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SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council

Largs North, SA, 5016

Current weather

12.6°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.8° / 11.8° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

48/100

#172 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Largs North is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 4,005 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 149 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 37.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $460, houses $650), median house prices near $946,000 (up 12% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
4,005
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,614
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
92 of 1,713
Median monthly mortgage
$1,705
Employment rate
60.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
124 / 143 / 164

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)
$460
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
30
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$946,000
Median price change
+12.3%

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)
149
Against the person
47
Against property
102
Rate per 1,000 residents
37.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 85 residents
State safety percentile
53th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
69
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault9
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental28
  • Other Theft31
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury24
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle24

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
1
  • Largs North Kindergarten21 Kybunga TerracePreschools

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Public transport

25 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Draper Railway Station
  • Largs North Railway Station
  • Largs North Railway Station
  • Stop 50 Carnarvon Tce - North West side
  • Stop 52 Victoria Rd - West side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

323 planning-related records

2026· 30 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Removal of regulated street tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) in verge
    1 -25 GEORGE ROBERTSON DR LARGS NORTH SA 5016Under Assessment
  • Carport attached to side of house (attached to fascia to near fence/boundary on southern side). Stratco Sanctuary carport
    9 NIKOLA RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Under Assessment
  • Removal of a regulated street tree (Melaleuca Nesophila)
    313 VICTORIA RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Remove Willow Acacia tree
    8 GALWAY TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Removal of a significant tree - Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia).
    12 CRITTEN AV LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Inclusion of internal mezzanine area to existing warehouse land use and associated building alterations - variation to DA 23015900
    24 SHIPWRIGHT RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    27 PERSIC ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Removal of a significant Willow Myrtle (Agonis flexuosa) from the Council verge adjacent 2 Warwick St, Largs North
    2 WARWICK ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Carport and verandah extension
    15 WARWICK ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Conventional one (1) into three (3) land division
    3 INNAMINKA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Community Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 3
    22 WYREEMA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Canopy
    22 SHIPWRIGHT RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    26 WANDILLA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Under Assessment
  • Carport
    3 WARILDA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Verandah on side and rear boundary
    7 WOLLOWRA CR LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety barrier
    3 SWANSEA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety barriers
    2 DOVER TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Conventional land division creating 2 allotments from 1
    610 MILITARY RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Remove regulated street tree - Melaleuca armilaris
    25 WILLOCHRA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Variation of Development Application 25024654 to include a freestanding structure (shipping container) to accommodate switchboards
    LOT 106 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;UNIT 1-2 LOT 10 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool and safety barriers
    24 SEAFIELD ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fencing
    2 DOVER TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 25032703 - Partially enclosed canopy to replace existing
    298 -300 VICTORIA RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016;LOT 12 WILLOCHRA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Internal building alterations
    14 SWANSEA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Carport
    13 KYBUNGA TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Conventional land division creating two allotments from one in line with land use DA 25036061
    45 LAMORNA TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Colorbond fence on north-western boundary
    1 -5 CARNARVON TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Community title land division: 2 allotments from 1
    1 RUPARA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Ground floor building alterations and upper storey dwelling addition
    12 PERSIC ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Under Assessment
  • Remove regulated street Tree - Banksia Integrafolia
    11 MAGAREY ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
2025· 70 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Flat roof carport & gable roof verandah
    21 SWANSEA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, internal building alterations, and construction of two storey dwelling addition, carport and verandah
    10 PERSIC ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Swimming pool & safety fences
    23 BRENDA TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling and carport to existing dwelling
    45 LAMORNA TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 2 INNAMINKA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Construction of two, two storey detached dwellings with retaining walls and fencing
    610 MILITARY RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • New two storey dwelling
    1 RUPARA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Carport
    6 DOVER TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls with fencing on top
    24 SEAFIELD ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
  • Outbuilding at rear of allotment
    10 BRENDA TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
2024· 60 proposals

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

2023· 43 proposals

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

2022· 59 proposals

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

2021· 54 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (17)
  • Stop 49 Carnarvon Terrace - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 49 Carnarvon Terrace - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 49 Military Road - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 49 Military Road - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 50 Carnarvon Terrace - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 50 Carnarvon Terrace - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 50 Military Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 50 Military Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 51 Carnarvon Terrace - North 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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

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
48.0/100
Cohort rank
#172 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

  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Canopyplanning22 SHIPWRIGHT RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning3 WARILDA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning13 KYBUNGA TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning6 DOVER TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport and verandah extensionplanning15 WARWICK ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 27 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carport attached to side of house (attached to fascia to near fence/boundary on southern side). Stratco Sanctuary carportplanning9 NIKOLA RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 26 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Colorbond fence on north-western boundaryplanning1 -5 CARNARVON TCE LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 09 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Community Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 3planning22 WYREEMA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Community title land division: 2 allotments from 1planning1 RUPARA ST LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 09 Feb 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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