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SA · Unley Council

Millswood, SA, 5034

Current weather

11.8°CDense drizzle

85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.7° today · 33.2 mm rain

Desirability index

85.2/100

#32 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Millswood is a smaller suburban community in the Unley area, home to around 2,173 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 54 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $480 (flats $480, houses $266), median house prices near $1,940,000 (down 8% recently), 8 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
2,173
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,836
Dwelling vacancy
5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
41 of 828
Median monthly mortgage
$2,253
Employment rate
62.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
36 / 44 / 38

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)
$480
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$266
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$480
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,940,000
Median price change
-7.6%

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)
54
Against the person
6
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
24.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 362 residents
State safety percentile
35.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
35
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental7
  • Other Theft11
  • Sct - Residence8
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle9

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

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Millswood Railway Station
  • Millswood Railway Station
  • Stop 6 Goodwood Rd - East side
  • Stop 6 Goodwood Rd - West side
  • Stop 9 East Ave - East side

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Planning & development

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

249 planning-related records

2026· 21 proposals

  • June 2026

  • ground level retained as existing with new upper level extension
    19 CLIFTON ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Change of use from office to consulting rooms & associated building alterations
    169 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034;171 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034;173 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Demolition of shed, and construction of an outbuilding (shed) and inground swimming pool with pool pump enclosure
    17 LYNTON AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing indoor recreation centre (Millswood Bowling Club), demolition of ancillary structures and construction of a building comprising outbuilding and verandah
    LOT 604 MILLSWOOD CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Construction of a carport, verandah, outbuilding, masonry boundary fencing (exceeding 1 metre) and an in-ground swimming pool with associated pool safety features
    12 WOOLDRIDGE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Demolition of existing carport and construction of new carport with roller door
    8 MILLSWOOD CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Demolition of a pergola and construction of a carport
    15 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Demolition of ancillary structures (sheds) and partial demolition of the existing dwelling, and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and building alterations, carport extension, verandah, outbuilding (shed), decks, and in-ground swimming pool and associated safety features.
    62 MITCHELL ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Carport and outbuilding
    31 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Alterations to the existing dwelling, including conversion of the garage to a habitable area (bedroom / bathroom)
    10 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of an outbuilding.
    24 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Addition to existing dwelling
    1 ARGYLE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Demolition of verandah and partial demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and verandah.
    10 ARUNDEL AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Construction of ancillary accommodation and a swimming pool with associated safety features
    28 FAIRFAX AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Variation of application 25024703 - Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including a two storey addition and partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and construction front and boundary fencing and a swimming pool and associated safety barriers and fencing - Variation to alter the front fence, increased boundary fence height and increase building footprint of gym and terrace resulting in boundary wall
    9 LANOR AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 25036952 - colour selections changes, carport length extended, and inclusion of front fence
    29 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Construct a front fence to a maximum height of 1.2 metres.
    2A ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah, besser block wall, and masonry fireplace
    24 LANOR AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding for the use as a shed
    18 ANDREW AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 25005086 - variation to roof form and floor plan
    1 HEATHCOTE CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • New tennis court fencing and lighting incorporating the expansion of existing tennis courts (southern expansion) and tree damaging activity.
    15 CHELMSFORD AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
2025· 41 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Ancillary accommodation for the use of studio/office
    11 CRANBROOK AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including an alfresco)
    69 MITCHELL ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Verandah, dwelling addition and building alterations
    28 FAIRFAX AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and single storey dwelling addition, verandah and carport.
    7 EAST AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and single storey dwelling addition and a verandah, carport and swimming pool
    29 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of two carports
    15 ANDREW AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Installation of State Heritage identifying Blue Plaque on front fence of units
    4 -6 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034;UNIT 1 4 -6 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Variation to application 24030819 to alter the front fence
    38 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Installation of roof and screening to existing steel structure (verandah)
    14 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Removal of a Significant Tree
    38 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including a two storey addition and partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and construction front and boundary fencing and a swimming pool and associated safety barriers and fencing.
    9 LANOR AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
  • Demolition of ancillary structures, internal alterations and the construction of an outbuilding for the use of a garage, ancillary accommodation, verandah and a masonry front fence.
    22 REGENT ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Concrete tiled pool with spa and glass fencing
    14 CHELMSFORD AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling and removal of ancillary structures, single storey dwelling alterations and additions and a masonry fence to 2 metres in height.
    2 WOOLDRIDGE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Internal alterations to an existing dwelling
    38 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Removal of two (2) regulated trees a Hymenosporum Flavum and Brachychiton Populneus
    9 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Construction of a freestanding verandah
    46 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Partial demolition including the removal of rear balcony, alterations to the rear facade and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and verandah
    1 WOOD ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
  • Removal of a significant tree - Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum)
    15 ANDREW AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
2024· 35 proposals

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

2023· 38 proposals

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

2022· 63 proposals

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

2021· 51 proposals

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

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Amenities

137 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Sugar & Spice CakesBakery
  • Bbq (5)
  • Bench (45)
  • Bicycle Parking (8)
  • Stop 10 East Avenue - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 6 Goodwood Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 6 Goodwood Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 8 East Avenue - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 9 East Avenue - East sideBus stop
  • TaborCollege

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.

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Heritage

121 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
3

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
85.2/100
Cohort rank
#32 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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