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SA · Burnside Council
Skye, 5072
Est. population · Jun 2025
314
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.7%
Median age
50
Median income
$2,594/wk
Employment rate
57.3%
Languages at home
19.2%non-English
Most common: Italian, Spanish, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Skye is a practical smaller community in Burnside Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Skye snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$1,000/wk
Population (ERP)
314
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
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
#51
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
20th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
73rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
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
- 36.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4343rd in Australia
- State rank
- 459th in SA
- Peer rank
- #51 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #310 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $1,000
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 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
314(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 73th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +4.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in SA
- 73th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $2,594
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 119
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 107 / 0 / 0
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 5
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 293 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 63
- Increase (daily rate)
- +150.7%
Most common offence types
- Dangerous Or Negligent Acts1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Residence2
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,119
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- Magill SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 744 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ramsay Day Clinic Kahlyn (2.3 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.1
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
- 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 normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- dwelling addition, building alterations, earthwork and retaining walls7 HOMESTEAD CR SKYE SA 5072Under Assessment
April 2026
- Swimming pool, pool equipment, retaining walls, pool fencing, deck, and associated earthworks1 HOMESTEAD CR SKYE SA 5072Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling additions and alterations (Balcony to the rear)7 BISHOP ST SKYE SA 5072Under Assessment
- Building Alterations98 COACH RD SKYE SA 5072Under Assessment
2025· 6 proposals
August 2025
- Freestanding Verandah20 BISHOP ST SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
- Front fence1 WINDMILL ST SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
July 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling110 COACH RD SKYE SA 5072Under Assessment
June 2025
- Earthworks comprising both cut and fill and associated landscaping10 MCBEATH DR SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
March 2025
- Variation to Development Authorisation 23026793 and 180\0235\20 involving earthworks to alter the driveway and verge5 HOMESTEAD CR SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
February 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling14 BISHOP ST SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
November 2024
- Verandah16 MCBEATH DR SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
March 2024
- Swimming pool and associated pool equipment and safety barriers; pool deck; pool house and lower-level storage; new access point; and associated earthworks46-50 COACH RD SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling, ancillary earthworks, retaining walls & fencing, and wastewater system35 KNOX TCE SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of a 2.4m tall spear top fence.122 COACH RD SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
November 2023
- Retaining walls, fences, and associated earthworks33 KNOX TCE SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
September 2023
- Variation to previous development authorisation DA 180\0235\20 and DA ID: 23026793 including changes to the carport, outbuilding, deck (part of dwelling additions), retaining walls and associated earthworks5 HOMESTEAD CR SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
- Deck118 COACH RD SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
March 2023
- Internal alterations to existing dwelling, including changes to internal layout and conversion of existing garage to a habitable area and construction of carports forward of the dwelling7 BISHOP ST SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
January 2023
- Shade sail forward of existing dwelling78 COACH RD SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Replacement retaining wall4 VALE ST SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
July 2022
- Verandah16 MCBEATH DR SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
April 2022
- Swimming pool and associated pool equipment and pool safety barriers16 MCBEATH DR SKYE SA 5072Under Assessment
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling including deck and swimming pool12 HOMESTEAD CR SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
July 2021
- Carport46-50 COACH RD SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
April 2021
- NON-COMPLYING – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including internal alterations, façade renovation, dwelling extension, construction of two outbuildings, carport, swimming pool, deck with alfresco, vehicle manoeuvrability area over Council land, associated earthworks (greater than 9 cubic metres), retaining walls, privacy screen, and relocation of existing outbuilding5 HOMESTEAD CR SKYE SA 5072Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.7 km away).
Coalition 42.2%Labor 57.8%
1.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MagillLabor 63.2% · Coalition 36.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Magill SouthLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- StonyfellLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- TranmereLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Rostrevor SouthLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)2.7 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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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