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SA · Burnside Council

Dulwich, SA, 5065

Current weather

11.6°CDense drizzle

85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 13° / 10.6° today · 33.2 mm rain

Desirability index

98.3/100

#3 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Dulwich is a small locality in the Burnside area, home to around 1,659 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 47 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 28.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $540 (flats $500, houses $875), median house prices near $2,100,000, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
38 / 189 / 14

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)
$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.

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)
47
Against the person
3
Against property
44
Rate per 1,000 residents
28.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 553 residents
State safety percentile
41.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
21
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental17
  • Other Theft10
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle7

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

Median school ICSEA
1,115
  • St Patrick's Special SchoolSpecial · ICSEA 1115

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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

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

183 planning-related records

2026· 11 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Vergola roofing system
    6 UNION ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
  • Alterations to existing building roof and associated partial demolition
    4 MILL ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • New carport to replace existing
    16 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 alfresco
    4 EVERETT AV DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
  • Change of use from retail wine shop to barber shop and Internal fitouts
    65A -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 fencing
    20 STUART RD DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
  • Replacement Building - Verandah
    20A CLELAND AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition, Verandah, Partial Demolition, Fence and Garage
    6 HILLVIEW ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    30 STUART RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Retrospective replacement verandah and noise barriers
    23 SWIFT AV DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition, Dwelling additions and alterations
    5 ALBERT ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
2025· 27 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Repromed | Proposed internal alterations
    180 -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 citriodora
    15 ALBERT ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
  • Addition of ensuite to existing dwelling and associated partial demolition and alterations to building
    18 ALBERT ST DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling, partial demolition and new outbuilding
    275 GREENHILL RD DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment
  • Pruning of one (1) significant Corymbia citrodora (Lemon Scented Gum) tree
    8 DULWICH AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions comprising new pool house, outbuilding (garage) and front masonry pillar fence
    18 CLELAND AV DULWICH SA 5065Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Verandah
    23 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 tree
    44 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 fence
    2 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 advertising
    175 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 specifications
    54 STUART RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Dwelling Additions & Alterations with Undercroft Carpark, Swimming Pool and roof mounted Solar Panels
    13 UNION ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
  • Building Alterations - Warehouse Façade upgrade
    UNIT 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 landscaping
    2A 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 alterations
    26 WILLIAMS AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Verandah, deck, swimming pool and associated pool equipment
    19 TUDOR ST DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
  • Verandah
    55 DULWICH AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Advertisement Signages (Dull illuminated)
    185 FULLARTON RD DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
  • Louvre verandah
    18 DULWICH AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
  • Concrete Swimming Pool & Non-habitable Outbuilding - Pool Room
    6 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 side
    UNIT 2 24 ASCOT AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
  • Two (2) illuminated advertisement signs
    167 -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 demolition
    3 PARKSTONE AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
2024· 27 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Verandah
    5 CLELAND AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolition, carport, outbuilding, swimming pool, retaining walls and fencing
    18 ASCOT AV DULWICH SA 5065Decision Made
2023· 30 proposals

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

2022· 38 proposals

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

2021· 48 proposals

48 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dulwich BakeryBakery

    Dulwich Avenue

  • Bench (10)
  • Bicycle Parking (7)
  • Stop 3 Dulwich Avenue - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 3 Dulwich Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 4 Dulwich Avenue - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 4 Dulwich Avenue - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 5 Dulwich Avenue - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 5 Dulwich Avenue - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 6 Greenhill Road - North 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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Central Day Surgery235 Greenhill RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
  • Repromed Day Surgery180 Fullarton RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

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Heritage

119 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
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
98.3/100
Cohort rank
#3 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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