SA · Mitcham Council
Leawood Gardens, SA, 5150
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Suburb snapshot
Leawood Gardens is a small locality in the Mitcham area, home to around 57 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 122.8 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 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
- 57
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,666
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 22
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 56.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 122.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 28 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Threatening Behaviour1
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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 South Eastern Fwy - South East 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
- ConstructionHeysen Tunnel, Mount Barker Rd16 Jun 2026 – 16 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.
10 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
January 2026
- Front fencing150 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Decision Made
2025· 1 proposal
September 2025
- Partially elevated detached dwelling with associated earthworks, retaining walls and deck8 EAGLE RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)150 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Under Assessment
October 2024
- Two storey detached dwelling (split level) and associated carport, outbuilding and earthworks.LOT 2 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Under Assessment
September 2024
- Variation of Development Application 21026253LOT 46 EAGLE RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Decision Made
- Removal of significant Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum)130 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Dwelling Alterations and Addition, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence and Associated Earthworks171 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Under Assessment
May 2022
- Outbuilding (shed) and earthworks79 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Decision Made
January 2022
- Change of use from vacant land to residential for single storey detached dwelling including verandah, deck, water tanks and swimming pool150 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
October 2021
- Construction of a new dwelling including rainwater tank (above ground), screen fencing, septic tank and earthworks.LOT 46 EAGLE RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 16 Adelaide Crafers Highway - South East 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Change of use from vacant land to residential for single storey detached dwelling including verandah, deck, water tanks and swimming poolplanning150 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 24 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a new dwelling including rainwater tank (above ground), screen fencing, septic tank and earthworks.planningLOT 46 EAGLE RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 13 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Dwelling Alterations and Addition, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence and Associated Earthworksplanning171 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 27 Sep 2022 · Under Assessment
- Front fencingplanning150 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)planning150 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 19 Nov 2024 · Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) and earthworksplanning79 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 20 May 2022 · Decision Made
- Partially elevated detached dwelling with associated earthworks, retaining walls and deckplanning8 EAGLE RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 11 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Removal of significant Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum)planning130 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 11 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling (split level) and associated carport, outbuilding and earthworks.planningLOT 2 MOUNT BARKER RD LEAWOOD GARDENS SA 5150Lodged 25 Oct 2024 · 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