SA · Onkaparinga Council
Onkaparinga Hills, SA, 5163
Current weather
10.9°CThunderstorm
87% humidity · 32.6 km/h wind · 12.5° / 10.4° today · 28.4 mm rain
Desirability index
#163 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Onkaparinga Hills is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 2,610 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 51 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 19.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $540, median house prices near $996,750 (up 24% recently), limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,610
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,078
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 35 of 902
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 64%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 46 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $800,000
- Median price change
- +2.6%
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)
- 19
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 7.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 186 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 226
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury9
- Other Property Damage And Environmental5
- Other Property Damage And Environmental6
- Sct - Non Residence4
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Theft From Motor Vehicle8
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv5
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
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 55 States Rd - East side
- Stop 55A States Rd - East side
- Stop 55B States Rd - East side
- Stop 55C States Rd - East 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.
341 planning-related records
2026· 30 proposals
June 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation52 SPRIGGS RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Carport64 KINGS HILL CCT ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Outbuilding -shed34 SPRIGGS RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
May 2026
- Building alteration (demolition of selected internal walls with new structural framing to suit)10 KIMBLEY RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Attached Verandah20 CLARK AV ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Partial change of use to a temporary sales office with associated car parking, decking and advertisementsLOT 2 MAIN SOUTH RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163;LOT 31 MAIN SOUTH RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling addition including 2x bedrooms, bathroom, entry and master suite including walk in robe and ensuite.544 BAINS RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Freestanding Colorbond Shed19 OLDE GUM TREE DR ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining wallsUNIT 16 31 STURT LANE ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Outbuilding- Shed89 UPPER PENNEYS HILL RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety fence550 PANALATINGA RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling (Lot 14) and associated retaining walls with a maximum height of 0.5m6 HIGHVIEW CT ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling, including associated retaining walls and fencing with a maximum height of 2.4?metres6 HIGHVIEW CT ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Verandah74 SPRIGGS RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
March 2026
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 5 with associated cut / fill, retaining walls and removal of (1) significant tree (Fraxinus angustifolia) and (1) regulated tree (Fraxinus angustifolia)21 STURT LANE ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Attached verandah5 WOODLAND DR ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Deck35 HEPENSTAL RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Verandah15 CHELMSFORD AV ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Outbuilding- Shed304 UPPER PENNEYS HILL RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingUNIT 6 31 STURT LANE ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Above ground water storage tank295 UPPER PENNEYS HILL RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Installation of Stratco shed3 HARBURY CT ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
February 2026
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 201 PIGGOTT RANGE RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation, deck, filling of land and tree damaging activity1028 PIGGOTT RANGE RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division (3 allotments into 37) with associated public roads, public open space, earthworks, retaining walls, fencing and tree damaging activity including the removal of 46 Regulated trees and 13 Significant trees (Stage 1A)4 -6 HEPENSTAL RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163;8 -14 HEPENSTAL RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163;89 GATES RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Solar photovoltaic panels (roof mounted)30 TUSMORE DR ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 15 STATES RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
January 2026
- Attached Verandah18 FOXFIELD DR ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)366 BAINS RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Land division (2 into 320 allotments, associated road reserves and open space reserves to be delivered over multiple stages), retaining walls, tree damaging activity and six (6) two storey dwellingsLOT 2 MAIN SOUTH RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163;LOT 31 MAIN SOUTH RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Under Assessment
2025· 91 proposals
December 2025
- Attached Verandah- Retrospective4 NORTHWOOD GRN ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Attached verandah6 KINGS CT ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Verandah29 HEPENSTAL RD ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated earthwork and clearance of native vegetation.104 EDUCATION RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Under Assessment
- Freestanding verandah.10 KIMBLEY RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- VerandahLOT 15 STURT LANE ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
- single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls with a max height up to1.55m22 STURT LANE ONKAPARINGA HEIGHTS SA 5163Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding (Storage shed)234 COXS HILL RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Verandah13 OLDE GUM TREE DR ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
- Attached Verandah5 CALDERSTONES DR ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Decision Made
2024· 81 proposals
81 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 47 proposals
47 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 58 proposals
58 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Onkaparinga River National Park and Recreation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
3 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 52.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #163 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
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- Onkaparinga River National Park and Recreation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- Above ground water storage tankplanning295 UPPER PENNEYS HILL RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Lodged 04 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning52 SPRIGGS RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation, deck, filling of land and tree damaging activityplanning1028 PIGGOTT RANGE RD ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
- Attached Verandahplanning20 CLARK AV ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Lodged 22 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Attached Verandahplanning18 FOXFIELD DR ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Attached Verandahplanning5 CALDERSTONES DR ONKAPARINGA HILLS SA 5163Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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