SA · West Torrens Council
Keswick, SA, 5035
Current weather
12.4°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.6° / 11.6° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
33.1/100
How this score is calculated#222 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Keswick is a small locality in the West Torrens area, home to around 754 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 89 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 118.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $562 (flats $515, houses $762), median house prices near $1,450,000, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 9 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 4 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
- 754
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,432
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 362
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 69.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 23 / 62 / 111
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)
- $515
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $762.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $562.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,450,000
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)
- 89
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 81
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 118
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 39
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental9
- Other Theft35
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle7
- Theft From Shop20
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
- 2
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,122
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1122
- Richmond PS Intensive English Lang Centre8 Surrey RoadSpecialist Facilities
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
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- Adelaide Showground Railway Station
- Stop 1A Richmond Rd - South side
- Stop 2 Anzac Hwy - South East side
- Stop 2A Everard Ave - North side
- Stop 3 Richmond Rd - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Torrens To Darlington - Barrier WorksSouth Road, George St22 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, Stirling St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, George St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, George St02 Sep 2025 – 31 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.
79 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- 1 into 2 Community Title Land Division16A KENT RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division16A KENT RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
May 2026
- Three (3) double storey detached dwellings in terrace arrangement with associated fencing and tree damaging activity of a significant (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon) tree5 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
- Warehouse with associated office, car park and landscaping16 MARLOW RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
April 2026
- Retrospective application: Conversion of existing verandah into kitchen and existing garage/shed into ancillary accomodation42 FARNHAM RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
- Amended existing DA (ID 25002036) Change of cladding from brick to James Hardie Vertical (Colour to match existing dwelling). Fyre Chek added between house and carport roof spaces45 FARNHAM RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
- Remove internal load bearing wall. Install new beam.UNIT 1 50 CHATHAM RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
February 2026
- Warehouse and office36 SURREY RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 211/360/2017 'Change of use to doggy daycare centre' - Amend Condition 2 to increase the capacity of the facility to care for 100 dogs16 CROYDON RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- Removal of Significant tree (Corymbia maculata)5 SURREY RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Four (4) two storey group dwellings, removal of significant (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) tree and combined fencing / retaining walls exceeding 2.1m in height5 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
November 2025
- 1 into 4 Community Title Division5 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
October 2025
- Outbuilding at the rear of the dwelling19 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- Alterations and a single storey dwelling additionUNIT 1 12 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
September 2025
- Five (5) two-storey group dwellings with associated fencing, retaining walls, earthworks, common driveway and landscaping; and removal of two (2) Regulated trees (Schefflera actinophylla)33 SURREY RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
August 2025
- Two storey residential flat building containing four (4) dwellings with associated fencing, common driveway, landscaping and removal of a regulated (Aloidendron Barbera) tree and a regulated (Callistemon Citrinus) street tree15 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
July 2025
- Construction of a verandah and upgrade existing deck, installation of a signage and security fences & gates9 ANZAC HWY KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- Partial Office Fitout (Badge) Internal9 ANZAC HWY KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- Partial demolition of, and alterations to a Local Heritage Place, together with construction of a community centre, tree-damaging activity in the form of removal of one Regulated tree, and associated loading and unloading areas and landscaping.41 SURREY RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Significant Willow Myrtle Tree19 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 3 50 CHATHAM RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of four (4) warehouses with associated car parking and landscapingUNIT 1 443 -445 SOUTH RD KESWICK SA 5035;UNIT 2 443 -445 SOUTH RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
April 2025
- Office fitout to Level 61 ANZAC HWY KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- Land division - Torrens - 1 into 2 allotments; and removal of two (2) Regulated trees (Acacia vestita and Jacaranda mimosifolia)16 CHATHAM RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
March 2025
- Outbuilding (garage and storage)25 KENT RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
February 2025
- Dwelling Addition/alteration to the rear of the Local Heritage Place along with a carport and an alfresco45 FARNHAM RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
January 2025
- variation to planning consent 24026775 - expanding the 'shop' use and associated gross leasable floor area by way of enclosing a portion of the outdoor dining area through additional built form48 EVERARD AV KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
2024· 16 proposals
November 2024
- Verandahs16 CHATHAM RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
October 2024
- Side FenceUNIT 1 12 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- Variation to Development Authorisation 24013006 to vary conditions 2 and 4 and delete condition 3UNIT 3 60 -66 RICHMOND RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
September 2024
- A two-storey residential flat building comprising two dwellings and a two-storey detached dwelling and fencing16A KENT RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- Construction of shipping container for the use of a shop (takeaway) and associated verandah in front of existing dwelling10 CROYDON RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
- Change of use of rear portion of building from dwelling to shop and expansion of shop (restaurant) use, and construction of outbuilding, fence and alterations to existing building48 EVERARD AV KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
August 2024
- Outbuilding (garage)6-8 MARLOW RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
- One (1) two-storey detached dwelling, a residential flat building containing two (2) two-storey dwellings, boundary fencing with a combined retaining wall / fence height of 2.1m and removal of one (1) significant tree - Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush)6 CHATHAM RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
June 2024
- Cut large void in the boundary walls and installation of fire shutters100 RICHMOND RD KESWICK SA 5035;104 RICHMOND RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
- Four storey mixed use building comprising consulting room and office land uses, a rooftop terrace, ground and basement car parking, and associated landscaping12-22 RICHMOND RD KESWICK SA 5035Under Assessment
- Internally illuminated LED sign to eastern facade of building94 RICHMOND RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
May 2024
- Change in use from warehouse to indoor recreation centre (taekwondo studio) with associated internal building alterations60 RICHMOND RD KESWICK SA 5035;UNIT 17 60-66 RICHMOND RD KESWICK SA 5035;UNIT 3 60-66 RICHMOND RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
April 2024
- VerandahUNIT 2 18 KENT RD KESWICK SA 5035Decision Made
2023· 14 proposals
14 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 10 proposals
10 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 10 proposals
10 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
25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Stop 1A Richmond Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 2 Anzac Highway - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 2 Richmond Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 2A Everard Avenue - North sideBus stop
- Stop 2A Richmond Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 3 Everard Avenue - North sideBus stop
- Stop 3 Richmond Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 3A Everard Avenue - 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
6 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
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
- 33.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #222 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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- 1 into 2 Community Title Land Divisionplanning16A KENT RD KESWICK SA 5035Lodged 23 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Divisionplanning16A KENT RD KESWICK SA 5035Lodged 23 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 1 into 4 Community Title Divisionplanning5 ASHFORD RD KESWICK SA 5035Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
- A two-storey residential flat building comprising two dwellings and a two-storey detached dwelling and fencingplanning16A KENT RD KESWICK SA 5035Lodged 30 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- 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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