SA · Charles Sturt Council
Kidman Park, SA, 5025
Current weather
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Desirability index
#92 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kidman Park is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 3,874 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 106 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 27.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $670 (flats $590, houses $688), median house prices near $1,217,500 (up 18% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, 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. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,874
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,637
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 61 of 1,589
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,869
- Employment rate
- 56.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 100 / 210 / 75
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)
- $590
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $687.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $670
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,217,500
- Median price change
- +18.2%
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)
- 106
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 78
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 138 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 45
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception10
- Other Property Damage And Environmental24
- Other Theft11
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Theft From Motor Vehicle12
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
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,053
- Barbara Kiker Memorial Kindergarten14 Sydney AvenuePreschools
- Disability Unit Kidman Park13 Dean AvenueSpecialist Facilities
- Kidman Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1053
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
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 19 Valetta Rd - North side
- Stop 20 Grange Rd - South side
- Stop 21 Grange Rd - South side
- Stop 21 Valetta Rd - North side
- Stop 22 Valetta Rd - North 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
- Miscellaneous WorksFindon Road, Beltana St29 Jan 2026 – 09 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.
394 planning-related records
2026· 63 proposals
June 2026
- Community title division one allotment into two and construction of common driveway, associated stormwater infrastructure and carpark.350 GRANGE RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two (2), Two Storey Detached Dwellings29 KIDMAN AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling54 FROGMORE RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated Washingtonia filifera from the rear of the property.12 FROGMORE RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Removal of Regulated tree from the front of the property.7 VALETTA RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling54 SANCTUARY AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling62 SANCTUARY AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling.64 SANCTUARY AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
May 2026
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 442)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 443)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 444)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 445)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 446)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 447)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 448)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 449)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 450)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey dwelling (Future Lot 451)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Tree - Corymbia citrodora (Lemon-scented Gum)7 WALTER ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Decision Made
- Freestanding sign advertising billboard) erected south of the existing sign along Findon Road (south of future Corrella Place) opposite Tedder Reserve for a temporary time period associated with St James land developmentLOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Decision Made
- A brick fence to a height of 2.1 metres located along portion of the eastern boundaries of allotments fronting Findon Road adjacent Stage 4 of the land division (abutting Future Lots 418, 420 to 430, 462, 410, 460 and 401)LOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Upper level addition to existing dwelling14 CARLO ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling14 STEWART ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two1 LAURIE ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Decision Made
- Inground swimming pool & associated safety fence52 SANCTUARY AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling4 STEWART ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling4 STEWART ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
April 2026
- Change in land use (Level 2) to animal keeping (cat accommodation) and building alterations1 ADELE AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025;318A FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Three two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement32 WALTER ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling52 SANCTUARY AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling58 SANCTUARY AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Three Shade Sails2 FRANCIS ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Verandah5 STOKES CR KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Decision Made
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling.15 JESSUP ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling with enclosed associated swimming pool and safety features in an outbuilding to the rear.2 BROOK CT KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Variation to 22005133 to amend the soft landscaping and include decking to the rear4 MILLER ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
March 2026
- Two, Single Storey detached dwelling1 LAURIE ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling6 NERIDA CT KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Decision Made
- two storey detached dwelling35 HOSKIN AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the western side of the existing dwelling38 VALETTA RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Under Assessment
2025· 124 proposals
124 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 54 proposals
54 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 54 proposals
54 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 54 proposals
54 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 45 proposals
45 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
57 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (6)
- Bench (11)
- Stop 18 Findon Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Valetta Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Valetta Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Grange Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Valetta Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Valetta Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Grange Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 21 Valetta Road - 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
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
- 71.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #92 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
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- A brick fence to a height of 2.1 metres located along portion of the eastern boundaries of allotments fronting Findon Road adjacent Stage 4 of the land division (abutting Future Lots 418, 420 to 430, 462, 410, 460 and 401)planningLOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the western side of the existing dwellingplanning38 VALETTA RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Change in land use (Level 2) to animal keeping (cat accommodation) and building alterationsplanning1 ADELE AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025;318A FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Community title division one allotment into two and construction of common driveway, associated stormwater infrastructure and carpark.planning350 GRANGE RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 30 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Freestanding sign advertising billboard) erected south of the existing sign along Findon Road (south of future Corrella Place) opposite Tedder Reserve for a temporary time period associated with St James land developmentplanningLOT 1300 FINDON RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 25 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Inground swimming pool & associated safety fenceplanning52 SANCTUARY AV KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 05 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated tree from the front of the property.planning7 VALETTA RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 12 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Tree - Corymbia citrodora (Lemon-scented Gum)planning7 WALTER ST KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 26 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Removal of regulated Washingtonia filifera from the rear of the property.planning12 FROGMORE RD KIDMAN PARK SA 5025Lodged 18 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
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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