SA · Onkaparinga Council
Maslin Beach, SA, 5170
Current weather
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82% humidity · 36.1 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.9° today · 28.4 mm rain
Desirability index
#31 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Maslin Beach is a small locality in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 1,213 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 20 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $800 (flats $450, houses $810), median house prices near $900,000 (up 10% recently), 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 2 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
- 1,213
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,380
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 66 of 557
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,320
- Employment rate
- 59.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 33 / 0 / 13
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)
- $450
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $810
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $900,000
- Median price change
- +9.8%
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)
- 20
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 135 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 94 Commercial Rd - East side
- Stop 95 Old Coach Rd - East side
- Stop 96 Gulf Pde - North side
- Stop 96 Old Coach Rd - East side
- Stop 97 Gulf Pde - West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- HaulingMaslin Beach Road, Gulf Pde16 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Traffic ManagementTatachilla Road, Maslin Beach Ramp From Adelaide24 Jun 2026 – 08 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.
203 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- 3 x detached two-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangementLOT 205 GULF PDE MASLIN BEACH SA 5170;LOT 206 GULF PDE MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division (one into two)18A BEACHWAY AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
May 2026
- Torrens title land division (two into five) as per built form DA 260014914 MARTIN AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Land division-boundary realignment 2 allotment into 25 SUNNYSIDE AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170;7 SUNNYSIDE AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and building alteration and addition, including new laundry.18A BEACHWAY AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Enclosing the carport and converting the undercover parking space into a studio (restrospective)27A SEYMOUR AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
April 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining wall26 MASLIN CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling and associated retaining walls with a maximum height of 1.3m14 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of an upper storey addition with under croft garage and tree damaging activity2 VERNON CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Outbuilding shed20 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Pergola20 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwellingLOT 13 MARTIN AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
February 2026
- Verandah30 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Five (5) x two storey dwellings with associated fencing and retaining and removal of 2 x regulated trees.4 MARTIN AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- outbuilding102 THOMAS RD MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Upper level dwelling addition and building alteration with associated carport, verandah, decking, spa pool and new masonry fencing of height 2.2m35 SEABREEZE CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Verandah39 BEACHWAY AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- verandah4 SIESTA CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Construct entry fence and gate featureLOT 10 OLEANDER RD MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- carport forward, retaining walls with a maximum height of 1.6m, front verandah, swimming pool with safety barrier, rear verandah extension and decking4 SURF CT MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
2025· 45 proposals
December 2025
- Above ground swimming pool with safety barrier15 SUNNYSIDE AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- VerandahLOT 21 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Retaining wall and earthworks72 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
November 2025
- Detached dwellingLOT 41 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwellingLOT 43 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Horse keeping - increase in number of horses on property to maximum of 12LOT 5 OLEANDER RD MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached DwellingLOT 37 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Inground swimming pool with safety barriers Outbuilding (shed) Retaining wall27 MASLIN CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, building alteration and Outbuilding (Retrospective)2A SEABREEZE CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety fence18 SEABREEZE CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding shed2 SUNNYSIDE AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah14A SEABREEZE CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 20 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling, double garage on boundary, front porch and rear alfresco.15A BAYVISTA AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining and, fencingLOT 46 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
August 2025
- Swimming pool and safety fence4 SIESTA CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Retrospective approval for Timber Deck10 BROADBEACH DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Dwelling additions33 SEABREEZE CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- carport6 SCENIC DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated Tree.39 MASLIN CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Decision Made
2024· 41 proposals
41 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 29 proposals
29 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
19 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 94 Commercial Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 94A Gulf Parade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 94A Gulf Parade - West sideBus stop
- Stop 95 Gulf Parade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 95 Gulf Parade - North sideBus stop
- Stop 95 Old Coach Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 95 Old Coach Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 96 Gulf Parade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 96 Gulf Parade - North sideBus stop
- Stop 96 Old Coach Road - 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)
- 4/10
- 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
5 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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 79.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Coastal & beach 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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- 3 x detached two-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangementplanningLOT 205 GULF PDE MASLIN BEACH SA 5170;LOT 206 GULF PDE MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Lodged 15 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Above ground swimming pool with safety barrierplanning15 SUNNYSIDE AV MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Construct entry fence and gate featureplanningLOT 10 OLEANDER RD MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Lodged 07 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of an upper storey addition with under croft garage and tree damaging activityplanning2 VERNON CR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Detached dwellingplanningLOT 41 SUNSET DR MASLIN BEACH SA 5170Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · 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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