SA · Unley Council

Parkside, 5063

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,517

Growth (1 yr)

+0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.6%

Median age

39

Median income

$2,040/wk

Employment rate

65.7%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$1,776,500

Languages at home

21.6%non-English

Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

46.5/100
Average

Top 37% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Parkside is known for: Heritage area, National parks, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

In Unley Council, Parkside is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.

Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Getting around is straightforward, with buses tying neighbouring communities together.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer safety compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Parkside snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.78M

+12% change

Median rent

$675/wk

Houses $768 · Units $610

Population (ERP)

5,517

+0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.3%

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

#77

among Metro Adelaide · Emerging

Safety

62nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

61st

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

94th

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
46.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 37% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
2662nd in Australia
State rank
260th in SA
Peer rank
#77 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#200 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$610
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$767.5
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$675
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
45
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,776,500
Median price change
+11.7%

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 salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

5,517(June 2025)

+0.7% annual · +3.6% over 5 years · 61th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.7%
5-year growth
+3.6%
Change in 1 year
+38
Change in 5 years
+190
Growth rank in SA
61th 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 (~5,700), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
5,126
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,040
Dwelling vacancy
9.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
216 of 2,328
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
65.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,135 / 572 / 396

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
257
Against the person
48
Against property
209
Rate per 1,000 residents
46.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 107 residents
State safety percentile
62.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
66
Increase (daily rate)
+3.9%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental49
  • Other Theft49
  • Sct - Residence21
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury24
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle32

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA (14 schools)
1,145
Median ICSEA percentile
94th
School list
  • Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 331 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1048 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 96 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1081 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 470 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,312 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 400 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Gilles Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 275 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Glenunga International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 2,340 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Annesley CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 292 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

17 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 1 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
  • Stop 2 Unley Rd - East side
  • Stop 3 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
  • Stop 5 Fullarton Rd - West side
  • Stop 5 Glen Osmond Rd - South side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

189 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

6 restaurants · 2 cafes · 3 pubs · 2 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 3 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Decent local green space4 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access17 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
48/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.39
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.15
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.78
Food & drink(11)
  • Lunch On 107Cafe
  • MeowMe Cat CafeCafe

    106 Glen Osmond Road

  • Earl of Leicester HotelPub
  • Parkside HotelPub

    142 Glen Osmond Road, Parkside

  • The UnleyPub
  • Kublai Khan Mongolian Barbecue RestaurantRestaurant

    1-3 St Ann's Place

  • NamasteRestaurant
  • Pi Ra ThaiRestaurant
  • Raj on TajRestaurant
  • Royal TandooriRestaurant
  • WarongRestaurant

    Glen Osmond Road

Shopping(1)
  • Convenience store
Community(1)
  • Parkside Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(3)
  • Adelaide Central Vaccination ClinicClinic

    257 Fullarton Road

  • Arkaba Medical CentreClinic
  • Arkaba Family DentalDentist

    257 Fullarton Road

Sport & outdoors(13)
  • F45 TrainingGym

    3 Unley Road

  • Physio Pilates ProactiveGym
  • Wilde Style Health & FitnessGym

    Glen Osmond Road, Parkside

  • Howard Florey ReservePark
  • Leicester Street PlaygroundPark
  • McLeay ParkPark
  • Park
  • Playground (2)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (3)
Transport(18)

18 bus stops

Other(38)
  • Booze BrothersAlcohol
  • Leaf BoatsArtwork
  • This way and that wayArtwork
  • Bench (19)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Car

    46-52 Glen Osmond Road

  • VinniesCharity
  • Body Shape LingerieClothes
  • Haigh's Chocolate FactoryConfectionery
  • Drinking water (2)
  • RicohElectronics

    40-44 Glen Osmond Road

  • Garden (3)
  • AlkazarHairdresser
  • E & Co. Hair StudioHairdresser
  • Australian ClinicalabsLaboratory
  • Massage

    88 Glen Osmond Road

  • Size MusicMusic

    74 Glen Osmond Road, Parkside

  • WolfiesMusic
  • Windsor Street Linear ReserveNature Reserve
  • NourishNutrition Counselling

    261 Fullarton Road

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Parking (77)
  • Picnic Table
  • St Oswald ChurchPlace of worship
  • St RaphaelPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box (2)
  • Unley Libraries Book NookPublic Bookcase
  • Public toilets
  • CappoSeafood

    16 Glen Osmond Road

  • Shelter
  • Zoom TattooTattoo
  • Travel Agency
  • Waste Basket (6)
  • DermadocsYes
  • Orthopaedics SAYes
  • Radiology SAYes
  • The Pure Water ShopYes

    259 Fullarton Road

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Oswald Church
  • St Raphael

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Glen Osmond Surgicentre (0.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Private Day Only Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
No emergency department listed

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)
116
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.0

