Median house price
$1.7M
-18% change
SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
Norwood, 5067
Est. population · Jun 2025
7,195
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.5%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,752/wk
Employment rate
60.7%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,700,000
Languages at home
24%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Norwood is a practical mid-sized suburb in Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Community and employment, plus schools and education push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Norwood snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $745 · Units $585
Population (ERP)
7,195
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.3%
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
#23
among Metro Adelaide · Established
Safety
79th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
93rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
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
- 56.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1353rd in Australia
- State rank
- 82nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #23 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #60 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $585
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $745
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 95
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,700,000
- Median price change
- -18.3%
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
7,195(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +11.5% over 5 years · 93th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +11.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +136
- Change in 5 years
- +740
- Growth rank in SA
- 93th 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 (~7,650), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,354
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,752
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 374 of 3,302
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,011 / 1,465 / 426 (+ 7 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)
- 547
- Against the person
- 65
- Against property
- 482
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 76
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 98 residents
- State safety percentile
- 78.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 55
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.7%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception24
- Other Property Damage And Environmental88
- Other Theft85
- Theft From Motor Vehicle41
- Theft From Shop162
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
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
- 1,120
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1148 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 361 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 192 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Mary MacKillop CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 291 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Loreto CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 717 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Rose Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 525 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Prince Alfred CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,127 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Peter's CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 1,585 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Marryatville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 1,759 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Marryatville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 506 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.6 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 →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- St Ignatius Early YearsQueen Streetkindergarten
- The Learning Sanctuarykindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 6 Magill Rd - South side
- Stop 7 The Parade - South side
- Stop 8 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 9 Portrush Rd / William St - West side
- Stop School Portrush Rd / William St
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
674 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
26 restaurants · 17 cafes · 5 pubs · 2 bars · 3 supermarkets · 5 pharmacies · 11 fast food · 3 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 64 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 29 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.68
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 10.07
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.42
Food & drink(64)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Enjoy BakeryBakery
- Le MadelineBakery
- Bar and GamingBar
- Cue BarBar
- 33 ChapelCafe
33 Chapel Street, Norwood
- ArgosCafe
- ChaitimeCafe
- Chapter TwoCafe
- EccomiCafe
Unit 7 161-169 The Parade, Norwood
- LukomadesCafe
- MascavadoCafe
- Pavé CafeCafe
- Red Lantern Snack BarCafe
- Six & Five CafeCafe
65 Sydenham Road, Norwood
- St Louis House of DessertCafe
- St. Georges BakehouseCafe
- T Life GalleryCafe
131 The Parade, Norwood
- The grindCafe
225B The Parade, Norwood
- The RUNHÔUSECafe
38 Charles Street, Norwood
- Uncle Albert's CafeCafe
- Yo-Chi Frozen YoghurtCafe
- Bakmi Lim Noodle ProjectFast food
Unit 8 177-193 The Parade
- Betty's BurgersFast food
The Parade
- Chicken BurgerFast food
177-193 The Parade
- CrustFast food
The Parade
- Grill'dFast food
- Miyabi SushiFast food
- NordburgerFast food
The Parade
- SoontaFast food
- TeamazingFast food
- Yanni's YirosFast food
- ZambreroFast food
- Alma TavernPub
66 Magill Road
- Britannia HotelPub
- Finn Mac Cool's Irish PubPub
- RepublicPub
- The BathPub
- 30 AcresRestaurant
The Parade
