Median house price
$1.5M
+9.3% change
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Heathfield, 5153
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,131
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.1%
Median age
46
Median income
$2,298/wk
Employment rate
60.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,495,000
Languages at home
4.3%non-English
Most common: German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Adelaide Hills Council, Heathfield is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Heathfield snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$900/wk
Population (ERP)
1,131
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#38
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
16th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
69th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
79th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.7/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3464th in Australia
- State rank
- 355th in SA
- Peer rank
- #38 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #259 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $900
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,495,000
- Median price change
- +9.3%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,131(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +4.1% over 5 years · 69th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +4.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +45
- Growth rank in SA
- 69th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,150), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,062
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,298
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 27 of 380
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,075
- Employment rate
- 60.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 333 / 0 / 17
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 16
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 14.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 531 residents
- State safety percentile
- 15.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Increase (daily rate)
- +7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,078.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 79th
School list
- Heathfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 102 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Heathfield High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1086 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 970 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 37 Longwood Rd - East side
- Stop 37A Longwood Rd - East side
- Stop 38 Longwood Rd - North side
- Stop 38A Longwood Rd - North side
- Zone D Heathfield High School
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 sports centres · 4 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 19 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 29/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(3)
- Heathfield High SchoolSchool
- Heathfield Primary SchoolSchool
201 Longwood Road, Heathfield
- School
Sport & outdoors(7)
- Sports centre
- Heathfield OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(8)
- Unnamed (No.HA1076) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
- Unnamed (No.HA1654) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
- Parking (3)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Heathfield Resource Recovery CentreRecycling
32 Scott Creet Road
- Shelter
- Track
- Vacant
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mark Oliphant Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Stirling Hospital (2.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 25
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 18 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling alterations, 2 x decks, 2 x verandahs233 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Outbuilding4 CRICKLEWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
June 2026
- Alterations and Additions to Residence168 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Convert existing roof from tiles to Colorbond9 KEITHLEY RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
May 2026
- Dwelling addition10 OAKWOOD CT HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding9 KEITHLEY RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Change in Use from Domestic Outbuilding to Ancillary Accommodation9 OAKWOOD CT HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Outbuilding148 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Outbuilding168 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Outbuilding and associated retaining walls and balustrade38 WALKER AV HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
March 2026
- Ancillary accommodation184 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- New bathroom6 OAKWOOD CT HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Deck and verandah2 STOCK RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding270 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 23013539 (Partial change in use to tourist accommodation (maximum 5 guests)) to vary condition 8 - relocation and change in size of bushfire water tank, amendments to floor plan.23 HEATHFIELD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Change in use of dwelling to dwelling and shop, with associated building alterations and additions, deck, car park and non-illuminated advertising sign.183 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Verandah74 CRICKLEWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah33 FORBES RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey dwelling alterations & additions, deck, verandah & alterations & conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation70 CRICKLEWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
October 2025
- Dwelling alterations, dwelling addition, swimming pool and safety fence, Staged DA Stage 1: Dwelling alterations and additions to the existing dwelling. Stage 2: Swimming pool and associated safety fence Stage 3: Dwelling addition.11 HEATHFIELD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Carport20 ERICA RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation, outbuilding (garage and gym), deck and verandah104A LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
September 2025
- Outbuilding (pool house), retaining walls and fencing.23 HEATHFIELD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Construction of retaining walls28 WALKER AV HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding9 HEATHER RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Authorisation 25004566 - reconfiguration of alterations and additions to detached dwelling, and retaining wall44 WALKER AV HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Construction of dwelling additions, outbuilding, stonemasonry fence, rainwater tanks, and associated earthworks.10 BRICK KILN RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
July 2025
- Construction of dwelling additions and internal building work28 FORBES RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 240046501 RISELY LANE HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
June 2025
- Water tank (above ground)4 SILVERWOOD DR HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Carport- HARD COPY APPLICATION82 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling4 CRICKLEWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding31 HEATHER RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
March 2025
- Change of use from outbuilding to ancillary accommodation90 CRICKLEWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
February 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling including deck, verandahs, and carport44 WALKER AV HEATHFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and alterations12 WALKER AV HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Retrospective - Outbuilding (Carport)76 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and verandah25 WALKER AV HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Verandah142 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
January 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed) ancillary to existing dwelling.8 HEATHFIELD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
November 2024
- Addition to existing office.76 LONGWOOD RD HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
- Carport48 WALKER AV HEATHFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Heathfield Primary School, Former Aldgate School201 Longwood Road HEATHFIELDLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.8 km away).
Coalition 37.0%Labor 63.0%
8.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Stirling WestLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- AldgateLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Stirling EastLabor 61.6% · Coalition 38.4% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- CrafersLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- LongwoodLabor 62.7% · Coalition 37.3% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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