SA · Campbelltown (SA) Council
Magill, 5072
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Updated
Desirability score
- Top transport
- Heritage
- Families
- Cafés
- Green space
Suburb profile
Magill is a practical established suburb in Campbelltown (SA), well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by transport and access and growth momentum, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 9,693
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,616
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 297 of 4,151
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 59.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 195 / 764 / 413
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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)
- $500
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $680
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $615
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 105
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,490,000
- Median price change
- +14.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 256
- Against the person
- 53
- Against property
- 203
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 183 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 63
- Increase (daily rate)
- +11.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental55
- Other Theft36
- Sct - Residence25
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury24
- Theft From Motor Vehicle21
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4 (3 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,104.5
- Instrumental Music Magill SchoolAdelaide StreetSupport Services
- Magill Kindergarten26 Edward StreetPreschools
- Magill SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1119
- Norwood International High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1090
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
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
40 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 19C Penfold Rd - East side
- Stop 21 Moules Rd - South side
- Stop 21 St Bernards Rd - East side
- Stop 22 Moules Rd - South side
- Stop 23 Moules Rd - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Traffic Signal MaintenanceGlen Stuart Road, Moules Rd15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Traffic Signal MaintenanceMoules Road, Derwent Av15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerMagill Road, Briant Rd09 Jun 2026 – 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.
714 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Changes to Operating Hours of Shop - Monday to Sunday from 7am to 10.30pm483 -489 THE PARADE MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- verandah34B GLADSTONE AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Construction of a new front boundary fence including electric gate.6 PATOLA ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Verandah to rear of dwelling31E BRICKNELL ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling additions with a gable boundary wall with a maximum heigh of 4.8 metres located on the southern side boundary, swimming pool and outbuilding (pool equipment shed)16 BLANCHE AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier11 GILES ST MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Removal of Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara) tree16 BLANCHE AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- To remove a regulated Eucalyptus spathulata (Swamp Mallet) street tree21 FREDERICK ST MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated Lilli Pilly tree6 LORNE AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated Prunus cerasifera to allow installation of a new fence.UNIT 1-6 6 -8 OLIVE CT MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Removal of significant Cypress tree in front yard13 DERWENT AV MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Removal of two (2) regulated trees - Acacia Pendula (Weeping Myall) and Eucalyptus Leucoxylon (SA Blue Gum)522 MAGILL RD MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Allotment Land Division16 PEPPER ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
May 2026
- Two (2) double storey dwellings including associated demolition, retaining walls, fencing and tree damaging activity16 PEPPER ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Retaining wall and fencing9 ARMSON AV MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 2303385633 VINE ST MAGILL SA 5072;35 VINE ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Two double storey detached dwellings with associated landscaping, earthworks, retining walls and fencing with a total combined height of 2.9 metres.25 BUNDEY ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Single Storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool, retaining walls and fencing with a total combined height of 2.25 metres.51 CENTRAL AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Concrete Swimming Pool9 ARMSON AV MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Dwelling additions bathroom, kitchen, entry lobby and walk in robe with masonry rear fence76 SHAKESPEARE AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling additions, and swimming pool1 BONYTHON AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Domestic Verandah2 MURRAY AV MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- street facing verandah2 MURRAY AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
April 2026
- Ancillary accommodation building including garage and additional separate outbuilding (garage)533 THE PARADE MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Change of Use to Cafe (Shop) with Signage and internal fit-out469 -475 THE PARADE MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Land division - 2 into 2 Torrens Title allotments - boundary realignmentUNIT 1-6 6 -8 OLIVE CT MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Verandah and Deck4B BALMORAL AV MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- To effect a change in land use from a workshop to a consulting room and personal services establishment, together with minor building modifications, external cladding and associated car parking and landscaping655 MAGILL RD MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) regulated tree - Allocasuarina verticillata (drooping sheoak)LOT 42 TYLER ST MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Dwelling additions (single storey)102A REID AV MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)47 EDWARD ST MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Torrens Title allotments65 ST BERNARDS RD MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- removal of significant palm tree at the rear4 FISHER ST MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Two double storey detached dwellings with associated landscaping, earthworks, retaining walls and fencing with a total height of 2.62 metres and the removal of one regulated (spotted gum) and one significant (spotted gum) tree.95 ARTHUR ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
March 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)16 ROMALO AV MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) forward of dwellingLOT 1 TYLER ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Single-storey detached dwelling, and associated retaining walls and fencing40 ADELAIDE ST MAGILL SA 5072Under Assessment
- Retrenchment pruning, of Eucalyptus camaldulensis located along private driveway off Murry Avenue.2 MURRAY AV MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- enclose the existing alfresco with aluminium sliding doors and windows2C LEONARD ST MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
- Termite damaged building - Repair of occupancy - Proposed "Like for Like"UNIT 7 4 MULBERRY CT MAGILL SA 5072Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
129 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Little PicassosArt
- Magill BakehouseBakery
- Rolling Pin Bakery Patisserie and Coffee BarBakery
- Bbq
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Stop 17 Magill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Magill Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17A The Parade - North sideBus stop
- Stop 17B The Parade - North sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Ramsay Day Clinic Kahlyn40 Briant RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
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)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
46 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Magill Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 56.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1088th in Australia
- State rank
- 58th in SA
- Peer rank
- #18 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #47 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime55
- Other Theftcrime36
- Sct - Residencecrime25
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime24
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime21
- Magill Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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