- Africola CanteenRestaurant
- BaseRestaurant
- Cafe BravoRestaurant
140 The Parade, Norwood
- Caffe BuongiornoRestaurant
- Cinnamon ClubRestaurant
- Danny's Thai BistroRestaurant
- Eastern GardenRestaurant
- EuropeanRestaurant
Unit 2-3 219
- Grotto Pizza & WineRestaurant
61B Edward Street
- HanamuraRestaurant
The Parade
- Hsin Fortuna RestaurantRestaurant
- Kazumi RamenRestaurant
150 The Parade
- KintaroRestaurant
- Madame Wu's Noodle BarRestaurant
- Miss PhoRestaurant
The Parade
- mr chuRestaurant
- Pasta Go GoRestaurant
The Parade
- Rain Modern Asian BistroRestaurant
- Rosa MexicanoRestaurant
The Parade
- SchnithouseRestaurant
- SfizioRestaurant
- Tomatoes CuisineRestaurant
The Parade
- VDR Vietnamese Coffee & FoodRestaurant
61a
- Wholly Belly Wood Fired KitchenRestaurant
- Wok Your WayRestaurant
Shopping(10)
- Chicken Made EasyButcher
- MetrofreshGreengrocer
- AldiSupermarket
76 Magill Road
- ColesSupermarket
166 The Parade, Norwood
- FoodlandSupermarket
Community(8)
- Beulah Road Community HallCommunity centre
31 Beulah Road
- Russian Community CentreCommunity centre
- St Ignatius Early YearsKindergarten
58 Queen Street
- The Learning SanctuaryKindergarten
- Kensignton and Norwood Public LibraryLibrary
- Norwood Primary SchoolSchool
- St Joseph's MemorialSchool
- Norwood Town HallTownhall
Health & services(17)
- Australian Clinical LabsClinic
- Clinic
- Hearing SenseClinic
- Norwood Family PracticeClinic
- Norwood Specialist ClinicClinic
48 Magill Road
- Norwood Village Medical and Dental CentreClinic
- The London Skin ClinicClinic
15 The Parade
- Norwood & Kensignton DentalDentist
- SmileCo DentalDentist
- Medical clinic
39 George Street
- Norwood Breast and Endocrine SuregeonsMedical clinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- National PharmaciesPharmacy
- Norwood Village Compounding PharmacyPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(23)
- F45 TrainingGym
- Fitness & PilatesGym
- KarmonyGym
32 Magill Road
- Studio PilatesGym
- Barry Skinner ReservePark
- Chimney ParkPark
- Church Avenue ReservePark
- Hutchinson ParkPark
- James Coke ParkPark
- Manning ReservePark
- Norwood Oval Memorial GardensPark
- Park
- Richards ParkPark
Magill Road
- Playground (3)
- yogafusionSports centre
14 The Parade, Norwood
- Norwood OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(2)
- Hoyts NorwoodCinema
- Theatre
Transport(28)
28 bus stops
Other(162)
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
97 The Parade
- Chiropractic SolutionsAlternative
56 Magill Road
- I am... Holistic HealingAlternative
- Artwork (2)
- Bupa Optical & HearingAudiologist
The Parade
- ANZBank
- BanksaBank
- Bendigo BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- Peoples Choice Credit UnionBank
185 The Parade, Norwood
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (2)
- Balense SkinBeauty salon
Unit Level 1 137 The Parade, Norwood
- JanesceBeauty salon
- Lacquer Nail LoungeBeauty salon
- Luna & SolBeauty salon
225c The Parade
- MedipediBeauty salon
221
- Miss NorwoodBeauty salon
- Ooh La La Lash BoutiqueBeauty salon
- ZohairBeauty salon
- Galligans Mattress FactoryBed
- Bench (24)
- AvantiPlusBicycle
- Bicycle ExpressBicycle
- Norwood Parade CyclesBicycle
216 The Parade
- Treadly Bike ShopBicycle
23 Mattingley Lane, Norwood
- Bicycle Parking (35)
- Bleachers (2)
- DillonsBooks
- Varricchio's Crash RepairsCar repair
44 Magill Road
- Save the ChildrenCharity
The Parade
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
- VinniesCharity
70 The Parade, Norwood
- AquaClothes
- Blue IllusionClothes
- Captivated SoulClothes
- Cotton OnClothes
- Country RoadClothes
- Fashada BoutiqueClothes
- Felia HamiltonClothes
- GazmanClothes
- Hangar LaneClothes
- J'adore LingerieClothes
- MimcoClothes
- Peter AlexanderClothes
- School Uniform ShopClothes
- SeedClothes
- SportscraftClothes
- SportsgirlClothes
- TreneryClothes
- WitcheryClothes
- Computer Repair AdelaideComputer
11 Boskenna Avenue
- One SystemsComputer
- WorldwideCopyshop
- Endota SpaCosmetics
- Silk Laser ClinicsCosmetics
- Tranquil BeautyCosmetics
- Australian Dance TheatreDance
37a Queen Street
- Barbara Jane Dance CentreDance
- Pasta ChefDeli
- Pasta DeliDeli
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- Drinking water (5)
- Ford Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
- JoltEV charging
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- Flower ParadeFlorist
- Little Love Co FloristFlorist
33 Kensington Road, Norwood
- Fountain
- Berry Funeral HomesFuneral Directors
- AdairsFurniture
- Bed Bath n' TableFurniture
- CalligansFurniture
35 Osmond Terrace
- House & GardenFurniture
- Mid Century ModernFurniture
- MinimaxFurniture
- Pfitzner FurnitureFurniture
The Parade
- The ChairmanFurniture
- TransformaFurniture
21 Kensington Road
- Norwood GalleryGallery
- Garden Centre
- Norwood Garden CentreGarden Centre
- A trip to the moonGift
- Empress Gifts and HomewaresGift
- BladezHairdresser
Unit 1 219
- Echo Hair & BeautyHairdresser
The Parade
- Jimmy JamesHairdresser
225a
- Johnny SlicksHairdresser
The Parade
- ORBE Hair and BeautyHairdresser
- Razz HairHairdresser
58 George Street
- The Fellow BarberHairdresser
- Yots HairHairdresser
226 The Parade
- House of Health CollectiveHealth Food
49 George Street
- Bang & OlufsenHifi
The Parade
- SE Waite & SonHouseware
186 The Parade
- Wheel & BarrowHouseware
- Ben & Jerry'sIce Cream
- ColdrockIce Cream
- GelatissimoIce Cream
- San ChurroIce Cream
- BauhausJewelry
- For Yu JewelleryJewelry
- James Thredgold JewellerJewelry
- Clark LocksmithsLocksmith
35 Beulah Road
- Norwood PlaceMall
161 The Parade, Norwood
- Body BlissMassage
- Oriental TouchMassage
- OptusMobile Phone
- TelstraMobile Phone
135 The Parade
- VodafoneMobile Phone
- Big Star RecordsMusic
- Norwood Place NewsagencyNewsagent
- Adelaide SupplementsNutrition Supplements
The Parade
- National Pharmacies OpticalOptician
- SpecsaversOptician
- Thomas & MackayOptician
194 The Parade
