Median house price
$1.02M
+29% change
SA · Charles Sturt Council
Royal Park, 5014
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,514
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.2%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,414/wk
Employment rate
59.5%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,017,500
Languages at home
28.5%non-English
Most common: Serbian, Italian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Royal Park is a practical mid-sized suburb in Charles Sturt Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment compared with similar metro suburbs, though growth momentum remain brighter spots.
At a glance
Royal Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$600/wk
Houses $650 · Units $475
Population (ERP)
3,514
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
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
#34
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
79th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
48th
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
- 54.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 18% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1668th in Australia
- State rank
- 123rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #34 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #95 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $475
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,017,500
- Median price change
- +28.8%
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
3,514(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +6.2% over 5 years · 79th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +6.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +42
- Change in 5 years
- +206
- Growth rank in SA
- 79th 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 (~3,700), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,453
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,414
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 98 of 1,530
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 59.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,092 / 292 / 43
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)
- 230
- Against the person
- 45
- Against property
- 185
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 65.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 77 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 154
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental29
- Other Theft37
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury29
- Theft From Motor Vehicle32
- Theft From Shop43
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
- 2 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,001.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 48th
School list
- Hendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 270 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 262 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1043 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Seaton High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 917 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Hendon PreschoolCedar AvenuePreschools
- Instrumental Music Hendon Primary SchoolCedar AvenueSupport Services
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
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Edge Early Learningkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 33C Tapleys Hill Rd - West side
- Stop 34 Frederick Rd - East side
- Stop Hail N Ride Poplar St / Crown Tce
- Stop School Frederick Rd / Old Port Rd
- Stop School Frederick Rd / Wilson 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
174 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 2 places of worship · 2 sports centres · 17 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 19 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 20 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 83/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.58
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.03
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.16
Food & drink(7)
- Cafe Bar on FrederickCafe
- West Side MushiesCafe
- Huang Vietnamese RollsFast food
- Mr EatsFast food
- Royal Park Bakery & TakeawayFast food
- La Regina PizzeriaRestaurant
- Taste of OrientRestaurant
Shopping(4)
- Butcher
- Conroy's Butcher ShopButcher
- DrakesSupermarket
16 Tapleys Hill Road, Royal Park
Community(2)
- Edge Early LearningKindergarten
- Hendon Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(6)
- Medicare Urgent CareClinic
- Old Port Road Dental and Medical CentreClinic
Old Port Road
- Primary DentalDentist
- Royal Park DentalDentist
- Royal Park Family PracticeMedical clinic
- Chemist ExpressPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(24)
- Park (4)
- SA Base CampSports centre
- ZoggsSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (17)
Transport(17)
17 bus stops
Other(34)
- BWSAlcohol
Tapleys Hill Road
- Package Deal BathroomsBathroom Furnishing
- Brows on FleekBeauty salon
- 99 BikesBicycle
24 Tapleys Hill Road
- Bicycle Parking
- JP's Paint & Panel SuppliesCar Parts
- VinniesCharity
- One Stop Traing SolutionsCollege
- Koala KooshConfectionery
- B.CuriousEvents Venue
- Port Adelaide Bait & TackleFishing
- Flooring XtraFlooring
- Chapel FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Duellers DenGames
- Garden
- Glamorous HairHairdresser
- Peaches or CreamHairdresser
- Hendon HotelHotel
- Laundry
- LumusMedical Imaging
- ScootermanMobility
- Bosnian ClubParking
- Parking (81)
- Bo Regine's Dog SalonPet Grooming
- Physiotherapist
- Jehovahs WitnessPlace of worship
Schenker Drive
- Royal Park United ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Royal Park SalvageScrapyard
12 Tapleys Hill Road, Royal Park
- Shelter (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- Royal Tyres SATyres
- Pacific MarineYes
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)
- 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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Jehovahs Witness
Schenker Drive
- Royal Park United Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (2.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 138
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.3
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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· 39 proposals
August 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division - One allotment into two9 MAPLE AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation to the rear of the existing dwelling, changing the class of development from 10A to 1A.34 ROYAL TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Outbuilding to rear of site comprising office, store, bathroom, kitchen and staff room together with carport and extension to existing verandah2 WATTLE AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - two allotments into seven21 -22 NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;22 NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;23 NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
