SA · Charles Sturt Council
Grange (SA), SA, 5022
Current weather
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78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#1 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Grange (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 6,143 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 224 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 36.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650 (flats $558, houses $825), median house prices near $1,737,500 (up 19% recently), 2 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, 2 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
- 6,143
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,709
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 207 of 2,676
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 55.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 138 / 480 / 406
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)
- $557.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $825
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 40
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,737,500
- Median price change
- +19.4%
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)
- 224
- Against the person
- 44
- Against property
- 180
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 140 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 96
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental44
- Other Theft37
- Sct - Residence22
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury21
- Theft From Motor Vehicle26
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,075
- Elizabeth O'Grady Kindergarten10 Charles Sturt AvenuePreschools
- Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1075
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
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- East Grange Railway Station
- Grange Railway Station
- Stop 30B Military Rd - West side
- Stop 31 Fort St - South side
- Stop 32D Brebner Dr - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Excavation WorksFrederick Road, Jetty St28 Apr 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
- Excavation WorksFrederick Road, Jetty St05 May 2026 – 03 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.
618 planning-related records
2026· 52 proposals
June 2026
- Two storey dwelling addition, partial demolition of the lean to, existing swimming pool, verandah and carport at the rear; garage and alfresco to the rear, swimming pool and associated safety features to the side28 HIGH ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- One Double Storey Detached Dwelling, Two Double Storey Group Dwellings and associated fencing and retaining over 2.1 metres.37 SHARPIE CR GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Proposed Swimming Pool with associated safety barrier and Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling56A SWAN ST GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Carport to the front of the existing dwelling.9 ADARE CT GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Swimming pool with associated safety features to be located at the rear of the existing dwelling13 CONNAUGHT ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Variation to 23010170 - Alteration to safety barrier and construction of deck and verandah3 FINLAYSON ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling with rear loaded garage and associated swimming pool17 FORT ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations sited to the rear of the existing dwelling, verandah, outbuilding to the rear in the form of pool shed, and pool safety features around the existing swimming pool1 PINE LODGE CR GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition of the garage, removal of one significant tree, alterations to the existing non-heritage portions of the dwelling and construct a two-storey detached ancillary accommodation with carport and associated fences (including swimming pool fence) and landscaping561A ESPLANADE GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling31 FORT ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 25038343 (Two Storey Detached Dwelling), addition of a basement level garage and internal/external alterations to facilitate a three-storey detached dwelling660 SEAVIEW RD GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Three verandahs to the rear of the existing structure4 WILLOCHRA AV GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Alterations to the existing dwelling and construction of a two-storey ancillary structure to the rear of the site, comprising a garage at ground level and ancillary accommodation aboveUNIT 1 6 WILSON CT GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- A single storey detached dwelling and a two storey detached dwelling with swimming pool and associated safety barrier6 MONACO CR GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling13 WANDILLA ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Variation to Condition 22 of 252/1001/13 to increase the capacity of the licensed premises from 224 to 307 patrons at any one time and in doing so to allow for 30 people on the ground floor,197 on the first floor and 80 on the second floor; together with enabling the sale of liquor on the second floor in addition to the ground and first floors.497 ESPLANADE GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title allotments6 WESTMORELAND RD GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
April 2026
- Two, two storey detached dwellings and removal of Significant tree- Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle) sited in front of the property21 WANDILLA ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Swimming pool with associated safety fence13A SUNSET CR GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling6 SHARON PL GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Verandah13 VANGEL PL GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Two, two-storey detached dwellings with fencing above retaining walls6 WESTMORELAND RD GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Carport forward of the garage36 PARKVIEW AV GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with removal of Regulated tree at front of the existing dweling.76 JETTY ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Carport to the side of unit 4UNIT 4 354 MILITARY RD GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition to rearUNIT 3 461 MILITARY RD GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - one allotment into two7 LISA PL GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 25034265 - To change the use from Ancillary Accommodation to Supported Accommodation at the rear of existing dwelling182 FREDERICK RD GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah2 ELDRIDGE CR GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling20 SIERRA AV GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling4 CANNES AV GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling2 JUDITH PL GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling5 SINCLAIR ST GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Verandah14 SUNSET CR GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Replacement building - verandah8 NASH ST GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing outbuilding at the rear of the existing dwelling to create ancillary accommodation.53 SWAN ST GRANGE SA 5022Under Assessment
- Carport to the side of the existing dwelling53 BEACH ST GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Verandah9 MCLEAN AV GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
February 2026
- Land division creating two allotments from one316 MILITARY RD GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence13 SHARPIE CR GRANGE SA 5022Decision Made
2025· 120 proposals
120 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 129 proposals
129 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· 102 proposals
102 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 103 proposals
103 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
191 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- Bbq (3)
- Beauty salon
306 Military Road, Grange
- Skin Central GrangeBeauty salon
Unit 3 178 Frederick Road, Grange
- Bench (43)
- Adelaide MetroBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Parking (7)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Stop 28 Frederick Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 28 Grange 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
136 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
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- childcareFrederick Roadchildcare
- childcareFrederick Roadchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 19
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
- 98.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #1 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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