- Norwood mall optomertristsOptometrist
25
- Maxbilt Trading CoOutdoor
- aldiParking
- Parking
Webbe Street, Norwood
- Parking (253)
- PetbarnPet
- OTR NorwoodPetrol station
76 The Parade, Norwood
- Piano
- Picnic Table (7)
- Adelaide Presbyterian Church NorwoodPlace of worship
- C3 Church NorwoodPlace of worship
- Prophet EliasPlace of worship
- Norwood Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (4)
- Norwood Post ShopPost office
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- ElsiesSecond Hand
The Parade
- Shelter (4)
- Norwood Shoe Repairs and Key CuttingShoe Repair
- Ian's Shoes for WomenShoes
- Jo MercerShoes
- Powerhouse SportsShoes
- ShouzShoes
- Ward Shoes - ShoeXShoes
- SportsPowerSports
- Stadium
- Taxi
- Telephone (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- KidstuffToys
- Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
- helloworldTravel Agency
- Phil Hoffman TravelTravel Agency
The Parade
- Topdeck TravelTravel Agency
- Travel AssociatesTravel Agency
- Vacant
21 Magill Road
- Vacant
38 Magill Road
- Vacant (2)
- Waste Basket (36)
- Fisher FirearmsWeapons
- Burns for BlindsWindow Blind
- Parade CellarsWine
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)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
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
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Adelaide Presbyterian Church Norwood
- C3 Church Norwood
- Prophet Elias
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Dextra Surgical (0.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Dextra Surgical83 Kensington RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
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)
- 126
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.5
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· 111 proposals
August 2026
- Variation to planning consent ID 25040203 comprising changes to building proportions and configuration26 GEORGE ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition12 CAIRNS ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Supply of building services to provide internal fit-out work and associated services, required for Medtronic Adelaide Fitout.61 -65 CHARLES ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
- Removal of four (4) Regulated Trees (1 Ginko bilbao and 3 Pyrus callereana)2 BIRRELL ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
July 2026
- Internal alterations to a State Heritage Place comprising the removal of the existing stage, reinstatement of the lower floor area, and the construction of a mezzanine level for sound, lighting and projection equipment, including an associated staircase and safety balustrading239 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, alfresco, carport and boundary fencing17 QUEEN ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Demolition of an existing front fence and the construction of a timber picket fence with associated gates, concrete plinths, and baseboards15 QUEEN ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Internal fit-out of an existing retail tenancy including: New partitions - Re-position gyprock fitting rooms from one side of floor to the other - Replace and extend the back of house gyprock wall - New lighting – remove existing fluoro tubes and replace with LED downlights - New floor finishes – combination of carpet (EC Bouresgate range direct stick method 2.6m x 4m, and vinyl plank season oak colour 13m x 4m on structa floor) - NOTE - back of house kitchenette with plumbing is out of scope Ne154A THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25011401 consisting of changes to finished floor level and alterations to the appearance and materials of the addition and fencing. Original nature of development: Construction of a two-storey dwelling addition to a Local Heritage Place including partial demolition and restoration work, together with demolition of ancillary structures, and fencing81 OSMOND TCE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Change of use to indoor recreation facility (in the form of a gym) with associated advertising.43 -45 KING ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 23031661 (which constituted a torrens title land division creating one (1) additional allotment (1 into 2), and the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and a masonry and metal infill front fence ), to now remove permeable paving to proposed driveway and provide concrete paving24A GERTRUDE ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- new freestanding timber gable verandah29 MARGARET ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Internal Alterations and Painting of a Local Heritage Place31 BEULAH RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 23006083 consisting of: Removal of the chimney on the south-side of the dwelling. Removal of the brick remaining south-side brick wall. Alterations to the existing east-side verandah, including removal of low height perimeter walls. Replacement of front verandah columns, roof and weatherboard cladding to match existing. Original nature of development: Single-storey alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including partial demolition and the constru5 FOSTER ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Building alterations to a Local Heritage Place shopfront including replacement canopy lining, repainting of building facade and new illuminated signage188 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- 2 x three storey detached dwellings with associated fencing; swimming pool to one dwelling90A GEORGE ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Building Alterations - Installation of NBN infrastructure through State Heritage Building175 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Construction of a Perspex fence associated with an existing child care centre59 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Temporary sanitary facilities during construction (associated with a Local Heritage Place)59 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
