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SA · Salisbury Council

Dry Creek (SA), SA, 5094

Current weather

12.2°CThunderstorm

80% humidity · 22.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.1° today · 24 mm rain

Desirability index

1.3/100

#329 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Dry Creek (SA) is a small locality in the Salisbury area, home to around 232 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 150 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 646.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570, median house prices near $710,000, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, 8 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
232
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,221
Dwelling vacancy
12.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
14 of 114
Median monthly mortgage
$1,079
Employment rate
51.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
7 / 24 / 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)
$570
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$710,000

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)
150
Against the person
15
Against property
135
Rate per 1,000 residents
646.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 15 residents
State safety percentile
98.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
14
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Graffiti48
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental22
  • Other Theft26
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle10
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv7

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

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Dry Creek Railway Station
  • Stop 24 Churchill Rd North - South side
  • Stop 25 Churchill Rd North - West side
  • Stop 27 Churchill Rd North - West side
  • Stop 28 Churchill Rd North - East side

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Roadworks & transport

8 active roadworks / incidents

  • Light Pole ReplacementHanson Rd Ramp To Salisbury, Hanson Rd17 Jun 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
  • Median WorksHanson Rd Ramp To Salisbury, Hanson Rd13 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • MowingSalisbury Highway, Dry Creek Ramp From Wingfield15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • MowingSalisbury Highway, Kidman Rd15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • MowingPort River Expressway, Wingfield Ramp To Port Adelaide15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • MowingPort River Expressway, North South Mtwy15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • Traffic ManagementHanson Road, Hanson Road North27 Oct 2025 – 27 Aug 2026
  • Wire Rope Safety BarrierNorth South Motorway, Wingfield Interchange Northbound On Ramp15 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2029

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

126 planning-related records

2026· 16 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Ancillary accommodation to rear of existing dwelling
    6A WATTLE AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Building alterations to existing warehouse, new office, new rear canopy and formalised car parking area
    91 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Tree damaging activity: Removal of one regulated tree being a Swamp Mallett, indicated as tree '1'.
    UNIT 1-2 53 -73 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Two warehouses with offices, and ancillary car parking and landscaping
    4 MANTHORPE ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Warehouse with associated office and car parking
    3 COLLISON ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Land Division to create 2 Torrens Title allotments (1 into 2). Updating existing cladding to be replaced with fire rated wall for building on proposed boundary.
    UNIT 1-2 53 -73 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • The applicant seeks a variation to Condition 7 of Development Approval 040/2781/09 to allow for an increase in the height of stockpiled materials from a maximum height of 9.5 meters to a maximum height of 17 meters. The site is currently operating as a waste and recycling depot as authorised by the above Development Approval and EPA licence 26162. Materials received are inert construction and demolition waste. The site has approved stockpile and dust management plans. Stockpile heights at Lot 20
    LOT 201 HANSON RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Motor repair station with wash bay canopy and associated car parking and landscaping
    LOT 3 MARTIN ST DRY CREEK SA 5094;LOT 81 PRATT ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • To install a second truck spray booth within an existing building in association with existing workshop
    79 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Fire pump enclosure and above ground water tank with 235 kL capacity
    UNIT 1-5 412 HANSON RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    3 GREVILLEA AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Variation to Development Authorisation 23018674 (bitumen storage and blending facility works) including alternate traffic, building & tank farm arrangements
    115 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094;125-131 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Boundary re-alignment creating two (2) allotments from three (3)
    1 -5 MANTHORPE ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • New waste reception, processing and storage facility for the purposes of asphalt profilings (waste road/pavement material)
    LOT 32 RAILWAY TCE DRY CREEK SA 5094;UNIT 1-2 1 RAILWAY TCE DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Removal of Regulated Street Tree (Eucalyptus spathulata)
    88 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • The construction of a canopy associated with an existing warehouse.
    UNIT 1-2 126 -140 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
2025· 16 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Minor alterations to the built form including new car-parking layout and creation of two tenancies from one and removal of three regulated trees (2 x Corymbia citriodora and one Corymbia maculata) and one significant tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
    182 CAVAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing industry - Additions to existing service shed, new canopy and office addition and modifications to existing car parking
    30 -32 DUNCAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094;34 -36 DUNCAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094;39 -47 WATTLE AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Canopy between existing buildings
    174 CAVAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Alterations and additions to the existing retail showroom and warehouse involving: * the change of use of the motor repair station to warehouse, * extension of the existing building for warehousing, * internal additional involving a mezzanine area for warehousing, * extension of the existing retail showroom into the warehouse area, and * the provision of additional carparking
    100 -102 CAVAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094;40 -50 GUM AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Conventional land division creating three allotments from one
    19 GUM AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Construct new warehouse, partial demolition of existing warehouse with alterations and additions to existing warehouse with associated office, and advertisement with associated supporting structure
    UNIT 1-2 36 -44 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment

