SA · Onkaparinga Council

Sellicks Beach, SA, 5174

Current weather

11.4°CDense drizzle

83% humidity · 37.8 km/h wind · 13.1° / 10.8° today · 27.4 mm rain

Desirability index

73/100

#41 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 9:42 pm ACST

Suburb snapshot

Sellicks Beach is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 2,705 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 66 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $610, median house prices near $970,000 (up 20% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population: 2,705
Median age: 41
Median household income / week: $1,424
Dwelling vacancy: 22.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 293 of 1,326
Median monthly mortgage: $1,391
Employment rate: 58.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 74 / 17 / 9

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 3:56 pm ACST · 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): $610

Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26): 10
Median house price (Q1 2026): $970,000
Median price change: +19.8%

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 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25): 66
Against the person: 16
Against property: 50
Rate per 1,000 residents: 24.4
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 169 residents
State safety percentile: 34.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences: 15
Year-on-year change: 0%

Most common offence types

Other Property Damage And Environmental19
Other Theft6
Sct - Non Residence4
Sct - Residence6
Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury10

Data sources & freshness

SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:21 pm ACST · Financial-year releases

Public transport

21 public transport stops in this suburb

Stop 142 Sellicks Beach Rd - North side
Stop 143 The Esplanade - West side
Stop 144 The Esplanade - West side
Stop 145 The Esplanade - West side
Stop 146 Gulf View Rd - South side

Data sources & freshness

Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:07 pm ACST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

361 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

June 2026
Removal of internal load bearing wall, with attached structural engineer report16 Jun 2026
29 NORMAN VICTORY PDE SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Two storey detached dwelling with roof top deck, garage and swimming pool16 Jun 2026
14 ESPLANADE SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fences04 Jun 2026
16 DUNROSSIL AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
May 2026
Dwelling additions with associated deck30 May 2026
22 CLARK CT SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
In- ground swimming pool with safety barrier27 May 2026
LOT 3 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
A single storey detached dwelling26 May 2026
20 WELLINGTON AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Carport26 May 2026
6 MILFORD AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Single storey detached dwelling22 May 2026
LOT 13 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Single storey detached dwelling22 May 2026
LOT 311 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Verandah22 May 2026
6 PLAZA AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Replace existing shed17 May 2026
4 HERRICK ST SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls up to 400mm in height07 May 2026
11 SEASHORE AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Attached verandah03 May 2026
24 SHORELINE AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
April 2026
Verandah27 Apr 2026
24 MARITIME AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Single storey dwelling addition26 Apr 2026
28 GEORGE PDE SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Variation to 23014892 and 25017493 - reintegration of laundry and car park adjustments13 Apr 2026
LOT 2 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Ancillary accommodation09 Apr 2026
24 CAPRI CR SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Verandah07 Apr 2026
13 CARONIA COVE SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
domestic outbuilding - shed07 Apr 2026
19 STIRLING AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
March 2026
Carport30 Mar 2026
22 ALEXANDER ST SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Single storey dwelling, retaining walls, fencing and tree damaging activity30 Mar 2026
LOT 7 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Verandah27 Mar 2026
16 RIVIERA RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Single storey detached dwelling26 Mar 2026
LOT 28 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Dwelling addition and alteration13 Mar 2026
34 SHORELINE AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Outbuilding to be used as Garaport06 Mar 2026
12 VIRGO PDE SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Single storey detached dwelling05 Mar 2026
LOT 18 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Land division boundary realignment (2 into 2 allotments) and retention of existing detached dwelling01 Mar 2026
22 -24 STIRLING AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
February 2026
Two storey detached dwelling with a double garage, retaining wall, fencing, and a swimming pool.25 Feb 2026
16 SHORELINE AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Single storey detached dwelling16 Feb 2026
LOT 35 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Outbuilding (shed)13 Feb 2026
LOT 25 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Retrospective- retaining wall and masonry fence up to 2m height04 Feb 2026
34 MARITIME AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
January 2026
Single storey split level dwelling including fencing and retaining wall.30 Jan 2026
LOT 16 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Single storey detached dwelling29 Jan 2026
83 ALEXANDER ST SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Outbuilding (garage)16 Jan 2026
9 ARMSTRONG ST SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers15 Jan 2026
9 SEASHORE AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Dwelling additions including garage and bathroom09 Jan 2026
7 ESPLANADE SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Outbuilding (garage)09 Jan 2026
LOT 15 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Construction of a tourist accommodation facility comprising three accommodation cabins, each with an attached deck and carport08 Jan 2026
181 BUTTON RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Under Assessment
Attached Verandah05 Jan 2026
1 ARCADIA CR SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made
Boundary adjustment / substitute sheet for the Primary Community Title (21A4293.PCSUB)05 Jan 2026
LOT 32 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174;LOT 33 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174;LOT 34 JUSTS RD SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Decision Made

2025· 71 proposals

71 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 55 proposals

55 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 62 proposals

62 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 74 proposals

74 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 1 July 2026 at 4:10 pm ACST

Amenities

41 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Bench (6)
Stop 132 Justs Road - East sideBus stop
Stop 132 Justs Road - West sideBus stop
Stop 133 Justs Road - East sideBus stop
Stop 133 Monaco Boulevard - West sideBus stop
Stop 134 Justs Road - East sideBus stop
Stop 135 Sellecks Beach Road - North sideBus stop
Stop 136 Sellecks Beach Road - North sideBus stop
Stop 138 George Parade - South sideBus stop
Stop 139 George Parade - South sideBus stop

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 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 3/10
IRSD decile (2021): 4/10

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 1 July 2026 at 3:56 pm ACST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

7 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 1 July 2026 at 4:11 pm ACST

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 1 July 2026 at 4:21 pm ACST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 6
Parks (OSM): 6

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 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 73.0/100
Cohort rank: #41 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:42 pm ACST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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A single storey detached dwellingplanning20 WELLINGTON AV SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
Ancillary accommodationplanning24 CAPRI CR SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
Attached Verandahplanning1 ARCADIA CR SELLICKS BEACH SA 5174Lodged 05 Jan 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:11 pm ACST
PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:10 pm ACST

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