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SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council

Ethelton, SA, 5015

Current weather

12.6°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.8° / 11.8° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

20.1/100

#266 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ethelton is a small locality in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 1,487 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 67 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 45.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $630 (flats $600, houses $680), median house prices near $815,000 (down 7% recently), 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
1,487
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,345
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
60 of 734
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Employment rate
58.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
36 / 146 / 43

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)
$600
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$680
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$630
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$815,000
Median price change
-6.9%

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)
67
Against the person
10
Against property
57
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 149 residents
State safety percentile
61th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
123
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception4
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental18
  • Other Theft11
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle14

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

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ethelton Railway Station
  • Stop 36D Bower Rd - North side
  • Stop 36E Bower Rd - North side
  • Stop 36F Bower Rd - North side
  • Stop 42C Hart St - South side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

111 planning-related records

2026· 15 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, and dwelling additions including internal building alterations, carport, deck and verandah at rear of site
    33 GLANVILLE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling
    22A WILLIMOTT ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Carport over two adjoining sites
    47A PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015;47B PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • 1. Removal of approximately 12 m tall Acacia Salicina (trunk diameter 2.2 m) from centre of property frontage. Tree is 3.3 m from the house. It is 26 years old and is now causing problems with significant suckering including into the neighbour's front yard to 30 m away. The tree is less than 3 m from the street sewer. It is 4 m from our sewerage and causes frequent blockages. Removing the tree will allow the council street tree (Jacaranda) on the verge to grow. This is severely stunted compared
    48 GLANVILLE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • remove and replace existing pool shell and surrounds. swimming pool insitu, installed 2025 - DA 24012744 granted 27/06/2024 swimming pool shell to be removed and replaced due to manufacturing fault. pool coping, paving and fencing to be removed and reinstalled.
    41 PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Conventional land division creating 2 allotments from 1
    8 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Construction of two, two storey dwellings
    8 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Conventional one into two land division with the associated removal of a regulated almond tree
    14 HARVEY ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Remove regulated street tree - melaleuca armilaris
    89 OLD PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Replacement of existing scoreboard frame with new frame and refit scorebaord
    UNIT 1-5 LOT 313 HART ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Veranda at rear of dwelling
    22 CATHERINE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls with fencing on top
    7 COWIE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Outbuilding for domestic storage and vehicle parking
    21 MARY ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations and additions including: addition at rear of dwelling, internal alterations, deck with verandah over at rear of dwelling, partial enclosure of carport for storage.
    47 MARY ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed), for domestic purposes, to rear of allotment
    191 BOWER RD ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    37 RUSSELL ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Four single storey group dwellings with ancillary retaining walls and fencing, and removal of two regulated trees (Phoenix dactylifera and Eucalyptus cinerea)
    105 BOWER RD ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Two storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls with fencing on top and carport
    38 PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Garage at rear of allotment and swimming pool with associated safety barriers
    43 MARY ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Change of carport to garage and new dwelling addition sited along the eastern side boundary
    4 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Verandah
    28 CATHERINE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Verandah
    16 SWAN TCE ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Verandah
    34 RUSSELL ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Verandah
    31 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Storage Shed
    199 BOWER RD ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Dwelling addition, Building Alterations and Verandah
    94 OLD PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Verandah
    5 CLIFFORD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Outbuilding and tree damaging activity (removal of regulated Agonis flexuosa at 36 Pelham St)
    36 PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015;38 PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Removal of significant tree (Eucalyptus botryoides)
    20 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Outbuilding (garage) and outbuilding (shed)
    16 SWAN TCE ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • 2 allotment land division
    1 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Verandah
    77 CARLISLE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Upper and lower additions and alterations to an existing two-storey dwelling
    60 OLD PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation to rear of existing dwelling
    21 RUSSELL ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
2024· 19 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Two storey detached dwelling
    15 WAITE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling including a carport, fencing, retaining walls & filling of land
    43 MARY ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Two lot subdivision and the construction of two 2 storey semi-detached dwellings with garaging on boundaries. Ancillary outbuilding and swimming pool for Dwelling 2 and the removal of 1 regulated trees
    1 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Partial demolition of existing changerooms building, alterations and new verandah
    UNIT 1-5 LOT 313 HART ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Domestic shed
    10 WAITE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
  • Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) in connection with development authorisation under Application ID: 24025993 for two single-storey dwellings
    28 GLANVILLE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Decision Made
2023· 20 proposals

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

2022· 17 proposals

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

2021· 21 proposals

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

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Amenities

12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop
  • Stop 36D Bower Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 36E Bower Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 36F Bower Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 42C Hart Street - South sideBus stop
  • TJ's Fish and ChipsFast food
  • Playground
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone

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)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

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Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Desirability index

Desirability score
20.1/100
Cohort rank
#266 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

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • 1. Removal of approximately 12 m tall Acacia Salicina (trunk diameter 2.2 m) from centre of property frontage. Tree is 3.3 m from the house. It is 26 years old and is now causing problems with significant suckering including into the neighbour's front yard to 30 m away. The tree is less than 3 m from the street sewer. It is 4 m from our sewerage and causes frequent blockages. Removing the tree will allow the council street tree (Jacaranda) on the verge to grow. This is severely stunted compared planning48 GLANVILLE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • 2 allotment land divisionplanning1 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Lodged 12 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation to rear of existing dwellingplanning21 RUSSELL ST ETHELTON SA 5015Lodged 23 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport over two adjoining sitesplanning47A PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015;47B PELHAM ST ETHELTON SA 5015Lodged 07 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Change of carport to garage and new dwelling addition sited along the eastern side boundaryplanning4 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Lodged 08 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of two, two storey dwellingsplanning8 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Conventional land division creating 2 allotments from 1planning8 MAUD ST ETHELTON SA 5015Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) in connection with development authorisation under Application ID: 24025993 for two single-storey dwellingsplanning28 GLANVILLE ST ETHELTON SA 5015Lodged 14 Nov 2024 · Decision Made

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