  • May 2025

  • Construction of two warehouses with ancillary car parking and landscaping
    LOT 61 ROWELL ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Construction of warehouses comprising three (3) tenancies and associated landscaping, car parking and illuminated pylon sign
    93 -95 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment

  • April 2025

  • Fire Safety Committee Upgrade
    38 CAVAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Addition of external wall to existing canopy structure
    34 -36 DUNCAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Installation of solar panels (roof mounted)
    UNIT 1-5 412 HANSON RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Remove a regulated tree Eucalyptus stricklandii and prune another Eucalyptus stricklandii.
    5 HIGH ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Authorisations 22015433 and 23020178 comprising a change to the height of the southern building (Scaffold Shed South) and changes to the stormwater management for the southern site.
    LOT 403 HANSON RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Remove regulated Eucalyptus sp. (Street tree)
    11 RAILWAY TCE DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Motor repair station and associated car parking and landscaping
    LOT 82 MARTIN ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Domestic shed
    16 -18 WATTLE AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
2024· 20 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Warehouse with ancillary car parking and landscaping
    15 HIGH ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Additions to existing dwelling/shop, carport and verandah
    88 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Rebranding including Replacement Pylon Sign with a Digital Screen, Replacement Price Board and Associated Canopy Signage (BP to Shell)
    15 -17 VATER ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • - Office refurbishment in existing Rolling Stock Building and Rail Operations Centre. - New transportable building (Ausco) adjacent to Rolling Stock Building, function as a meeting room.
    13 DEAN HARVEY DR DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
  • Three group dwellings consisting of a single storey dwelling at the front of the site and two, two-storey dwellings at the rear of the site
    7 WATTLE AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Canopy structures in association with existing commercial business
    1 PARKIN ST DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Pylon sign up to 8m in height
    LOT 21 CAVAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Decision Made
  • Part change in use from store to warehouse, two (2) advertisements, canopy and water tanks
    UNIT 1-2 126-140 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Under Assessment
2023· 20 proposals

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

2022· 15 proposals

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

2021· 11 proposals

11 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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

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Heritage

4 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
1

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
1.3/100
Cohort rank
#329 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

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  • - Office refurbishment in existing Rolling Stock Building and Rail Operations Centre. - New transportable building (Ausco) adjacent to Rolling Stock Building, function as a meeting room.planning13 DEAN HARVEY DR DRY CREEK SA 5094Lodged 30 Oct 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Addition of external wall to existing canopy structureplanning34 -36 DUNCAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094Lodged 29 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Additions to existing dwelling/shop, carport and verandahplanning88 CHURCHILL RD N DRY CREEK SA 5094Lodged 26 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing industry - Additions to existing service shed, new canopy and office addition and modifications to existing car parkingplanning30 -32 DUNCAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094;34 -36 DUNCAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094;39 -47 WATTLE AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the existing retail showroom and warehouse involving: * the change of use of the motor repair station to warehouse, * extension of the existing building for warehousing, * internal additional involving a mezzanine area for warehousing, * extension of the existing retail showroom into the warehouse area, and * the provision of additional carparkingplanning100 -102 CAVAN RD DRY CREEK SA 5094;40 -50 GUM AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Lodged 10 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodation to rear of existing dwellingplanning6A WATTLE AV DRY CREEK SA 5094Lodged 22 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

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