Median house price
$2.1M
Q1 2026
SA · Burnside Council
Dulwich, 5065
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,729
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.9%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,101/wk
Employment rate
62.1%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$2,100,000
Languages at home
16.1%non-English
Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Dulwich is a well-connected smaller community in Burnside Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.
Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because parks and green space lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus safety.
At a glance
Dulwich snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$540/wk
Houses $875 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
1,729
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.5%
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
#32
among Metro Adelaide · Established
Safety
42nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
90th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 53.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 20% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1732nd in Australia
- State rank
- 135th in SA
- Peer rank
- #32 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #102 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 91%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $875
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,100,000
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
1,729(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 56th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +3.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +65
- Growth rank in SA
- 56th 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 (~1,800), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,659
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,101
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 728
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 62.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 466 / 189 / 14
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)
- 47
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 44
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 553 residents
- State safety percentile
- 41.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 21
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.1%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental17
- Other Theft10
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle7
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
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
- 1,123
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 90th
School list
- St Patrick's Special SchoolSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 1115 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 51 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Rose Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 525 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1048 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 96 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 331 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Glenunga International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 2,340 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Loreto CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 717 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 361 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Marryatville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 1,759 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Prince Alfred CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,127 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 192 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 3 Dulwich Ave - South side
- Stop 4 Dulwich Ave - North side
- Stop 6 Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 6 Stuart Rd - West side
- Stop 7 Stuart Rd - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
128 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 5 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 27 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 28 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 74/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 3.01
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.82
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.6
Food & drink(8)
- Dulwich BakeryBakery
Dulwich Avenue
- Corner Store CafeCafe
23 Swift Avenue
- GG'sCafe
- GillberriesCafe
37C Dulwich Avenue
- Slip 185Cafe
- White PicketCafe
- Now or NeverRestaurant
Dulwich Avenue
- Sugo PizzeriaRestaurant
65 Dulwich Avenue
Shopping(3)
- Dulwich ButchersButcher
- Dulwich GrocerSupermarket
1 Stuart Road, Dulwich
Health & services(8)
- Health at DulwichClinic
- Odyssey Vein ClinicClinic
- Dulwich Dental PracticeDentist
11 Stuart Road
- Dulwich Family PracticeMedical clinic
62 Dulwich Avenue
- Medical clinic
- Medical clinic
9 Stuart Road
- Radiology SAMedical clinic
- Dulwich PharmacyPharmacy
14 Stuart Road
Sport & outdoors(29)
- Albert Street ReservePark
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (27)
Transport(12)
12 bus stops
Other(14)
- Bench (10)
- Bicycle Parking (7)
- Hairdresser
- haveachat.Hairdresser
Dulwich Avenue
- Queen Bee LinenHousehold Linen
- Breathe Massage & MovementMassage
Dulwich Avenue
- Parking (37)
- The Christmas Heirloom CompanyParty
Stuart Road
- St Peter Claver's ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (5)
- RegionsWine
65 Dulwich Avenue
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Peter Claver's Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Repromed Day Surgery (0.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Central Day Surgery235 Greenhill RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
- Repromed Day Surgery180 Fullarton RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
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)
- 36
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.8
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· 12 proposals
July 2026
- Masonry front fencing with pedestrian and vehicle access gates25 ALBERT ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
June 2026
- Vergola roofing system6 UNION ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations to existing building roof and associated partial demolition4 MILL ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
May 2026
- New carport to replace existing16 MELLINGTON ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
April 2026
- Variation to Development Application 24034825, including amendments to building footprint, built form, and height of dwelling addition and rear alfresco4 EVERETT AV DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
- Change of use from retail wine shop to barber shop and Internal fitouts65A -65G DULWICH AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
