SA · Onkaparinga Council
Huntfield Heights, SA, 5163
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Desirability index
#274 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Huntfield Heights is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 4,199 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 223 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 53.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $590 (flats $375, houses $590), median house prices near $770,000 (up 10% 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, 1 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
- 4,199
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,239
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 78 of 1,668
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,237
- Employment rate
- 51.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 158 / 18 / 44
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)
- $375
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $770,000
- Median price change
- +9.6%
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)
- 223
- Against the person
- 77
- Against property
- 146
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 226
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault15
- Other Property Damage And Environmental52
- Other Theft29
- Sct - Residence17
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury46
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
- 898
- Better Behaviour Centre Huntfield Heights78 Melsetter RoadSupport Services
- Brentwood Drive Kindergarten79 Brentwood DrivePreschools
- Huntfield Heights Preschool78 Melsetter RoadPreschools
- Huntfield Heights School P-6Primary · ICSEA 898
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
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 51 Honeypot Rd -South Side
- Stop 51C Brodie Rd - West side
- Stop 53 Honeypot Rd - South side
- Stop 53 Melsetter Rd - West side
- Stop 71 Main South Rd - West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Water ConnectionSouthern Expressway, Main South Rd15 Jun 2026 – 16 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.
243 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier and associated retaining wall, fencing of combined maximum height of 3m10 WELLESLEY ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling and retaining wallLOT 508 AULDSTONE PL HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
May 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with associated retaining wall and fences with a combined maximum height of 3m364A HONEYPOT RD HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah18 FIGTREE CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Verandah17 YELTANA AV HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Torrens title land division (one into two) and two (2) x single-story detached dwellings, fences, retaining walls and removal of two (2) trees85 MELSETTER RD HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Fence up to maximum height of 3.05m19 FEATHERSTONE DR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Removal of 1 x significant tree (Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gum)7 MELFORT RD HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
April 2026
- Variation of Development Application 23025949 - Balcony has been extended 1850 from original approved drawings40 FUSCHIA ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Verandah18 DARWENDALE ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 706 LYNLEE CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling with retaining walls and fenceLOT 705 LYNLEE CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling362 HONEYPOT RD HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fence and removal of 1x regulated tree (Eucalyptus sideroxylon/ leucoxylon)LOT 703 LYNLEE CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Attached verandah26 PERRY RD HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Other - Residential (Study)5 BYRON CT HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 704 LYNLEE CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 707 LYNLEE CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Retaining wall up to maximum height of 2.4m17 YELTANA AV HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
February 2026
- Retaining wall up to maximum height of 3.4m37 ANTONIO ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Verandah25 FUSCHIA ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation (Sleepout)16 CUMBERLAND CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Two verandahs14 BALLINA CT HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah34 DARWENDALE ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Verandah27 FUSCHIA ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
2025· 40 proposals
December 2025
- Construct semi-detached dwellings and associated retaining walls33 CUMBERLAND CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Attached verandah18 ASHTON RISE HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
November 2025
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier7 AULDSTONE PL HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Attached verandah48 FUSCHIA ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
October 2025
- Two-storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls up to a maximum height of 2.6m51 YELTANA AV HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Above ground swimming pool with safety barrier and deck29 ANTONIO ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Torrens title land division- 1 allotment into 327 ASHTON RISE HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Retaining wall up to maximum height of 2.2m on the southern and western boundary and 3.2m on the eastern boundary32 FUSCHIA ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
September 2025
- Construction of four (4) single storey detached dwellings (affordable housing) in a terrace arrangement with associated removal of a significant tree of a Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis), a Regulated tree of Puriri (Vitex lucens) and a Regulated tree of Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’57 OAKRIDGE RISE HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- proposed deck, spa and pool fence31 FUSCHIA ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Flat Veranda22 FUSCHIA ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
August 2025
- VerandahUNIT 6 2 BAYTON RD HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)7 SHAY CT HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)8 CLARKE CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Verandah25 EWANRIGG RD HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
2024· 42 proposals
42 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 43 proposals
43 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 43 proposals
43 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 50 proposals
50 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
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 50 Honeypot Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 51 Honeypot Road -South SideBus stop
- Stop 51A Brodie Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 51A Brodie Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 51B Brodie Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 51B Brodie Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 51C Brodie Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 51C Brodie Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 51D Brodie Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 51D Troutbeck Crescent - 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Brentwood Drive Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · 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)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 17.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #274 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
- Brentwood Drive Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Above ground swimming pool with safety barrier and deckplanning29 ANTONIO ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Lodged 10 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation (Sleepout)planning16 CUMBERLAND CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Lodged 05 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Attached Verandahplanning18 FIGTREE CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Attached verandahplanning26 PERRY RD HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Attached verandahplanning18 ASHTON RISE HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Lodged 02 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Attached verandahplanning48 FUSCHIA ST HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Construct semi-detached dwellings and associated retaining wallsplanning33 CUMBERLAND CR HUNTFIELD HEIGHTS SA 5163Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
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
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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