SA · Mitcham Council
Springfield (SA), SA, 5062
Current weather
11°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#55 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Springfield (SA) is a small locality in the Mitcham area, home to around 548 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 14 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 25.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $700, houses $800), median house prices near $6,572,500 (up 2% 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
- 548
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $4,511
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 200
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,234
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 14 / 9
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)
- $700
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $800
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $6,572,500
- Median price change
- +1.6826530612244899%
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)
- 14
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 13
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 548 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Sct - Residence2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,133
- Mercedes CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1133
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 Fullarton Rd - East 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.
94 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Partial demolition and three-level dwelling addition5 ELMGLADE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- New masonry front fence55A DELAMERE AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding (garage) - Forward of building line18 HILLSIDE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and alteration26 BALFOUR RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Inground swimming pool and safety barrier19 BALFOUR RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
April 2026
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including alfresco, habitable building (pool house), new swimming pool and safety barrier and removal of three (3) Regulated trees3 SPRINGFIELD AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Variation to DA23021660 (Two storey detached dwelling, swimming pool & spa pool with safety fencing, retaining walls and boundary fences and associated variations applications) in order to amend the dwelling layout and design, driveway levels and pool layout.15 ELMGLADE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Variation to DA 23008267 - to amend previously approved landscaping (pool and pool fencing not part of variation)3 THE GLADE SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24038101 (Carport) - Screening to side of Carport9 GLENWOOD RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah with enclosed sides9 GLENWOOD RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
November 2025
- Installation of new tennis court light poles (4) and tree damaging activity (removal of a regulated tree).3 BALFOUR RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
October 2025
- Variation to Development Application 22042523 - changes to layout/footprint of ground and upper levels, removal of gym, squash court and sauna/pool room, reduced size of swimming pool and changes to boundary walls19 HILLSIDE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
September 2025
- Verandah7 WOODLAND RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 24036205 - basement level reconfiguration and changes to floor layouts, rear elevation, window and door openings and new wall, gate and plant room9 WOODLAND RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
July 2025
- Partially enclosed verandah (pool pavilion), walls, retaining walls, excavation and amended pool fence and pool filtration location.3 BALFOUR RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Tennis court with associated retaining walls, lighting, netting, and replacement of the existing boundary fence.16 CARRICK HILL DR SPRINGFIELD SA 5062;18 CARRICK HILL DR SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Refurbishment of existing tennis court, involving retractable court curtain and new lighting9 ELMGLADE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
May 2025
- Removal of a significant Tree (Willow Mrytle)18 COREEGA AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Features9 ELMGLADE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Proposed internal wall removal for internal renovation18 BALFOUR RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
April 2025
- Verandahs x 22A COREEGA AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Vary DA 24026676 - Extend master bedroom & move balcony5 WOODLAND RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
March 2025
- Variation of Development Application 22015281 to remove conditions for obscure glass9 ELMGLADE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
February 2025
- Carport22 CARRICK HILL DR SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
January 2025
- Retaining Wall and Fencing9 ELMGLADE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
2024· 19 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling Alterations and Additions4 BROOKSIDE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Masonry boundary fence and gates to street frontages (close proximity to two regulated street trees)35 DELAMERE AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
November 2024
- Construction of a new single-story detached dwelling.19 COREEGA AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Carport9 GLENWOOD RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
October 2024
- New three storey dwelling (under croft), swimming pool, fencing, retaining and the removal of a significant tree.9 WOODLAND RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Tennis court paving and associated fencing and lighting.9 GLENWOOD RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
September 2024
- Four storey detached dwelling, swimming pool with safety features, retaining walls, fencing and earthworks17 HILLSIDE RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
August 2024
- Dwelling alteration and addition to alter existing garage into living space and construct a new garage, with associated retaining and fencing.19 BALFOUR RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Additions & alterations5 WOODLAND RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Louvre Verandah55A DELAMERE AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing detached dwelling and alterations2 SPRINGFIELD AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
July 2024
- Double garage addition to front of existing house19 BALFOUR RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
June 2024
- Variation to existing approval with addition of garage to rear and removal of eternal stairs for new driveway.57 DELAMERE AV SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation of Development Application 210286407 NEWENHAM RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 22006303 - changes to roof and increase height of outbuilding (including new attic space) and changes to the front fence and entry gates16 CARRICK HILL DR SPRINGFIELD SA 5062;18 CARRICK HILL DR SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Decision Made
2023· 15 proposals
15 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 16 proposals
16 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.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 16 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
- College shopClothes
- Fast food
- Public toilets
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)
- 10/10
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
9 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)
- 1
- 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
- 82.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #55 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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- Additions & alterationsplanning5 WOODLAND RD SPRINGFIELD SA 5062Lodged 28 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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