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SA · Mitcham Council

Hawthorn (SA), SA, 5062

Current weather

11°CDense drizzle

85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain

Desirability index

82.2/100

#57 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Hawthorn (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Mitcham area, home to around 2,221 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 97 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 43.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $475 (flats $415, houses $558), median house prices near $2,050,000 (up 3% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
2,221
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,370
Dwelling vacancy
9.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
91 of 919
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Employment rate
61.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
36 / 52 / 177

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)
$415
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$557.5
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$475
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
5
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$2,050,000
Median price change
+2.6%

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)
97
Against the person
15
Against property
82
Rate per 1,000 residents
43.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 148 residents
State safety percentile
59.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
49
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault5
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental14
  • Other Theft20
  • Sct - Residence7
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle18

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
1
  • Mitcham Preschool Centre150 Belair RoadPreschools

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Public transport

20 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 13B Grange Rd - North side
  • Stop 171 Cross Rd - South side
  • Stop 172 Cross Rd - South side
  • Stop 173 Cross Rd - South side
  • Unley Park Railway Station

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

239 planning-related records

2026· 22 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Remove one regulated tree
    27 GEORGE ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Change of use of from office to consulting room with associated internal fitout (Unit 2 only)
    UNIT 1-6 212 -224 BELAIR RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Carport and two (2) Verandahs
    6 KENT ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences
    55 CLIFTON ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Removal of a regulated tree
    27 HAMPTON ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Outbuilding and 2.4m high chain wire replacement fence
    86A MONMOUTH RD HAWTHORN SA 5062;LOT 516 ANGAS RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 25031933 (single storey additions and alterations to a detached dwelling) - Extension to proposed terrace/alfresco
    3 KENT ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Upgrade of CT room and Changeroom
    126 BELAIR RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Second storey dwelling addition
    4 JEFFREY ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (pool house) and swimming pool
    29 CLIFTON ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling and swimming pool with associated equipment and safety barrier
    11 KING EDWARD AV HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Removal of Regulated Trees (2) Bracelet Honey-Myrtle Trees (Melaleuca armillaris)
    41 SUSSEX TCE HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation and alterations to swimming pool safety features and pump equipment
    29 ANGAS RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Dwelling additions and alterations, verandahs, deck and enclosed carport
    1 KING EDWARD AV HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Two single storey dwellings and fencing
    7 LLEWELYN TCE HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Removal of one significant tree
    UNIT 1 23A EGMONT TCE HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Variation to existing DA 25031594 (Garage x 2) to change the front garage to a carport and construct a masonry boundary wall adjacent to it
    40 GRANGE RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Single storey building comprising five (5) shops and five (5) advertisements
    131 CROSS RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • proposed carport, removal of existing carport
    3 CAMERON RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Verandah
    105 CROSS RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing, and removal of one (1) Significant tree
    55 CLIFTON ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences
    10 ROSEVEAR ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
2025· 40 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Replacement verandah with screening
    95 MONMOUTH RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Variation to Development Application 24031527 - increased size of basement, changes to front facade and increase height of floor level
    14 HAWTHORN CR HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Carport
    27 HILDA TCE HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • masonry pillars along front boundary
    17 HAMPTON ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Removal of a trees from the Brown Hill Creek channel (Common Property of Strata Corp 932) to enable channel capacity upgrades for the Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Project, including: Regulated Tree (Melia azedarach - White Cedar) - ID21 Regulated Tree (Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. angustifolia - Desert Ash) - ID22 exempt Significant Tree (Ulmus procera – English Elm) - ID27 Significant Tree (Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens' - Golden Elm) - ID111 Regulated Tree (Agonis flexuosa - West Australian W
    UNIT 1 1 DENNING ST HAWTHORN SA 5062;UNIT 2 3 DENNING ST HAWTHORN SA 5062;UNIT 3 5 DENNING ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Removal of a trees from the Brown Hill Creek channel to enable channel capacity upgrades for the Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Project, including: Regulated Desert Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia ssp. oxycarpa) - exempt species Regulated Tree (Melia azedarach - White Cedar) - ID91 Regulated Tree (Agonis flexuosa - West Australian Willow Myrtle) - ID92 Significant Tree (Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm) - ID110
    15 DENNING ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Removal of a trees from the Brown Hill Creek channel to enable channel capacity upgrades for the Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Project, including: Significant Tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum) - ID75 Significant Tree (Agonis flexuosa - West Australian Willow Myrtle) - ID76 Regulated Tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum) - ID78
    11 DENNING ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Removal of a trees from the Brown Hill Creek channel to enable channel capacity upgrades for the Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Project, including: Significant Tree (Melia azedarach - White Cedar) - ID6 Regulated Tree (Melia azedarach - White Cedar) - ID7 Regulated Tree (Ulmus procera - English Elm) - ID17
    27 HAMPTON ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Removal of 2 regulated Silky Oak Trees
    150 BELAIR RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Verandah
    5A HAMPTON ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Garage x 2
    40 GRANGE RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment
  • Land division (2 into 3 Community Title)
    10 BERNARD ST HAWTHORN SA 5062;10A BERNARD ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Land division: One (1) into two (2) allotments for the purpose of semi-detached dwellings with a party wall
    20 ANGAS RD HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Extension to existing deck with privacy screening and carport forward of dwelling
    31 HAMPTON ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • The construction of three, single storey dwellings with associated fencing
    10 BERNARD ST HAWTHORN SA 5062;10A BERNARD ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and associated fencing, ancillary accommodation, verandah, front fence, enclosed carport, window modifications, partial demolition (internal)
    12 JEFFREY ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
  • single storey additions and alterations to a detached dwelling
    3 KENT ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Ancillary accommodation and associated verandah
    6 DEVONSHIRE ST HAWTHORN SA 5062Decision Made
2024· 41 proposals

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

2023· 36 proposals

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

2022· 51 proposals

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

2021· 48 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

57 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (9)
  • Stop 10 Belair Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Belair Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 12 Belair Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 12 Hilda Terrace - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 12 Hilda Terrace - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 13 Belair Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 13 Hilda Terrace - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 13A Grange Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 13B 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

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Heritage

24 state heritage places

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Mitcham Preschoolkindergarten

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
5

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
82.2/100
Cohort rank
#57 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

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