SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Norton Summit, SA, 5136
Current weather
8.5°CDense drizzle
96% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 10.6° / 7.8° today · 23 mm rain
Desirability index
96.9/100
How this score is calculated#17 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Norton Summit is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 548 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 10.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 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
- 548
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,316
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 190
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 62.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 12 / 5 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 548 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.9th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Graffiti1
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Theft1
- 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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,098
- Norton Summit Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1098
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
68 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling alterations and additions, ancillary accommodation, deck, verandah, outbuilding, retaining walls & associated earthworks732 NORTON SUMMIT RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
March 2026
- Deck and verandah43 DEBNEYS RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling12 DEBNEYS RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of verandah, dwelling alterations, deck, verandah additions, and water tank (underground)7 LOBETHAL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding31 CRESCENT DR NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
2025· 17 proposals
November 2025
- Two storey ancillary accommodation & deck126 GUM TREE GLDE NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
October 2025
- Spa and associated safety barriers263 MARBLE HILL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Verandah313 MARBLE HILL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation including alterations and addition36 GUM TREE GLDE NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
September 2025
- Carport467B OLD NORTON SUMMIT RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Change of use to include a function venue including alterations and additions to existing outbuildings and associated car parking211 MARBLE HILL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
June 2025
- Construction of a carport95B LOBETHAL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Private Bushfire Shelter (Retrospective)41 TEMBYS RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
- Double storey dwelling additions404 WOODS HILL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding147A GREEN VALLEY RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
February 2025
- Above Ground Metal Rainwater Tank (100,000 Litres)56 GUM TREE GLDE NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Shed74 NICHOLLS RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling and associated earthworks12 DEBNEYS RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
January 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling.621 NORTON SUMMIT RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Deck ancillary to existing dwelling265 MARBLE HILL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Carport325 MARBLE HILL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Boundary realignment246 COLONIAL DR NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136;59 GUM TREE GLDE NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
2024· 15 proposals
November 2024
- Land division - Boundary realignment and amalgamation (3 into 2)5 COLONIAL DR NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136;8 ST JOHN RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
October 2024
- Outbuilding263 MARBLE HILL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Tourist Accommodation34 VALLEY VIEW CR NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
September 2024
- Variation to Development Authorisation 21027228 - addition of two (2) balconies to building for tourist accommodation and studio workshop31 CRESCENT DR NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
August 2024
- Telecommunications facility (30m monopole and ancillary structures)8 ST JOHN RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
- Variation to Stage 2 of DA 20/644/473 - Detached dwelling152 COLONIAL DR NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
June 2024
- 20/644/473 - Staged development over five years - Stage 1 - Temporary change of use from shop to dwelling; change of use of 3 tourist accommodation units to domestic outbuildings; Stage 2 - Construction of single storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool, safety barriers, 3x 20,000l water storage tanks & earthworks. Stage 3 - Cessation of use of temporary dwelling, change of use from shop to tourist accommodation (maximum 6 guests) (non-complying)152 COLONIAL DR NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and alterations, deck and privacy screen126 GREEN VALLEY RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Outbuilding8 ST JOHN RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
April 2024
- Single storey dwelling alterations and additions including partial demolition96 GUM TREE GLDE NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
February 2024
- Carport122A NICHOLLS RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling41 CHURCH RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety fence311 MARBLE HILL RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
January 2024
- Two storey dwelling alterations and additions, swimming pool with associated safety features, ancillary accommodation, carport, deck, retaining walls & earthworks732 NORTON SUMMIT RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, carport and retaining walls30 NICHOLLS RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- Variation to Development Application 21015107 to relocate CFS firefighting water supply and remove swimming pool704 NORTON SUMMIT RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Decision Made
- Retaining wall467B OLD NORTON SUMMIT RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
November 2023
- Addition to detached dwelling, ancillary accommodation, outbuilding, addition to outbuilding, deck, retaining walls, swimming pool and safety fence, and associated earthworks718C NORTON SUMMIT RD NORTON SUMMIT SA 5136Under Assessment
2022· 7 proposals
7 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 11 proposals
11 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
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Drinking water
- EV charging
- Tembys Road StallFarm
- St. John's Norton SummitPlace of worship
- Norton Summit Community Postal AgencyPost office
- Scenic HotelPub
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
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)
- 9/10
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
12 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 96.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #17 among Country & regional 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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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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