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SA · Onkaparinga Council

O'Sullivan Beach, 5166

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Desirability score

51.3/100
Average

Top 20% of South Australia's suburbs

96% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What O'Sullivan Beach is known for: Coastal, Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

O'Sullivan Beach wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Coastal living meets metro convenience, with nearby suburbs and the city never far for a change of pace. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.

Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.

Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment and safety lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and housing affordability.

Population

Population
1,844
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,072
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
88 of 906
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Employment rate
47.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
53 / 53 / 0

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 · 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)
$450
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$575
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$525
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$780,000
Median price change
+9.7%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

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)
110
Against the person
47
Against property
63
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 39 residents
State safety percentile
71.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
35
Increase (daily rate)
+16.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault10
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental30
  • Other Theft18
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury30
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,010.5
  • O'Sullivan Beach Children's Centre51A Galloway RoadIntegrated Centres
  • O'Sullivan Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 926
  • Southern Montessori SchoolCombined · ICSEA 1095

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 60 Baden Tce - North side
  • Stop 61 Galloway Rd - West side
  • Stop 62 Galloway Rd - South West side
  • Stop 63 Galloway Rd - South West side
  • Stop 64 Galloway Rd - South West side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

209 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single Storey detached dwelling
    LOT 64 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Land division to create an additional allotment (1 into 2)
    86 GALLOWAY RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Deck and Verandah
    48 SULLIVAN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Freestanding 2 level lift to be positioned on the northern side of dwelling
    3 HILL ST O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Double storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool and fence for new dwelling and carport attached to the existing dwelling,
    25 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Masonry fence of height 1.5m
    24 BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Two single storey detached dwelling
    20 YANGARA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division - 3 allotments from 1 in association with 26001534
    2 YANGARA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Two (2) X Two-Storey Detached Dwellings, retaining wall and associated fencing. Tree damaging activity
    9 MOORONG RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division – 2 allotments from 1 and carport
    5 PEARCE ST O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Double storey building alteration and dwelling addition
    1 SUNSET CT O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Advertisement (retrospective)
    LOT 56 MARINE DR O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    30 MOORONG RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 34 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Double-storey dwelling with associated retaining walls, fence and carport
    31A BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Attached Verandah
    7 TINGIRA DR O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining wall
    LOT 102 SULLIVAN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining wall and fence of height 2.6m
    54A GALLOWAY RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Carport
    85 BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 8 BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 32 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA (1077/2008)- Change in driveway material and stormwater management plan
    25A BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land Division- 1 allotment into 2
    9 MOORONG RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Double storey detached dwelling
    LOT 66 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 33 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Single story detached dwelling and retaining wall up to maximum height of 0.8m
    LOT 2 BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 53 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 4 BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 1 BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Carport and Verandah with associated decking
    30 PEARCE ST O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 9 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single story detached dwelling
    LOT 59 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • single storey detached dwelling.
    LOT 60 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling.
    LOT 5 BADEN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Three (3) x single storey dwellings with carports, retaining walls and fences.
    4 YANGARA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Single story detached dwelling
    LOT 54 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Double storey detached dwelling.
    LOT 12 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division - 2 allotments from 1
    18 WAKELIN TCE O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 61 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Under Assessment
  • Single story detached dwelling
    LOT 65 GUMERACHA RD O'SULLIVAN BEACH SA 5166Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Sip'n SaveAlcohol
  • Bench (3)
  • Stop 57 Morrow Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 58 Baden Terrace - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 58 Baden Terrace - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 59 Baden Terrace - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 59 Baden Terrace - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 60 Baden Terrace - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 60 Baden Terrace - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 61 Galloway Road - East sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
11

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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
51.3/100 — Average
State standing
Top 20% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1786th in Australia
State rank
138th in SA
Peer rank
#5 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#20 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Australia Postamenitiespost_office
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Dinosaur Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Friendly Grocersamenitiessupermarket
  • O'Sullivan Beach Takeawayamenitiesrestaurant
  • Parkingamenitiesparking
  • Parking Spaceamenitiesparking_space
  • Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table

Data sources & freshness

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