SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
Joslin, SA, 5070
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Desirability index
#27 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Joslin is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 1,243 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 28 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 22.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $495, houses $680), median house prices near $2,600,000 (up 29% recently), limited but present public transport access, 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
- 1,243
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,323
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 462
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,461
- Employment rate
- 56.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 66 / 35
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)
- $495
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,600,000
- Median price change
- +29.4%
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)
- 28
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 311 residents
- State safety percentile
- 31.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 72
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Other Theft4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Payneham Rd - West side
- Stop 11 Sixth Ave - East side
- Stop 11 Sixth Ave - West side
- Stop 12 Sixth Ave - 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.
138 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage shed)55 TENTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 23037263 - new fence in front of dwelling and basketball half court at rearUNIT 1 129 FIRST AV JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier102 THIRD AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Internal Renovations and window replacements125 EIGHTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
May 2026
- additions and alterations to a dwelling123 FIRST AV JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Verandah66 NINTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- outbuilding (shed)127 FIRST AV JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
April 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling w/ Double Garage11 BOOROO ST JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
March 2026
- front brick fence with render69 LAMBERT RD JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Demolition of existing rear extension and side carport . Alterations and additions to existing bungalow including new rear carport. Front Facade upgrade.95 FIFTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of representative building and the construction of a two storey addition, swimming pool and spa, safety pool fencing, outbuilding and solar panels78 THIRD AV JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Outbuilding68 -70 TENTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Single-storey addition and verandah, internal alterations, demolition of existing verandah and partial demolition of existing dwelling (eaves)94 FIFTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
November 2025
- two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding, swimming pool and masonry front fence105 SEVENTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
- Building alteration involving a new balustrade for the rear balcony, and variation to Development Approval 21040945 Condition 4 relating to privacy screening28 KOOLAMAN ST JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah95 FOURTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- verandah122 SIXTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of a carport, with partial demolition (including removal of rear verandah, part of the western side dwelling wall, side verandah plinth, and part of the side verandah roofing) and building alterations98 FOURTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- VERANDAH: 5600mm Wide x 4000mm Long x 2099mm High23 KOOLAMAN ST JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- masonry front fence45 TENTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- masonry front fence18 KOOLAMAN ST JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
July 2025
- Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new ancillary accommodationUNIT 1 129 FIRST AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Louvred Verandah28 KOOLAMAN ST JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
June 2025
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences & Shed21 ELEVENTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
May 2025
- Building alterations - replace garage roller doors with a single door and install pedestrian gate to masonry pillar front fence22 ELEVENTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
April 2025
- Single storey alterations and additions to an existing dwelling (RB) including internal demolition works, basement construction, a garage, new swimming pool safety features and associated earthworks and retaining walls92 SECOND AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Outbuilding63 LAMBERT RD JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Variation to DA 21040945 and 22025462 to remove balcony screening from the rear elevation, and amend screening on the side elevations28 KOOLAMAN ST JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
March 2025
- Dwelling alterations & additions65 TENTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
February 2025
- Demolition of ancillary structures, construction of new carport, two (2) verandahs, ancillary accommodation building with attached storage shed, masonry pillar front fence & gates and internal dwelling alterations127 FIRST AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Privacy screen structure105 FIRST AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
January 2025
- Removal of 1x regulated pittosporum tree3 LAMBERT RD JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
2024· 25 proposals
December 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling243 PAYNEHAM RD JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
November 2024
- Installation of temporary above ground pool. Pool diameter is 3.6 meters. https://www.bunnings.com.au/swim123-3-6-x-1-2-x-0-9m-splasher-above-ground-pool_p0249052 No fence required as pool side will be 1.2 m high.85 THIRD AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) verandahs121 SIXTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
October 2024
- Carport and fencing & gates along part of the secondary street frontage17 LAMBERT RD JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division creating one (1) additional allotments (1 into 2), the demolition of existing outbuildings and ancillary structures, the construction of a carport associated with the existing dwelling (to be retained), the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling together with associated fencing and retaining and the removal of a council street tree9 LAMBERT RD JOSLIN SA 5070Under Assessment
September 2024
- Dwelling alterations & additions (including partial demolition)89 THIRD AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Torrens Title Boundary Realignment (2-into-2)27 LAMBERT RD JOSLIN SA 5070;29 LAMBERT RD JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
- Outbuilding57 NINTH AV JOSLIN SA 5070Decision Made
2023· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 31 proposals
31 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
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 10 Payneham Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Sixth Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Sixth Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Sixth Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Sports field
59 Ninth Avenue
- Swimming pool
- Swimming pool
59 Ninth Avenue
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)
- 9/10
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
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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
- 91.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #27 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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