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SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council

Kent Town, SA, 5067

Current weather

11.5°CThunderstorm

87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 13.1° / 10.4° today · 27.9 mm rain

Desirability index

75.1/100

#81 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kent Town is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 1,443 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 227 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 157.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $630 (flats $680, houses $590), median house prices near $3,100,000 (up 88% recently), 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,443
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,461
Dwelling vacancy
15.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
124 of 807
Median monthly mortgage
$1,924
Employment rate
57.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
44 / 210 / 411

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)
$680
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$590
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$630
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
45
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$3,100,000
Median price change
+87.9%

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)
227
Against the person
22
Against property
205
Rate per 1,000 residents
157.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 66 residents
State safety percentile
92.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
55
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental26
  • Other Theft37
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle30
  • Theft From Shop59

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
1,143
  • Prince Alfred CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1143

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Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 3 Flinders St - South East side
  • Stop 3 North Tce - South East side
  • Stop 4 The Parade West - North side
  • Stop C1 Dequetteville Tce - North East side
  • Stop D1 Dequetteville Tce - North East side

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Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • DemolitionFullarton Road, Little King William St29 Jun 2026 – 13 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

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

159 planning-related records

2026· 8 proposals

  • June 2026

  • fire safety/essential safety provision review
    47 FULLARTON RD KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Tenancy Fitout (Covino & Co)
    81 FULLARTON RD KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Alterations to existing dwelling
    UNIT 24 15 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Replace front timber picket fence
    37 WAKEFIELD ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • change of use from office to consulting rooms
    47 FULLARTON RD KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Change of use from a warehouse and shop to distillery and bar
    113 RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Office Fitout (ResourceCo HO)
    2 -4 KING WILLIAM ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;6 KING WILLIAM ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Community Title Land Division creating two (2) additional allotments - 1 into 3
    47 WAKEFIELD ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
2025· 47 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Change of use from office to a consulting room
    UNIT 7 41 KING WILLIAM ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Conversion of basketball court into weights gym - new wall peno. Division of existing gym into two separate spaces being Yoga and Pilates rooms
    23 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    1A DEW ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Change of use to include use as a café/restaurant and function venue
    78 RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Conversion of basketball court into weights gym including new wall opening. Division of existing gym into two separate spaces being Yoga and Pilates rooms.
    23 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • change of land use to a commercial car park for a period of up to three (3) years and the installation of one (1) freestanding advertisement
    82 RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Expansion of educational facility through the creation of a sports playing field with associated net fencing, equipment storage sheds and seating abutting the stable building of a State Heritage Place, additional landscaping work comprised of terraced retaining walls between the playing field and the State Heritage Place, creation of a drop-off zone in front of the State Heritage Place, car parking alterations (including the relocation of the 15 spaces associated with the preparatory school appr
    11A FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;17 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;19 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;23 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 1 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 2 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 3 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 4 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 5 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Three (3) 20m high light poles associated with an approved sports field (DA 25032517)
    11A FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;17 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;19 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;23 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 1 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 2 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 3 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 4 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;UNIT 5 15 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • The removal of a Regulated Street Tree (Eucalyptus Leucoxylon) on Council Verge, adjacent 36 College Road
    36 COLLEGE RD KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Change of use from office to consulting room
    79 FULLARTON RD KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Hotel
    76 RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Partial change of use to include shop (bulky goods outlet) and separate office
    39 RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of single-storey dwelling alterations and additions and a carport
    32 COLLEGE RD KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Alterations to existing fencing, barriers and gate adjacent boulevard entry, a new 2.4m concrete blockwork wall along front elevation and new illuminated signage to building facade
    23 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • removal of a significant tree
    UNIT 1 27 FLINDERS ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Variation to existing planning consent DA 25028533 including removal of carstackers and amalgamating the 4x2-bedroom dwellings on Floor 2, 3 and 4 into 2x3-bedroom dwellings.
    101 KING WILLIAM ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Removal of two (2) trees - a regulated Callistemon 'Harkness' (Gawler Hybrid Bottle Brush) (Section 136 urgent removal) and a significant Callistemon 'Harkness' (Gawler Hybrid Bottle Brush)
    23 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Pruning of a significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (river red gum)
    UNIT 1 69 KING WILLIAM ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Application for issue of Essential Safety Provisions
    22 WAKEFIELD ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Verandah
    UNIT 5 8 -20 WAKEFIELD ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 24042127 consisting of - Changes to communal open space - Relocation of balconies - Changes to external appearance of the buildings - Changes to floor plans of dwellings - Repositioning of vehicle entry ramp - Reduction of car parking by 7 spaces - Relocation of bicycle parking - Addition of a third tenancy at ground level
    2 NORTH TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067;6 NORTH TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067;LOT 104 NORTH TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Removal of two (2) significant date palms (Phoenix dactylifera)
    62 -64 KING WILLIAM ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    UNIT 2 45 THE PARADE W KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Construction of a carport, enlargement and enclosure of existing pergola to form a wet area, and fitout, associated with an existing veterinary clinic
    99 RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
  • Refurbishment of existing bathrooms
    24 -25 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Partial change of use to include use as a function venue (exhibition space), with increase in building capacity
    55 RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Installation of a shipping container in the rear car park and consequent amendments to the car park layout
    7 GRENFELL ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Demolition of outbuildings and construction of new outbuilding
    30 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Variation to planning consent number 22030132, to remove privacy treatment from upper levels. Change to front fencing from masonry and aluminium to aluminium vertical blade fencing. Rear boundary fencing changed from masonry to TrendWall Modular Acoustic wall panels 2.4mH
    1 DEW ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Temporary Fitout of existing building for use as sales/construction office and display room for proposed apartment building onsite. Operating for a maximum of 4 years. Opening hours 7-Days 10-4pm.
    2 NORTH TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made
  • Installation of telecommunications infrastructure within a State Heritage Place
    33 DEQUETTEVILLE TCE KENT TOWN SA 5067Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Construction of a store and pergola associated with a service trade premise
    57 RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067;59 -61A RUNDLE ST KENT TOWN SA 5067Under Assessment
2024· 21 proposals

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

2023· 25 proposals

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

2022· 28 proposals

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

2021· 29 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

57 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • MezzanineArt

    55 Rundle Street

  • Bibo Bar and EateryBar

    97 King William Street

  • KhouBar
  • Bench (3)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Stop 2 North Terrace - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 3 Flinders Street - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 3 Flinders Street - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 3 North Terrace - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 3 Rundle Street - 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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Adelaide Surgicentre89 King William StreetPrivate Day Only Hospital
  • Oromax Day SurgeryLevel 2 66 Rundle StreetPrivate Day Only Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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Heritage

78 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

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
75.1/100
Cohort rank
#81 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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