SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Riverton (SA), SA, 5412
Current weather
11.1°CMainly clear
73% humidity · 31.1 km/h wind · 12.5° / 9.4° today · 7.8 mm rain
Desirability index
#144 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Riverton (SA) is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 1,029 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 18 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 17.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $400 (flats $250, houses $400), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,029
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,023
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 50 of 480
- Median monthly mortgage
- $959
- Employment rate
- 40.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 40 / 22 / 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
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $250
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 18
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 114 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 5
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
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
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 951
- Riverton and District High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 943
- Riverton Kindergarten5 Gilbert StreetPreschools
- Riverton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 959
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
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Barrier Hwy / Oxford St - East side (Riverton)
- Barrier Hwy / Washington Rd - West side (Riverton)
- Torrens Rd / Elizabeth St - East side (Riverton Deli)
- Torrens Rd / Masters Rd - West side (Riverton Deli)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Shoulder WorkBarrier Highway, Parking Bay26 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
110 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Land division (Torrens Title - 1 into 9 allotments)LOT 102 HORNER ST RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Verandah1020 OLD MAIN RD S RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and verandah13 MOORHOUSE TCE RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)67 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (storage shed)28 MOORHOUSE TCE RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
April 2026
- Verandah7 GLYNN ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
March 2026
- Attached Verandah 8.0m x 5.3m5 MASTERS ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 4 HORNER ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling1 SWINDEN ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
February 2026
- Installation of a digital scoreboardLOT 98 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and verandahsLOT 249 WINDY HILL RD RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions including verandah under main roof and carport7 GILBERT ST RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Agricultural building (implement storage)508 LEEWARD RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
January 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling and deckingLOT 1 HORNER ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)196 LEEWARD RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
October 2025
- Shed (store and agricultural building) and 2 x 200000 litre above ground water tanksLOT 84 BLOCKS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Alterations, additions and refurbishments to community hall (including internal fit out; folding acoustic walls; bar and kitchen refurbishment; enclosing part of existing verandahs with new doors and glazed panels to match existing; accessibility upgrades including stage lift and toilets; and services upgrades including new switchboard, fire protection equipment and air-conditioning); and pergola addition46 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)63 PETERS HILL RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)1020 OLD MAIN RD S RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
September 2025
- Detached dwelling with verandahs under main roofLOT 63 MCINERNEY RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling comprising works to the rear lean-to and additions to northern side of dwelling and verandah19 SWINDEN ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Carport8 GORDON ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
August 2025
- Ancillary accommodation with decking60 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Agricultural building (vehicle and equipment storage shed) and water tanksLOT 83 BLOCKS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
July 2025
- Verandah22 MOORHOUSE TCE RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Domestic storage shedLOT 14 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)6B PAUL ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
June 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with deckLOT 12 RIVERTON RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23025339 - two (2) additional beds for spouse/family members within two existing rooms20 MASTERS ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Domestic storage shedLOT 1 HORNER ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
May 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling14 CAIRNS CR RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
March 2025
- Three agricultural buildingsLOT 84 BLOCKS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
January 2025
- Construction of a farrowing shed (replacing existing farrowing shed that is to be decommissioned) ancillary to an existing piggery527 ETTRICK RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
2024· 25 proposals
November 2024
- BBQ shelter (to replace existing)LOT 122 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- StoreLOT 63 MCINERNEY RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
October 2024
- Outbuilding (garage)55 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Verandah attached to existing area to be used as a display areaLOT 9 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
September 2024
- Installation of new signage; 1x 6m freestanding pylon sign, 2x illuminated fascia signs and 1x non-illuminated directional sign attached to existing fence3 CAMACS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)63 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)199 BLOCKS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
2023· 14 proposals
14 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 15 proposals
15 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 3 proposals
3 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Riverton District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital23 Moorhouse TerracePublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- 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)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 35.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #144 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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