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

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 normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 60 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Timber Framed Addition to existing Dwelling comprising Ensuite, Bathroom, Laundry, Kitchen and Living Room and Verandah
    85 KENILWORTH RD PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • construct in ground swimming pool & install associated safety fencing
    56 CASTLE ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Construction of a fire rated partition between the top of the dividing wall and the underside of the roof sheeting> Installation of smoke detectors.
    UNIT 1 67 PORTER ST PARKSIDE SA 5063;UNIT 2 69 PORTER ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Verandah and carport
    2 BIRKS ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Boundary fence
    7 DOUGLAS ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Demolition of ancillary structure (verandah), partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of single storey dwelling addition, verandah and carport
    41A ROBSART ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Demolition of existing ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of dwelling additions and alterations and carport
    75 ALFRED ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, construction of internal alterations , single storey dwelling addition, carport and verandah
    29 REGENT ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    35 LEICESTER ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and single storey dwelling addition and a carport
    42 CASTLE ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Demolition of ancillary structure, alterations to existing dwelling and a single storey dwelling addition.
    UNIT 3 89 -91 LEICESTER ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Office and associated car parking and screening including internal refurbishment, including wet areas and structural amendments to existing portal frame.
    49 GEORGE ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, internal alterations and single storey dwelling addition
    6 DUDLEY ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Demolition of existing carport and construction of new carport
    10 DUDLEY ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Roller door to rear of carport and side fence to maximum height of 1.8 and tapers to 1.5 metres at front boundary
    56 CASTLE ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • New single storey detached dwelling, fencing and landscaping
    49 HILL ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Removal of a Regulated Tree (Silky oak tree - Grevilla Robusta)
    8 JAFFREY ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Two double storey detached dwellings and associated fencing and landscaping
    45 -47 KENILWORTH RD PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Bullnose carport extension at the rear of the existing carport and installation of solid fixed screens
    120 KENILWORTH RD PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Land Division: Conversation from a Strata Title to Torrens Title with reciprocal Party Wall rights and removal of common property
    Common Property;UNIT 1 67 PORTER ST PARKSIDE SA 5063;UNIT 2 69 PORTER ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a single storey detached dwelling and primary and secondary street fencing
    143 YOUNG ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to the existing semi-detached dwellings at 5-7 Birks Street including partial demolition, construction of two carports and front fences and removal of two (2) regulated trees. Removal of one (1) Regulated tree from 9-11 Birks Street.
    5 -7 BIRKS ST PARKSIDE SA 5063;9 -11 BIRKS ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Office fit out (I2 Advisory Fitout)
    180 GREENHILL RD PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • May 2026

  • 1.2-metre-high timber ‘flat top' front picket fence and eastern side boundary fence (retrospective)
    82 YOUNG ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 24031751 by way of modification to the internal floor layout and changes to the appearance of the dwelling including materials and roof form.
    45 -47 KENILWORTH RD PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Carport
    305 FULLARTON RD PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing front fence and construction of an Emu woven wire front fence with pedestrian and driveway gates
    10 DUDLEY ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Land Division (Torrens Titles) Creation of 2 additional allotments
    45 -47 KENILWORTH RD PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Building alteration and single storey dwelling addition
    43 WALLIS ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • April 2026

  • Carport and front fence
    8 HILL ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling and demolition of ancillary structure (verandah), and construction of a single storey dwelling addition, building alterations, verandah (alfresco), deck and front fence.
    10 HILL ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Carport and verandah
    3 GEORGE ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Install six (6) floor mounted external air-conditioning units with a louvred enclosure for a Local Heritage Place
    5 ST ANNS PL PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition and construction of a front fence and swimming pool with associated safety structures
    34 STAMFORD ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a single storey dwelling addition, building alterations and deck
    82 YOUNG ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling, single storey dwelling addition and freestanding verandah
    81 YOUNG ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary structures
    9 FULLER ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of two existing dwellings, construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including rear alfrescos), carports and fencing
    123 -125 LEICESTER ST PARKSIDE SA 5063Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    42 ST ANNS PL PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Boundary realignment (Torrens Title)
    4 WILKINSON RD PARKSIDE SA 5063;6 WILKINSON RD PARKSIDE SA 5063Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

80 heritage places

  • Attached Dwellings18-36 Kenilworth Road PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Attached Dwellings35-39 St. Ann's Place PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Attached Dwellings2-4 George Street PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Attached Dwellings10-12 George Street PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Baptist Church100 Young Street PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Baptist Church Hall100 Young Street PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Bridge BalustradesScott Street (cnr Windsor Street) PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Bridge BalustradesFoster Street (cnr Windsor Street) PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Bridge BalustradesHill Street (cnr Windsor Street) PARKSIDELocal heritage
  • Bridge BalustradesBlyth Street (cnr Windsor Street) PARKSIDELocal heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Adelaide
Member of Parliament
Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
131,436
Turnout (2025)
90.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+7.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).

Coalition 33.5%Labor 66.5%

2.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • ParksideLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • MalvernLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • UnleyLabor 65.6% · Coalition 34.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • HighgateLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Unley ParkLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)1.7 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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