Median house price
$1.53M
+34% change
SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
Maylands, 5069
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,588
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.2%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,832/wk
Employment rate
62.9%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,530,000
Languages at home
20.8%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Maylands is a practical smaller community in Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Desirability lands around average here: softer safety weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Maylands snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $660 · Units $535
Population (ERP)
1,588
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#84
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
59th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
87th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 45.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 40% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2825th in Australia
- State rank
- 278th in SA
- Peer rank
- #84 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #210 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $535
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $660
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,530,000
- Median price change
- +33.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,588(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +5.2% over 5 years · 84th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +5.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +23
- Change in 5 years
- +78
- Growth rank in SA
- 84th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,650), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,508
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,832
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 37 of 687
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 62.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 425 / 191 / 30 (+ 4 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 67
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 40
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 48
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Residence6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,112.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 87th
School list
- Trinity Gardens SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1103 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 695 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1092 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 494 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- East Adelaide SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 495 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 361 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mary MacKillop CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 291 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 192 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Pembroke SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1171 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,672 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Peter's CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 1,585 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Loreto CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 717 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Marryatville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 506 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 7 Magill Rd - North side
- Stop 8 Magill Rd - North side
- Stop 8A Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 9 Portrush Rd / Clifton St - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 8/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.66
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.33
Food & drink(1)
- Maylands HotelPub
67 Phillis Street, Maylands
Health & services(1)
- Maylands Medical ClinicClinic
171
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Maurie Clayton ReservePark
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(6)
- Bench
- FlourishGift
171 Magill Road
- Parking (14)
- Maylands Church of ChristPlace of worship
157-159 Portrush Road
- Public toilets
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Maylands Church of Christ
157-159 Portrush Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Norwood Day Surgery (0.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 34
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 25 proposals
August 2026
- shop fitout and the display of advertisements163 -165 MAGILL RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
July 2026
- Ancillary accommodation and attached verandah2 ADELAIDE ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Construction of ten (10) single-storey detached dwellings, eight (8) single-storey group dwellings, three (3) two-storey residential flat buildings (each containing two dwellings), four (4) garages and associated retaining walls and fencing and common driveway, together with Community Title land division in two (2) stages: - Stage 1: Division creating 21 allotments (1 into 21) - Stage 2: Community Strata Division over Lots 11, 12 and 21 into 6 community strata lots (3 into 6)LOT 104 PORTRUSH RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of Local Heritage Place and the construction of a dwelling addition, two-storey ancillary accommodation and tree damaging activity44 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 25010158 (which constituted two-storey detached dwelling and masonry and metal batten front fence), to now convert separate garage and carport spaces into a combined carport and other design changesLOT 131 PHILLIS ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Retrospective and proposed structural underpinning of an existing single-storey dwelling - perimeter and internal underpins to address footing movement on reactive clay soils, in accordance with engineering drawings and reports. Part retrospective (underpins installed) and part to be completed (remaining external underpins).41 AUGUSTA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
June 2026
- Business identification signage including relocation of illuminated under-canopy signage box163 -165 MAGILL RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- verandah16 CLIFTON ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Extension of existing office and associated masonry fencing219 MAGILL RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
May 2026
- dwelling addition (bathroom)2 VICTOR ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division (1-into-4)56 -58 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (1-into-2)56 -58 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- removal of a regulated tree38 AUGUSTA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
April 2026
- Removal of one (1) significant tree and one (1) regulated tree (both Council street trees)72 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Two (2) x Louvre verandahsUNIT 2 10 -12 PHILLIS ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- construction of new residential dwelling, ancillary building, swimming pool & spa16 AUGUSTA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Partial Demolition219 MAGILL RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 25025823 comprising a change to the siting, footprint of the addition (including an increase in boundary wall length and height), roofing changes, and the relocation of the swimming pool and deck1 PARSONS ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division creating two (2) additional allotments - 2 into 4 - together with common property42 -48 PHILLIS ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
March 2026
- Additions and alterations to existing semi-detached dwelling, with associated shed, deck and removal of a regulated tree (Eucalyptus cladocalyx - sugar gum)38 AUGUSTA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Internal Alterations To Existing Dwelling comprising New En -Suite Bathroom, Kitchen and Study28 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Dwelling addition64 PHILLIS ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 24028580 to increase the rear setback of the outbuilding to 3.4m and the construction of a lean-to addition169 PORTRUSH RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
February 2026
- Removal of one (1) significant tree (Eucalyptus cladocalyx)40 ADELAIDE ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
January 2026
- removal of a regulated Corymbia ficifolia tree145 PORTRUSH RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of four (4) single-storey group dwellings, and a single-storey dwelling addition56 -58 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Privacy screen (retrospective)18 BENNETT ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
November 2025
- two outbuildings, comprising a garage and a studio and fencing to 2.4m high12 BENNETT ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Louvered Verandah20A AUGUSTA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Expansion of indoor recreation facility (fitness centre) into the ground floor of the building with associated internal fit-out and variation to development authorisation 22036640 comprising the following: - Change to condition to increase the hours of operation. - Removal of condition 3 relating to the fitness centre timetable scheduling. - Alteration to condition 4 to revise noise management.227 MAGILL RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, single storey dwelling additions, carport and front fence30 AUGUSTA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, including removal of later additions and ancillary structures56 -58 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
October 2025
- Removal of a regulated tree (Liquidamber)48 AUGUSTA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling addition including partial demolition of existing dwelling, together with a swimming pool and deck1 PARSONS ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
September 2025
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier2 ADELAIDE ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
July 2025
- Verandah70 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations, including demolition of internal walls and a chimneyUNIT 1 42 LAURA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
June 2025
- Two-storey detached dwelling and masonry and metal batten front fenceLOT 131 PHILLIS ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
April 2025
- Replacement verandah6 FORD ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
March 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling, garage and associated fencing and retaining walls16 AUGUSTA ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety fence61 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Dwelling alteration & additions with verandah and deck, (including partial demolition,) demolition of ancillary structures, construction of outbuilding (garage) with attached rear verandah, swimming pool with associated safety features and new front gates90 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Under Assessment
February 2025
- Construction of (and change of use to) consulting rooms, with associated carparking, landscaping and fencing197 MAGILL RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division creating three (3) additional allotments and common property, the construction of four (4), two-storey group dwellings with common driveway and landscaping, and the removal of one (1) regulated tree and one (1) significant tree187 PORTRUSH RD MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision Made
- Masonry boundary fence11 FREDERICK ST MAYLANDS SA 5069Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
148 heritage places
- Dwelling50 Frederick Street MAYLANDSContributory item
- External form, fabric and detail, including façade, external walling and roof, that contribute to the buildings identity as an example of an Interwar Bungalow with Federation Arts & Crafts elements.11 Augusta Street MAYLANDSLocal heritage
- Attached Shop173 Magill Road MAYLANDSLocal heritage
- Attached Shop175 Magill Road MAYLANDSLocal heritage
- Attached Shops167-169 Magill Road MAYLANDSLocal heritage
- Dwelling66 Frederick Street MAYLANDSContributory item
- Dwelling6 Mayfair Street MAYLANDSLocal heritage
- Dwelling42 Laura Street MAYLANDSContributory item
- Dwelling14 Augusta Street MAYLANDSContributory item
- Dwelling8 Frederick Street MAYLANDSContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
8.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MaylandsLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)0.1 km away
- Trinity GardensLabor 65.8% · Coalition 34.2% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Norwood WestLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- NorwoodLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- St Peters EastLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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