March 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing commercial building and change of use to retain a shopfront tenancy and convert the rear to four two-storey dwellings, including partial demolition and fencing20 STUART RD DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
- Replacement Building - Verandah20A CLELAND AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
February 2026
- Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition, Verandah, Partial Demolition, Fence and Garage6 HILLVIEW ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Verandah30 STUART RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
January 2026
- Retrospective replacement verandah and noise barriers23 SWIFT AV DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
- Partial demolition, Dwelling additions and alterations5 ALBERT ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
2025· 27 proposals
November 2025
- Repromed | Proposed internal alterations180 -181 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Tree-damaging activity - Removal of a significant tree (Corimbia Citrodora)17 ALBERT ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Significant tree - Lemon Scented Gum - Corymbia citriodora15 ALBERT ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Addition of ensuite to existing dwelling and associated partial demolition and alterations to building18 ALBERT ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
October 2025
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling, partial demolition and new outbuilding275 GREENHILL RD DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
- Pruning of one (1) significant Corymbia citrodora (Lemon Scented Gum) tree8 DULWICH AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Dwelling additions comprising new pool house, outbuilding (garage) and front masonry pillar fence18 CLELAND AV DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
September 2025
- Verandah23 STUART RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including an upper level, carport, swimming pool with safety barriers, alterations to existing outbuilding and removal of one (1) significant tree44 DULWICH AV DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
- Land division in the form of a boundary re-alignment, construction of a single storey detached dwelling, removal of two (2) regulated trees and partial demolition of existing front fence2 UNION ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
August 2025
- Tennis Court Lighting (x4 Light Poles) and Fencing (3.6m high plastic-coated chain wire mesh)20 CLELAND AV DULWICH SA 5065;20A CLELAND AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
July 2025
- Partial change of land use to educational establishment with associated internal alterations and advertising175 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Proposed removal of nominated sections of external building cladding and replacement with new 3mm solid aluminum cladding in a white colour to match as close as possible to the existing white color. Details of nominated sections for removal and replacement are contained in the attached submission document.UNIT 1 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065;UNIT 2 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065;UNIT 3 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065;UNIT 4 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065;UNIT 5 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065;UNIT 6 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- To build a shed to house vehicle. Shed size 3.500 mt wide x 6.151 mt long and 3.000 mt high . Built to all the Stratco specifications54 STUART RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
May 2025
- Dwelling Additions & Alterations with Undercroft Carpark, Swimming Pool and roof mounted Solar Panels13 UNION ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Building Alterations - Warehouse Façade upgradeUNIT 1 241 GREENHILL RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Replacement Carport, Fence, Pergola.45 STUART RD DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
April 2025
- Dwelling additions and alterations, new attached carport and front fence and associated landscaping2A KITCHENER AV DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 23020440 - Inclusion of render pillar, remove eave gutters from side of addition to box gutters, alter windows and internal alterations26 WILLIAMS AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
March 2025
- Verandah, deck, swimming pool and associated pool equipment19 TUDOR ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Verandah55 DULWICH AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
February 2025
- Advertisement Signages (Dull illuminated)185 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Louvre verandah18 DULWICH AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Concrete Swimming Pool & Non-habitable Outbuilding - Pool Room6 WILLIAMS AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
January 2025
- Variation to Development Application 22004834 - increase floor area and change location of dwelling addition, add verandah to the southern sideUNIT 2 24 ASCOT AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Two (2) illuminated advertisement signs167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065;UNIT 1 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065;UNIT 2 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065;UNIT 3 167 -169 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations including internal alterations, dwelling extension, front gate and partial demolition3 PARKSTONE AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Verandah5 CLELAND AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
November 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolition, carport, outbuilding, swimming pool, retaining walls and fencing18 ASCOT AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
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
Heritage
119 heritage places
- Heritage place10A Everett Avenue DULWICHContributory item
- Heritage place13 Thornton Avenue DULWICHContributory item
- Heritage place14 Thornton Street DULWICHContributory item
- Heritage place13 Dulwich Avenue DULWICHContributory item
- House9 Grandview Grove TOORAK GARDENSContributory item
- House14 Grandview Grove TOORAK GARDENSContributory item
- House1 Warwick Avenue TOORAK GARDENSContributory item
- House2 Ormond Grove TOORAK GARDENSContributory item
- House4 Ormond Grove TOORAK GARDENSContributory item
- House6 Ormond Grove TOORAK GARDENSContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 46.3%Labor 53.7%
2.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- DulwichLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Rose ParkLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- TusmoreLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- GlenungaLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- NorwoodLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)1.8 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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