June 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division (4-into-8)54 -60 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067;UNIT 1 54 -60 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067;UNIT 2 54 -60 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067;UNIT 3 54 -60 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 23006083 & 25019749 (which constituted "single-storey alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including partial demolition and the construction of a swimming pool") to: increase the garage parapet height, increase the height of the rear additions and material changes5 FOSTER ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Change of use from childcare to dwelling and dwelling addition33 GRAY ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool and fencing.1 ELIZABETH ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 25017673 (which constituted alterations and additions to existing Hotel including gaming room relocation (with associated change of use to hotel for an existing building), bistro, beer garden, kitchen, car parking and fencing), to remove condition 5 relating to hours of operation42 -44 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Balcony roof127 EDWARD ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing shop tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs202 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
- It is proposed to create four new offices for staff members by reducing the footprint of the existing compactus room161 -169 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Internal fitout ands refurbishment for new dental consulting rooms210 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
- dwelling additions and alterations68 ELIZABETH ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Addition to an existing carportUNIT 1 9 BOND ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling, associated fencing, and removal of 1 regulated and 1 significant tree101 BEULAH RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- The proposed development involves removing the existing damaged stone retaining wall and the large tree that is affecting its structural stability. A new 1.0 metre high engineered concrete sleeper retaining wall will be constructed along the front boundary, including drainage behind the wall. A new 1.2 metre high fence will be installed on top of the retaining wall.77 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Removal of a Regulated SA Blue Gum in front yard81 OSMOND TCE NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool and masonry fencing.55 ELIZABETH ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Louvre roof veranah10 ALFRED ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
- Proposed upper storey addition, new carport and fencing103 SYDENHAM RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Change of use of the rear hall associated with St Bartholomew's Church as a Community Facility (in the form of children's dance, singing and drama tuition and rehearsals associated with "Theatre Bugs")79 BEULAH RD NORWOOD SA 5067;79A BEULAH RD NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool and Spa (9.2m x 4.1m)2 BIRRELL ST NORWOOD SA 5067Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a two-storey building containing consulting rooms, with an undercroft car park, associated signage, amendments to existing car parking and access, partial demolition to the rear of a Local Heritage Place, and removal of nine regulated and three significant trees.137 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;139 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;141 KENSINGTON RD NORWOOD SA 5067;319 PORTRUSH RD NORWOOD SA 5067;38 DONEGAL ST NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing building and construction of new single-storey addition to rear of shop, facade upgrades, front canopy (over footpath), two (2) illuminated signs and internal fitout216 THE PARADE NORWOOD SA 5067Under Assessment
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
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksFullarton Road, John St27 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Asphalt WorksKensington Road, Clarke St27 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Asphalt WorksKensington Road, Davis St27 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
317 heritage places
- 'Baptist Centre', Victorian Bluestone Building (original building only)134a-134c The Parade NORWOODLocal heritage
- 'Greek Orthodox Church of Prophet Elia's'87 Beulah Road NORWOODLocal heritage
- 1920s Brick Two-Storey Shop140-144 The Parade NORWOODLocal heritage
- Art Deco Brick & Render School Building 'St Ignatius Memorial School'139 William Street NORWOODLocal heritage
- Art-Deco Masonry Dwelling21 Queen Street NORWOODLocal heritage
- Asymmetrical Victorian Bluestone Dwelling3 Woods Street NORWOODLocal heritage
- Bluestone & Sandstone Dwelling44 Fullarton Road NORWOODLocal heritage
- Bluestone 'Gentleman's Villa'134 Beulah Road NORWOODLocal heritage
- Bluestone Cottage67 Beulah Road NORWOODLocal heritage
- Bluestone Cottage80 Beulah Road NORWOODLocal heritage
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 1.6 km away).
Coalition 38.6%Labor 61.4%
4.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Norwood WestLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- NorwoodLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Kent TownLabor 63.5% · Coalition 36.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- MaylandsLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Rose ParkLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% 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
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