SA · Burnside Council
Mount Osmond, SA, 5064
Current weather
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97% humidity · 23.8 km/h wind · 10.8° / 8° today · 24.1 mm rain
Desirability index
89.9/100
How this score is calculated#31 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mount Osmond is a small locality in the Burnside area, home to around 464 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 15.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $990, median house prices near $2,100,000 (up 55% recently), limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,777
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 162
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,599
- Employment rate
- 61.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $990
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,100,000
- Median price change
- +54.8%
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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 232 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- 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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 South Eastern Fwy - North West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
57 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of six (6) material bays to store and house sand, stone and bark chips60 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
May 2026
- Variation to DA 23012622 (Tourist Accommodation comprising two (2) retreats with associated earthworks, retaining walls and a water tank) to relocate the rainwater tank with associated retaining walls and earthworks25 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage) and associated verandah97 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
April 2026
- Free standing concrete Pillars3 BIRKDALE CR MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Dwelling addition15 ST ANDREWS AV MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Carport and verandah10 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
March 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including addition of mudroom, internal alterations, and conversion of existing garage to bedrooms; front verandah; carport; deck; swimming pool and associated pool equipment and safety barriers45 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations - Converting a portion of the existing double garage into a habitable space23 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
November 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, outbuilding (garage), swimming pool with safety barriers, decking, fencing and associated earthworks9 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including addition to upper level and replacement of existing roof34 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling (replacement of existing dwelling), swimming pool and safety barrier, underground rainwater tank and associated earthworks, retaining walls and landscaping25 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 23033496 - Dwelling form and layout, design, reduction to retaining through introduced fill, driveway gradients and water tank location41 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
August 2025
- Verandahs81 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
June 2025
- Carport and Garage6 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Two (2) verandahs81 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
March 2025
- Verandah, Deck and Building Alterations (Windows and new cladding)47 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
January 2025
- Proposed split level dwelling with undecroft garage, and associated earthworks4 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
- Replacement of retaining walls and tennis court fencing34 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Outbuilding, and two (2) verandahs70 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Replacement fencing61 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including balcony and extension of existing roof above24 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
September 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolition87 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
June 2024
- Verandah68 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
May 2024
- Verandah & Deck9 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah structures x 234 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Balcony and verandah25 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
September 2023
- Dwelling addition containing partial outdoor entertaining area, internal building works and partial demolition3 STYMIE PL MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
August 2023
- Deck11 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
July 2023
- Tourist Accommodation comprising two (2) retreats with associated earthworks, retaining walls and a water tank25 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
May 2023
- Replacement retaining wall11 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
April 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)24 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
February 2023
- Dwelling additions including internal building works, partial demolition, decking, swimming pool and associated earthworks15 OCEANVIEW CR MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
January 2023
- Elevated tennis court with associated fencing, earthworks, retaining walls and landscaping15 ST ANDREWS AV MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
2022· 12 proposals
November 2022
- Boundary Realignment (2:2) to correct encroachments39 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064;41 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah17 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
October 2022
- Outbuilding3 BIRKDALE CR MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
September 2022
- Shed28 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah and associated earthworks with retaining wall70 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
July 2022
- Fence27 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Decision Made
June 2022
- Side boundary retaining wall and fencing68 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Under Assessment
2021· 12 proposals
12 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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- All Pet's Boarding KennelAnimal Boarding
- Stop 16 Adelaide Crafers Highway - North West sideBus stop
- The Halfway Hut @ MOGCCafe
- Mount Osmond Golf ClubSports centre
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
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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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 89.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Metro Adelaide 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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- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolitionplanning87 MOUNT OSMOND RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Lodged 04 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including balcony and extension of existing roof aboveplanning24 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Lodged 09 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including addition of mudroom, internal alterations, and conversion of existing garage to bedrooms; front verandah; carport; deck; swimming pool and associated pool equipment and safety barriersplanning45 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Lodged 25 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including addition to upper level and replacement of existing roofplanning34 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Lodged 04 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, outbuilding (garage), swimming pool with safety barriers, decking, fencing and associated earthworksplanning9 SEAVIEW RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
- Balcony and verandahplanning25 GLENEAGLES RD MOUNT OSMOND SA 5064Lodged 24 Nov 2023 · 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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