SA · Unley Council
Hyde Park (SA), SA, 5061
Current weather
11.7°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 13.1° / 10.7° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
80.7/100
How this score is calculated#62 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Hyde Park (SA) is a small locality in the Unley area, home to around 1,660 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 72 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 43.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $510, houses $815), median house prices near $2,100,000 (down 24% recently), 7 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
- 1,660
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,208
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 61 of 750
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 60.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 114 / 122
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)
- $510
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $815
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,100,000
- Median price change
- -23.6%
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)
- 72
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 64
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 208 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 38
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental17
- Other Theft9
- Sct - Non Residence9
- Sct - Residence10
- Theft From Motor Vehicle6
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,162
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · ICSEA 1162
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
7 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 5 Unley Rd - West side
- Stop 6 King William Rd - East side
- Stop 6 King William Rd - West side
- Stop 7 King William Rd - East side
- Stop 7 King William 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
- Traffic ManagementUnley Road, Esmond St11 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.
221 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Variation to Development Application 25023637 - Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling, and construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including a loft, garage and terrace), in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features, and removal of one (1) significant and two (2) regulated trees – Variation to incorporate demolition of the existing front fence, construction of a front fence (masonry pillar and infill), inclusion of a basement, r14 PENONG ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 2601981114 PENONG ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of a verandah19 COMMERCIAL RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Fiddlewood Tree (Citharexylum Spinosum)13A PARK ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
May 2026
- Partial demolition of existing building, alterations and a single storey dwelling addition and front fence17 WESTALL ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Verandah35 OPEY AV HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including an alfresco) and re-roofing of the existing carport9 WOODHURST AV HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Construction of vertical batten front fence on existing masonry wall, and construction of 2.4m high rear (western) boundary fence26 WESTALL ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alternations and additions to the existing building, removal of existing signage and construction of two illuminated signsUNIT 1-5 179 KING WILLIAM RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
January 2026
- Carport and installation of panel door16 ESMOND ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of existing garage and construction of an outbuilding (shed)4 ESMOND ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
2025· 34 proposals
December 2025
- Removal of a significant tree - Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box)5 PARK ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
November 2025
- Demolition of existing ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of dwelling additions and alterations, carport, in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features, and masonry fencing17 OXFORD ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing front masonry and steel infill fence16 WESTALL ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
October 2025
- Variation to DA 25000892 (Dwelling alterations and addition including partial demolition of the existing dwelling, alteration to swimming pool) - alterations to overlooking treatment and changes to window and doors, and materials and finishes.16 WESTALL ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Removal of 1x Significant tree Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush)316 -320 UNLEY RD HYDE PARK SA 5061;338 UNLEY RD HYDE PARK SA 5061;UNIT CP 330 -334 UNLEY RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition and partial demolition, dwelling additions and alterations, swimming pool and safety barrier and fencing.13 COMMERCIAL RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
September 2025
- Variation to DA 24009164 (Construction of a two-storey pavilion addition to a Local Heritage Place (Mabel Jewell Baker House) and education facility including partial demolition, building alterations, a plant enclosure and a verandah) - reconstruction of an existing chimney, alteration to a proposed plant enclosure and building alterations316 -320 UNLEY RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Extension to bullnose carport8 BEACONSFIELD ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah with wall on boundary19 MITCHELL ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 23034232 - Extending existing ridge line, window alterations and material changes.27 OPEY AV HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling, and construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including a loft, garage and terrace), in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features, and removal of one (1) significant and two (2) regulated trees14 PENONG ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 24042500 - Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition and construction of an outbuilding and swimming pool and associated safety barriers - Variation for demolition of the chimney to the existing dwelling and making good of the existing roof5 MACKLIN ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, ancillary accommodation, and a carport.18 OXFORD ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Vary DA 25010143 by removing the alterations to the front fence and change to building materials - change alfresco boundary wall from hebel to brick.26 WESTALL ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
July 2025
- Variation to application 22016578 - Additions & Alterations to existing residence - rear balcony, front verandah & internal alterations - Variation to the front facade and internal floor layout adding building alterations182 KING WILLIAM RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Front fence with sliding driveway gate221 KING WILLIAM RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
June 2025
- Variation to Development Application 25009006 - extension to carport/verandah structure6 GULLY ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Attached Verandah6 ROYAL AV HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations, verandah, and fencing1 RUSSELL ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- ""Land Division - Primary Land Division - Community Strata - encompassing Lot 1 commercial tenancies, Lot 2 residential and common property""UNIT 1-3 290 UNLEY RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Land Division - Secondary Land Division (Lot 2 of 25016592) - Community Strata - encompassing 10 residential allotments, 15 car parks and common areasUNIT 1-3 290 UNLEY RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Variation to original approvals - 090/263/2020, 21024341 and 23026532 Changes the lower roof form and addition of two windows to the upper level southern facade.60 PARK ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
May 2025
- Removal of internal wall to allow better use of existing floor space. This has been completed in five of the neighbouring properties to achieve the same result.306 UNLEY RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Proposed change in use from residential apartments to commercial shops and to incorporate Units 1 & 2 being 166 and 166A into one single combined commercial shop. Nature of Building Work * No new alterations proposed to existing building as part of this application * Building has been operated as commercial for several years * The purpose of this application is to realign development approval to match existing office useUNIT 1 166 KING WILLIAM RD HYDE PARK SA 5061;UNIT 2 166A KING WILLIAM RD HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
April 2025
- Internal dwelling alterations and new attached verandah, deck and front fence61 PARK ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Demolition of ancillary structures, internal alterations, single storey dwelling addition, verandah, garage, carport and alterations to front fence.26 WESTALL ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including a terrace), carport, front fence, swimming pool and associated safety features and boundary fencing with a height greater than 2.1 metres27 ESMOND ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of lean-to and construction of new additions and alterations to existing dwelling6 GULLY ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
March 2025
- Spa & Associated Pool Fencing18 BEACONSFIELD ST HYDE PARK SA 5061Decision Made
2024· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 44 proposals
44 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· 44 proposals
44 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
34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hyde Park BakeryBakery
1 Mitchell Street
- Bench
- Standish CyclesBicycle
- Stop 5 Unley Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 6 King William Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 6 King William Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 6 Unley Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 7 King William Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 7 King William Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Unley Road - West 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
35 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 80.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #62 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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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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