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SA · Playford Council

Eyre, SA, 5121

Current weather

11.6°CModerate drizzle

79% humidity · 22.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 10.1° today · 14.9 mm rain

Desirability index

18.6/100

#271 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Eyre is a small locality in the Playford area, home to around 1,113 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 110 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 98.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $560, median house prices near $720,000 (up 23% recently), 7 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 3 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
1,113
Median age
28
Median household income / week
$1,688
Dwelling vacancy
3.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
15 of 417
Median monthly mortgage
$1,446
Employment rate
73.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
33 / 5 / 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)
$560
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$720,000
Median price change
+23.4%

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)
110
Against the person
18
Against property
92
Rate per 1,000 residents
98.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 62 residents
State safety percentile
85th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
30
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental18
  • Other Theft29
  • Sct - Non Residence9
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle9
  • Theft From Shop9

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

7 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 68C Womma Road - North side
  • Stop 68C Womma Road - South side
  • Stop 68D Womma Road - North side
  • Stop 68D Womma Road - South side
  • Stop 68E Womma Road - North side

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksWomma Road, Stebonheath Rd08 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Traffic ManagementWomma Road, Stebonheath Rd20 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • Traffic ManagementWomma Road, Andrews Rd20 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

321 planning-related records

2026· 31 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1761 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier
    20 CLEVELAND RD EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1763 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1758 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1759 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1760 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1762 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1744 MALLEE RD EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1756 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1757 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Single-storey detached dwelling
    61 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Construction of a verandah
    48 WARATAH AV EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Flat Roof Verandah
    34 HUME CCT EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Verandah
    20 BURKE CCT EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Swim Spa and Safety Fence
    44 EDWARD JOHN PDE EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 11 PETHERTON RD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Construction of a Verandah
    27 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 8118 PETHERTON RD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Single story detached dwelling.
    LOT 8118 PETHERTON RD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Carport
    85 WARATAH AV EYRE SA 5121Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    24 ASHBY CR EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 8118 PETHERTON RD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 1723 Crimson Road)
    LOT 8118 PETHERTON RD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 1741 Begonia Drive)
    LOT 8118 PETHERTON RD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 8118 PETHERTON RD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    27 ASHBY CR EYRE SA 5121Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    2 ASHBY CR EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Construction of a Verandah
    2 BOTTLEBRUSH RD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah and deck
    44 EDWARD JOHN PDE EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Verandah
    20 LILY ST EYRE SA 5121Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    59 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
2025· 72 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Lot 1548 (71) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    71 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Lot 1549 (69) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    69 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Lot 1550 (67) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    67 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Lot 1551 (65) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    65 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Lot 1552 (63) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    63 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Lot 1555 (57) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    57 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Lot 1556 (55) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    55 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Lot 1557 (53) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    53 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
  • Lot 1558 (51) Eyre Boulevard - SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLLING
    51 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Decision Made
2024· 61 proposals

61 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 35 proposals

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

2022· 69 proposals

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

2021· 52 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (17)
  • Stop 79 Womma Road - Northern sideBus stop
  • Stop 79 Womma Road - South sideBus stop
  • McDonald'sFast food

    17 Stebonheath Road

  • Picnic Table

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)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
7

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
18.6/100
Cohort rank
#271 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

  • Carportplanning85 WARATAH AV EYRE SA 5121Lodged 27 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Verandahplanning27 EYRE BVD EYRE SA 5121Lodged 06 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a Verandahplanning2 BOTTLEBRUSH RD EYRE SA 5121Lodged 03 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandahplanning48 WARATAH AV EYRE SA 5121Lodged 29 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah and deckplanning44 EDWARD JOHN PDE EYRE SA 5121Lodged 03 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 1761 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Lodged 30 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 1763 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 1758 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 1759 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 1760 GOLDEN LANE EYRE SA 5121Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness

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