the 6m setback between the buildings and reduce the offices from two storeys to single storey)47 -71 EDINBURGH RD DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 1 10 CHERRY AV DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
May 2026
- Verandah5B VERONICA DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
April 2026
- Verandah66 DESYLLAS DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Carport9 WYATT RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Community Title Industrial Land Division (1 into 4) with Associated Common Driveway and Shared Services (in accordance with Land Use DA 25020100)343 -345 DIMENT RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Variation to 22004955 (Relocation of fueling station and wash bay, gate house, extension of time for 12 months)40 -48 HERCULES DR DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations & additions to existing warehouse with ancillary above ground refuelling facility, shade sails and car park expansion, signage, and water tanks26 -34 CARIBOU DR DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
- Verandah1 WONI CT DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Warehouse with attached two-storey office and amenities, front canopy and side infill structures, on the existing State Tyre Service depot. Fire water storage tanks and pump sets, sprinkler and hydrant infrastructure, associated concrete hardstand and car parking, and reconfiguration of tyre storage layout within both the new and existing sheds.19 PILATUS DR DIREK SA 5110;21 PILATUS DR DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
- Community Title (Creation of Two (2) Allotments from One (1) Allotment)47 -71 EDINBURGH RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Warehouse facility comprising eleven (11) warehouses, associated car parking and landscaping, and combined retaining and fencing greater than 2.1m in height.333 -337 DIMENT RD DIREK SA 5110;339 -341 DIMENT RD DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
February 2026
- Verandah38 DESYLLAS DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah50 DESYLLAS DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah44 DESYLLAS DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- General industry (manufacture of bricks and pavers) with associated office, silos, canopy, loading bay, finished product storage areas, display area, signage, car parking and landscaping123 -145 HEASLIP RD DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
November 2025
- Installation Of Pallet Racking and Associated Works93 -111 EDINBURGH RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Warehouse and ancillary office, access, car parking, landscaping and above-ground water tank12 -14 PILATUS DR DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
August 2025
- Construction of a Building Comprising Four (4) Warehouse Tenancies with Ancillary Offices and Associated Carparking and Landscaping343 -345 DIMENT RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division - Forty-Two (42) Lots and Common Property from One (1) Existing Allotment74 -80 MIRAGE RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
July 2025
- Wash Bay17 -19 ORION RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
June 2025
- General Industry comprising construction of an industrial building, with associated canopies and office, one (1) freestanding sign, water tanks, car parking, landscaping and civil works.18 -20 HERCULES DR DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
- Two (2) warehouses within a single building with associated offices, canopies, water tanks, pump houses, car parking and landscaping and removal of seven (7) regulated trees on road reserve47 -71 EDINBURGH RD DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
April 2025
- Verandah6 CITRUS ST DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) buildings for general industrial purposes with associated offices, advertisements, car parking, fencing and landscaping5 -9 HERCULES DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
March 2025
- Attached signage41 -43 MIRAGE RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Construction of two buildings containing 19 warehouses with associated offices, signage, car parking and landscaping12 -14 PILATUS DR DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
February 2025
- Verandah24 SPRINGFIELD AV DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Hardstand and Storage Area associated with existing General Industry, with associated civil works, landscaping and access to Pilatus Drive13 -23 MIRAGE RD DIREK SA 5110;25 MIRAGE RD DIREK SA 5110;27 MIRAGE RD DIREK SA 5110;29 -31 MIRAGE RD DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
- Construction of two warehouses with associated offices, signage, car parking and landscaping13 -19 HERCULES DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
January 2025
- Variation to Development Application 24003876 - Increased Warehouse Floor Area, Alterations to Office Facade and Changes to Landscaped Areas50 -64 MIRAGE RD DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Verandah77 CHERRY AV DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
November 2024
- Verandah78 DESYLLAS DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
October 2024
- Carport & VerandahUNIT 3 15 SPRINGFIELD AV DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to existing Industrial Building (Road Transport Terminal) and Ancillary Office, Facade Signage, Extension of Existing Carpark, Construction of Fuel Canopy and Weighbridge and Removal of a Regulated Tree27 -35 CARIBOU DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
- Warehouse, Office, Advertisement, Car Park and Landscaping6 -8 HERCULES DR DIREK SA 5110Decision Made
September 2024
- Transport facility comprising two (2) warehouses, canopy and container loading bay with associated office, car parking and landscaping26-28 HERCULES DR DIREK SA 5110Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 5.0 km away).
Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%
3.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.7 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- BurtonLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- DirekLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- ParalowieLabor 69.9% · Coalition 30.1% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- Paralowie WestLabor 70.3% · Coalition 29.7% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- Salisbury NorthLabor 70.6% · Coalition 29.4% TPP (2025)4.0 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)
- 2/10
- 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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