SA · Onkaparinga Council
Flagstaff Hill, SA, 5159
Current weather
11.5°CThunderstorm
82% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 12.7° / 10.9° today · 28.4 mm rain
Desirability index
#17 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Flagstaff Hill is a mid-sized suburb in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 10,184 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 95 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 9.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570 (flats $550, houses $600), median house prices near $1,086,250 (up 20% recently), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. The suburb combines residential demand with everyday services typical of inner and middle-ring Adelaide.
Population
- Population
- 10,184
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,080
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 127 of 3,752
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 63.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 202 / 58 / 11
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)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,086,250
- Median price change
- +20%
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)
- 95
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 69
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 392 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception14
- Other Property Damage And Environmental23
- Other Theft7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
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
- 4 (2 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,070.5
- Craigburn Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1074
- Flagstaff Hill Kindergarten15 Renwick StreetPreschools
- Flagstaff Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1067
- Flagstaff Oval KindergartenYork DrivePreschools
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
40 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 33 Flagstaff Rd - East side
- Stop 34 Flagstaff Rd - East side
- Stop 35 Flagstaff Rd - East side
- Stop 36 Black Rd - North side
- Stop 37 Black Rd - North West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
588 planning-related records
2026· 55 proposals
June 2026
- Attached steel frame replacement verandah32 FAIRLIE DR FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Safety barrier for existing in-ground swimming pool, and outbuilding shed6 CHELSEA AV FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling1 PELHAM ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 26011859 - Inclusion of LED digital screen on approved signLOT 11 MEMFORD WAY FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159;LOT 13 MEMFORD WAY FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 21021587 (as varied by DA 23036096) for deletion of the acoustic absorption material to the soffit of Level 1 and to increase the height of the fence on the southern boundary from 1.8 metres to 2.7 metres66 -68 BOLTON CT FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- new single storey detached dwelling27 GORELON DR FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling with associated retaining walls and fences.LOT 22 CORSAIR ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
May 2026
- Deck7 PRITCHARD CT FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation2 TYRONE CT FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding - non-habitable room (gym) & alterations to existing pool safety barrier164 BLACK RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Outbuilding- Shed20 CAROLINE ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier55 STURT APP FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Single storey dwellingLOT 20 CORSAIR ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, fencing and retaining wallLOT 82 GORELON DR FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Carport11 MORLEY ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling33 GORELON DR FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah20 VINCENT BVD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and verandah8 CORMORANT AV FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah10 EMERALD ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Building alteration and masonry fence of height more than 1m (Replacement building/Structure)3 MANNING RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling and associated retaining walls with a maximum height of 1.5m11 DUMPHRIES ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Variation to 25017458 - relocation of freestanding externally illuminated signLOT 13 MEMFORD WAY FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for single storey building alteration (Rebuild timber truss roof over top of garage)12 HOYLE CT FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Construct two (2), split-level detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing35 BELLAVISTA RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Verandah30 GORELON DR FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- See attached engineers report.2 LIANA CT FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition8 AMELIO WALK FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Verandah2 JUSTINE ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
March 2026
- Torrens title land division (one into three) and three (3) x single-story dwellings42 BELLAVIEW RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Carport and verandah19 IRONBARK AV FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls up to 1.2m in heightLOT 20 ENDORA ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence4 CORSAIR ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Removal of 1 regulated tree – Corymbia citriodora (Lemon-scented gum)13 CHELSEA AV FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Internal building alterations (Kitchen extension/renovation)20 CRAIGBURN DR FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Stratco Storage Gable Shed17 KINGFISHER CCT FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)54 BELLAVIEW RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
February 2026
- Torrens title land division - 2 allotments from 1173 BLACK RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 2115 BLACK RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- internal wall removal4 BOTANIC AV FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Decision Made
- Inground swimming pool with safety barrier12 GLENDALE AV FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Under Assessment
2025· 102 proposals
102 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 108 proposals
108 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 110 proposals
110 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 105 proposals
105 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 108 proposals
108 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
38 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
Memford Way
- Bank SAATM
- Bench (2)
- Stop 35 Flagstaff Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 35 Flagstaff Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 36 Black Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 37 Black Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 37 Black Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 38 Black Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 38 Black Road - South 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 29
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
- 94.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #17 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
- Ancillary accommodationplanning2 TYRONE CT FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Attached Verandahplanning20 VINCENT BVD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 05 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Attached steel frame replacement verandahplanning32 FAIRLIE DR FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Building alteration and masonry fence of height more than 1m (Replacement building/Structure)planning3 MANNING RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning11 MORLEY ST FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 14 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Carport and verandahplanning19 IRONBARK AV FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Construct two (2), split-level detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencingplanning35 BELLAVISTA RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Deckplanning7 PRITCHARD CT FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding - non-habitable room (gym) & alterations to existing pool safety barrierplanning164 BLACK RD FLAGSTAFF HILL SA 5159Lodged 22 May 2026 · Decision Made
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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