SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
Felixstow, SA, 5070
Current weather
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87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 13.1° / 10.4° today · 27.9 mm rain
Desirability index
81.6/100
How this score is calculated#59 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Felixstow is a smaller suburban community in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 2,477 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 102 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 41.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $685 (flats $490, houses $740), median house prices near $1,612,000 (up 34% recently), 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 11 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
- 2,477
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,445
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 93 of 1,086
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,817
- Employment rate
- 51.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 45 / 175 / 167
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)
- $490
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $740
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $685
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,612,000
- Median price change
- +34.2%
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)
- 102
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 86
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 155 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 72
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception7
- Other Property Damage And Environmental18
- Other Theft25
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
- Theft From Motor Vehicle15
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
- Schools & preschools
- 6 (5 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,014
- Felixstow 1 Education Director Office5-11 Briar RoadSupport Services
- Felixstow 2 Education Director Office5-11 Briar RoadSupport Services
- Felixstow 4 Education Director Office5-11 Briar RoadSupport Services
- Felixstow Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1014
- Paradise PS Intensive English Language Centre5-11 Briar RoadSpecialist Facilities
- The Briars Preschool5 Briar RoadPreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 14 O.G. Rd - East side
- Stop 15 Payneham Rd - North West side
- Stop 16 O.G. Rd - East side
- Stop 16 Payneham Rd - North West side
- Stop 21 Langman Gr - South East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
11 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionPayneham Road, Avenue Rd04 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionPayneham Road, St Johns Lane04 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionPayneham Road, Avenue Rd04 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionPayneham Road, Briar Rd04 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionPayneham Road, Avenue Rd15 Apr 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionPayneham Road, St Johns Lane15 Apr 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- DemolitionLower North East Road, Wicks Av29 Jun 2026 – 13 Jul 2026
- DemolitionPayneham Road, Alford Rd29 Jun 2026 – 13 Jul 2026
- DetoursPayneham Road, Edward St21 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- DetoursPayneham Road, Sunbeam Rd21 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
290 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- change of use of vacant tenancy B to a shopUNIT 1-4 501 LOWER NORTH EAST RD FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Removal of a total of five (5) regulated street trees along the footpath of OG Road (x3) and Turner Street (x2)188 O G RD FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Removal of Regulated Lillypilly tree (Syzygium Paniculatum)31 -33 SHIRLEY AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Verandah12B HARTMAN AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Internal fitout and signageSHOP 1-7 475 PAYNEHAM RD FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
May 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling3A FISHER ST FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Three, two storey detached dwellings (terraced)`and associated fencing13 HEATH CT FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division creating one (1) additional allotment - 1 into 212 DIEKMAN AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- New prebuilt freestanding veranda being installed at the back of the house12 ASHLEIGH AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Removal of Four Regulated Trees, Two Significant Trees and One Street Tree9 BEAUFORT CR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) significant tree5 THROWER AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
April 2026
- Carport, verandah, front gate, internal building alterations and removal of a significant tree6A CADNA AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Removal of one Significant Tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis – River Red Gum) located within the front yard of the property at 25C Wicks Avenue, Felixstow.25C WICKS AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 24040421 Dwelling 1 & 2: No changes to the setbacks, areas, or building footprint. Upper floor front balcony removed. The upper floor roof design changed to suit. The upper floor area reduced by 4 square meters. Opening sizes to sides changed62 LANGMAN GR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
March 2026
- 25A1833 Land Division to create one additional allotment. Building DA 25038609.4 PEMBURY GR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- 2 x single storey detached dwellings and removal of regulated tree8 CADNA AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Change of use from residential to offices and personal services establishment419 PAYNEHAM RD FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division creating four (4) additional allotments - 1 into 5 - together with common property9 CARDIGAN AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
January 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling and combined fence & retaining walls17 LAVER TCE FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Verandah3 RIVERSIDE DR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
2025· 47 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah8 MAPLE ST FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Verandah56B SHIRLEY AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Construction of two (2), two-storey residential flat buildings, each containing two (2) dwellings with roof-mounted AC units, and together with common driveway, fencing, retaining walls and associated landscaping9 CADNA AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Carport and verandah4 REID AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Single-storey dwellings undertaken by South Australian Housing Trust4 PEMBURY GR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- alterations and additions to a detached dwelling and the removal of a regulated willow myrtle tree4 HEATH CT FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
November 2025
- Verandah17B WILSON AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Pruning of a significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree12 PEARCE AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, combined fence & retaining walls, in-ground swimming pool with associated safety features, outbuilding (external bathroom associated with the swimming pool) and removal of a significant Callistemon 'Harkness' tree27 HILLTOP AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Two (2) two-storey detached dwellings, in-ground swimming pools and combined fence & retaining walls21 ASHLEIGH AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Verandah10A FISHER ST FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings and a residential flat building containing two dwellings, with associated common driveway, earthworks, retaining and fencing13 KAPOOLA AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division creating two (2) additional allotments - 1 into 3 - and the removal of one (1) regulated street tree14 HEATH CT FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Construction of three (3) two-storey abutting detached dwellings (in a terrace arrangement) and the removal of one (1) regulated street tree14 HEATH CT FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Proposed removal of 3 Regulated Trees and 1 Significant Tree5 -9 ASHLEIGH AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- fencing up to 2.2m high19A LANGMAN GR FELIXSTOW SA 5070;19B LANGMAN GR FELIXSTOW SA 5070;19C LANGMAN GR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
October 2025
- Semi-enclosed verandah at rear of garage and 2.4m high fencing along a portion of the eastern side boundary31 RIVERSIDE DR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division creating two (2) additional allotments - 1 into 3 - together with rights of way66 LANGMAN GR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
- single storey additions and alterations to a detached dwelling1 BEAUFORT CR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and carport37 HILLTOP AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Decision Made
2024· 63 proposals
63 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 69 proposals
69 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (6)
- Stop 134 O G Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 135 O G Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 13A Payneham Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Payneham Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 15 Payneham Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Payneham Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Payneham Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 17A O G Road - East 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
6 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 81.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #59 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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- 2 x single storey detached dwellings and removal of regulated treeplanning8 CADNA AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- 25A1833 Land Division to create one additional allotment. Building DA 25038609.planning4 PEMBURY GR FELIXSTOW SA 5070Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Carport and verandahplanning4 REID AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Lodged 08 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Carport, verandah, front gate, internal building alterations and removal of a significant treeplanning6A CADNA AV FELIXSTOW SA 5070Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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