SA · West Torrens Council
Netley, SA, 5037
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Desirability index
#197 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Netley is a small locality in the West Torrens area, home to around 1,910 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 57 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 29.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $570, houses $650), median house prices near $1,270,000 (up 36% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,910
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,333
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 41 of 808
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 55.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 48 / 137 / 29
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)
- $570
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,270,000
- Median price change
- +35.8%
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)
- 57
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 49
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 239 residents
- State safety percentile
- 44th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception11
- Other Property Damage And Environmental5
- Other Theft16
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
- Theft From Shop3
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Netley KindergartenComet AvenuePreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Harvey Ave - South side
- Stop 11 Streeters Rd - East side
- Stop 8H Marion Rd - West side
- Stop 9 Marion Rd - West side
- Stop 9A Marion Rd - 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.
168 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land division14 SHELLEY AV NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition to the side and rear of an existing dwelling (enclosure of an existing Verandah (Retrospective development))8 LILAC PL NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
April 2026
- new attached timber flat verandah replacing old9 ANSETT AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Variation to DA 25001763 - to create an additional allotment (4 total)332 RICHMOND RD NETLEY SA 5037;334 RICHMOND RD NETLEY SA 5037;LOT 500 RICHMOND RD NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation272 MARION RD NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Fence and retaining wall8 HARVEY AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Two single-storey detached dwellings with associated fencing (exceeding 1m in height within 6m of the intersection).6 RAMSEY ST NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling.7 ANSETT AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 2)3 -5 HUDSON CT NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Removal of 1 x Significant Agonis Flexuosa8 LENMA ST NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
February 2026
- Strata Amendment11 HARVEY AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling and associated fencing34 HARRIS ST NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Verandah to replace existing verandah16 ELSIE ST NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Replace existing verandah12 LENMA ST NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Verandah and deck11 PEMBROKE AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
January 2026
- Three (3) Single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, removal of two (2) Regulated (Jacarinda mimosifolia) trees and associated fencing1 HOLT ST NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Verandah at the rear of Unit 3UNIT 3 6 HARRIS ST NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
2025· 30 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a building comprising three warehouses with ancillary ground level offices and mezzanine level storage, and associated car parking, fences, internally illuminated pylon sign, earthworks and landscapingLOT 1 RICHMOND RD NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with double garage.2 COMET AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
November 2025
- Variation of Development Application 25026050 - single-storey dwelling additions11 CARNEGIE CR NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & addition47 BARODA AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
October 2025
- verandah8 LILAC PL NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- 1-into-3 Torrens Title Land Division14 PEMBROKE AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
September 2025
- Removal of a Significant Date Palm Tree17 BARODA AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Raising section of roof to existing warehouse352 -356 RICHMOND RD NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated fencing and landscaping8 COMET AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Removal of a significant tree64 STREETERS RD NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing and retainingLOT 701 COLLETT AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - creating three (3) allotments from one (1) existing28 HARVEY AV NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Verandah6 PAPE CR NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
August 2025
- Single storey dwelling addition and garage11 CARNEGIE CR NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Flat stratco verandah rear of unit 373 HARRIS ST NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated landscaping14A RAMSEY ST NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding9 PLAYFORD AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Verandah5 PAPE CR NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- SHED & VERANDHA30 BEARE AV NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated safety features7 FLETCHER ST NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of two buildings comprising a total of nine (9) warehouses and associated offices together with associated non-illuminated signage, private access roads, car parking, landscaping, acoustic walls, fencing, retaining walls, earthworks, water tanks; and tree-damaging activity including removal of 52 Regulated trees and 24 Significant trees240 -246 MARION RD NETLEY SA 5037;282 -324 RICHMOND RD NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
May 2025
- Two single storey detached dwellings with associated fencing8 COMET AV NETLEY SA 5037Under Assessment
- Deck and tree damaging activity13 PAPE CR NETLEY SA 5037Decision Made
2024· 29 proposals
29 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· 35 proposals
35 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 25 proposals
25 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
18 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 10 Harvey Avenue - North sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Harvey Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 10A Harvey Avenue - North sideBus stop
- Stop 10A Harvey Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Streeters Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 11 Streeters Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 8G Marion Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 8H Marion Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 9 Harvey Avenue - South sideBus stop
- Stop 9 Marion Road - West 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 40.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #197 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
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land divisionplanning14 SHELLEY AV NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 09 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 1-into-3 Torrens Title Land Divisionplanning14 PEMBROKE AV NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 04 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodationplanning272 MARION RD NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 07 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a building comprising three warehouses with ancillary ground level offices and mezzanine level storage, and associated car parking, fences, internally illuminated pylon sign, earthworks and landscapingplanningLOT 1 RICHMOND RD NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Construction of two buildings comprising a total of nine (9) warehouses and associated offices together with associated non-illuminated signage, private access roads, car parking, landscaping, acoustic walls, fencing, retaining walls, earthworks, water tanks; and tree-damaging activity including removal of 52 Regulated trees and 24 Significant treesplanning240 -246 MARION RD NETLEY SA 5037;282 -324 RICHMOND RD NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 23 Jun 2025 · Under Assessment
- Deck and tree damaging activityplanning13 PAPE CR NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 19 May 2025 · Decision Made
- Dwelling addition to the side and rear of an existing dwelling (enclosure of an existing Verandah (Retrospective development))planning8 LILAC PL NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 09 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additionplanning47 BARODA AV NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 04 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Fence and retaining wallplanning8 HARVEY AV NETLEY SA 5037Lodged 01 Apr 2026 · 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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