SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
Royston Park, SA, 5070
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Desirability index
#126 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Royston Park is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 1,246 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 32 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 25.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $510, houses $702), median house prices near $1,660,500 (down 25% recently), limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,105
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 40 of 513
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 41 / 53
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)
- $510
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $702.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,660,500
- Median price change
- -24.9%
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)
- 32
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 623 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 72
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Residence5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle6
- Theft From Shop3
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 12 Payneham Rd - North West side
- Stop 12 Sixth Ave - West side
- Stop 13 Sixth Ave - East side
- Stop 13 Sixth Ave - West 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.
158 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Installation of fire protection services for premises at 303 Payneham Road Royston Park, 305 Payneham Road Royston Park, 305A, 305B and 305C Payneham Road Royston Park, 307 Payneham Road Royston Park and 309 Payneham Road Royston Park309 PAYNEHAM RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
- louvre roof verandah150 SEVENTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
May 2026
- Side boundary fences166 FIRST AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Verandah28 OAKLANDS AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling and associated fencing1 BIDE ST ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah73 BATTAMS RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Alterations and additions2 HOOKING AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
- Dwelling Addition108 FIFTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
March 2026
- Louvre Verandah73 BATTAMS RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Verandah137 FIRST AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
February 2026
- Replacement of existing pergola with a new verandah156 SIXTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (1-into-2, with party wall rights)77 BATTAMS RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Masonry pillar fencing74 LAMBERT RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
January 2026
- Demolition of existing dwelling, outbuilding and front fence and construction of new single-storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (garden shed), spa pool with associated safety features and fencing44 LAMBERT RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Front verandah, carport, masonry pillar front fence and internal dwelling alterations154 SIXTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)36 LAMBERT RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- A pair of semi-detached two-storey dwellings77 BATTAMS RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 23020223 comprising: - a reduction in the ground floor area - a reduction in the ground floor tenancies to one (1) restaurant and two (2) offices - an increase in the number of dwellings from 18 to 21 - removal of the basement car park - alterations to the at-grade car parking area and Payneham Road access point, including the construction of a three-tier car stacker system (outbuilding)263 -277 PAYNEHAM RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
November 2025
- Dwelling alterations and additions50 LAMBERT RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Torrens Title land division creating one (1) additional allotment - 1 into 2 - together with associated party wall rights17 HOOKING AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Dwelling addition including alfresco, carport, outbuilding and alteration to existing roof material133 FIFTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
October 2025
- Internal Renovations135 SECOND AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Variation to development authorisation 25007582 to further enclose the side of the verandah and include a fireplace (retrospective)154 SEVENTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Alterations and addition to garage140 -142 SECOND AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Under Assessment
August 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated combined fence & retaining walls149 THIRD AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
July 2025
- Dwelling addition118 THIRD AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
June 2025
- The removal of a Significant Street Tree (Golden Rain Tree) adjacent to the front boundary of 150 Second Avenue Royston Park150 SECOND AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
May 2025
- In-ground swimming pool with associated safety features and outbuilding (pool equipment shed)74 LAMBERT RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations & additions (including partial demolition), semi-enclosed verandah and ancillary accommodation building165 FIRST AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Verandah47 BATTAMS RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
April 2025
- Partly enclosed louvered roof verandah154 SEVENTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Extension of existing boundary fence to 2.4m tall adjacent a swimming pool124 THIRD AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of new tennis court with associated chain-mesh fencing, retractable netting and four (4) light poles, new brush front fence, construction of ancillary accommodation building and removal of one (1) regulated Pittosporum undulatum tree144 -146 FIRST AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070;146 FIRST AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Verandah135A THIRD AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, garage, masonry fencing and the removal of one (1) regulated street tree148 SEVENTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool & associated safety features and masonry wall150 SEVENTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- Removal of 1x regulated Flat-topped Yate tree (Eucalyptus occidentalis)7 BATTAMS RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
February 2025
- Change of use from office to consulting rooms with associated signage305 PAYNEHAM RD ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 3 170 FIRST AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
January 2025
- Masonry pillar front fence & gates67 TENTH AV ROYSTON PARK SA 5070Decision Made
2024· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 26 proposals
26 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 28 proposals
28 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
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 11 Payneham Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Payneham Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Sixth Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Sixth Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Sixth Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Royston Park CafeCafe
- Hair Mode on BattamsHairdresser
59c Battams Road
- Star LaundromatLaundry
Unit Shop H 309 Payneham Road, Royston Park
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
89 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 61.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #126 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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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