SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Greenhill (SA), SA, 5140
Current weather
8.6°CThunderstorm
97% humidity · 23.8 km/h wind · 10.8° / 8° today · 24.1 mm rain
Desirability index
96.6/100
How this score is calculated#18 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Greenhill (SA) is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 454 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 8.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median house prices near $1,191,500 (down 31% recently), 9 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
- 454
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 173
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,058
- Employment rate
- 68.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 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
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,191,500
- Median price change
- -31.4%
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 8.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 227 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Blackmail And Extortion1
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 17 Greenhill Rd - North West side
- Stop 17A Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 19 Greenhill Rd - North West side
- Stop 19 Greenhill Rd - South East 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.
37 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Two (2) outbuildings (shipping containers) (Retrospective)118 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Verandah124 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding & carport138 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding and associated earthworks54 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Deck with verandah on upper level and outbuilding (carport)118 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
September 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (garage) & retaining walls763 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Under Assessment
June 2025
- Internal renovation of single storey dwelling with removal of internal walls and new windows137 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
April 2025
- Deck and verandah including integrated solar photovoltaic panels120 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
January 2025
- Dwelling addition (garage) and replacement roof27 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Fences and retaining wall100 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
September 2024
- Garage64 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
August 2024
- Verandah and deck48 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Under Assessment
May 2024
- Dwelling addition and carport10 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
March 2024
- Swimming pool and safety fence9 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Carport9 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Change of use of existing outbuilding to tourist accommodation (retrospective)99 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
January 2024
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2)37 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140;LOT 7 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Retaining wall2 STAPLEHURST LANE GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
October 2023
- Outbuilding & deck3 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
September 2023
- Single story detached dwelling763 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing verandah91 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
July 2023
- Two storey split level detached dwelling, swimming pool & associated safety features, deck, above ground and underground water storage tanks, retaining walls, associated earthworks & associated landscaping761 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Under Assessment
March 2023
- Outbuilding152 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
October 2022
- Swimming pool and associated safety features, retaining walls86 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
September 2022
- Retaining walls and fence749 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling14 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Spa pool and associated safety barriers144 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
June 2022
- Shed (Outbuilding) and associated earthworks573 MOUNT LOFTY SUMMIT RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
May 2022
- Outbuilding (pool house)84 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
March 2022
- Replacement outbuilding139 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Outbuilding containing shower & toilet76 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
November 2021
- Deck (Maximum height 1.8m)34 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
October 2021
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and 78,000 litre above ground water storage tank, associated excavation works, and removal of native vegetation and tree damaging activity.781 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Under Assessment
July 2021
- Outbuilding5 CHRISTOPHER AV GREENHILL SA 5140;7 CHRISTOPHER AV GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Variation - To vary DA 20/393/4739 CHRISTOPHER AV GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
June 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence34 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
March 2021
- Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding & construction of replacement two storey detached dwelling, deck (maximum height 2.95m), retaining walls (maximum 1.6m), fencing & associated earthworks (non-complying)33 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Stop 16 Greenhill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Greenhill Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Greenhill Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Greenhill Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 17A Greenhill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 17A Greenhill Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17B Greenhill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 18 Greenhill Road - North 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 96.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #18 among Country & regional 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
- Alterations and additions to existing dwellingplanning14 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 19 Jul 2022 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing verandahplanning91 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 09 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2)planning37 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140;LOT 7 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 30 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning9 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 20 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
- Change of use of existing outbuilding to tourist accommodation (retrospective)planning99 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 06 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and 78,000 litre above ground water storage tank, associated excavation works, and removal of native vegetation and tree damaging activity.planning781 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 08 Oct 2021 · Under Assessment
- Deck (Maximum height 1.8m)planning34 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 01 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Deck and verandah including integrated solar photovoltaic panelsplanning120 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 28 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
- Deck with verandah on upper level and outbuilding (carport)planning118 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Lodged 01 Oct 2025 · 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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