July 2026
- Verandah to the rear of Existing Dwelling7 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling26 CROWN TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement49 MAPLE AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into three12 COOKE CR ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling13 COOKE CR ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling (future lot -74)26 CLOVELLY AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling11 GEORGE ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (extension) to the rear of the existing outbuilding5 MAPLE AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
June 2026
- Canopy3 FREDERICK RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling17A MCKENZIE CT ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling42 WATTLE AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Two single-storey detached dwellings124 -126 MAPLE AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
May 2026
- Change in land use to pottery studio and function venue for arts events4 -6 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule only120 TAPLEYS HILL RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Carport forward of dwelling19 PALM AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
April 2026
- Community Title Land Division comprising 1 into 2 allotments1 YORKE TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Boundary Realignment5 -5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5 DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;60 ROYAL TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Boundary realignment to existing Community Titles5 -5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5 DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;5A DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Carport to side of existing dwelling30 CROWN TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Building alterations - WIR and ensuite to upperlevel18A NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
March 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation, carport and deck39 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Change of use from a warehouse to indoor recreation facility (five double and two single padel courts (indoor and outdoor) each with enclosure fencing3A BRANDWOOD ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Garage)3 CLOVELLY AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and Verandah61 GEORGE ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Seven, two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated carparking, landscaping and retaining walls along northern and eastern boundaries.21 -22 NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014;23 NORTH PDE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated Syzygium Smithii (Lilly Pilly) tree located at the rear of the property.20 JOHNSON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Replacement 6 metre height free standing sign with LED screen located adajcent the front property boundary1226 OLD PORT RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwellingUNIT 2 113 CROWN TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
February 2026
- Two storey building with associated light industry, offices and show room and three seperate warehouse buildings abutting an existing warehouse, with associated carparking and landscaping.1164 OLD PORT RD ROYAL PARK SA 5014;26 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Future Lot 71)LOT 71 CLOVELLY AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Cool room in the form of a shipping container (outbuilding)12 HARDY ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
January 2026
- Carport to the front of an existing dwellingUNIT 1-2 105 PALM AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Verandah to rear of existing dwelling with associated deck61 GEORGE ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling20 ROYAL TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Advertising sign to Wilson Street elevation side wall (non illuminated) for Daikin Australia7 BRANDWOOD ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Freestanding Sanctuary Verandah57 CEDAR AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Two Storey detached dwelling7 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Two Storey detached dwelling9 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
November 2025
- Proposed carport at the side and outbuilding at the rear of the existing dwelling.14 PALM AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwellings6 DURHAM TCE ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
October 2025
- Demolish existing bathroom /toilets extend building to fence and create new bathroom /toilet facilities28 DIXON ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling and existing shed on the site to remain108 PALM AV ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Two, Double Storey detached dwelling7 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014;9 OAK ST ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
September 2025
- Community title land division - one allotment into two15 AMOS WAY ROYAL PARK SA 5014Decision Made
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
4 active roadworks / incidents
- MowingFrederick Road, Cooke Cr14 Apr 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- MowingFrederick Road, George St14 Apr 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- MowingWest Lakes Boulevard, Frederick Rd14 Apr 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- MowingWest Lakes Boulevard, North Pde14 Apr 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (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
- Hindmarsh
- Member of Parliament
- Mark BUTLER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,379
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 33.6%Labor 66.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 31.0%Labor 69.0%
2.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Royal ParkLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- QueenstownLabor 73.5% · Coalition 26.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Royal Park SouthLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Albert ParkLabor 71.5% · Coalition 28.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- CheltenhamLabor 72.9% · Coalition 27.1% 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
Compare with
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