SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
St Morris, SA, 5068
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Desirability index
#60 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
St Morris is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 1,598 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 53 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 33.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $575, 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,598
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,698
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 47 of 681
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,895
- Employment rate
- 60.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 208 / 19
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)
- $580
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $575
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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 53
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 46
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 228 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 39
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental13
- Other Theft10
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv5
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
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 11 Magill Rd - North side
- Stop 12 Magill Rd - North side
- Stop 13 Magill Rd - North side
- Stop 16B Glynburn Rd - West side
- Stop School Glynburn Rd / Brookside 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.
127 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling, masonry front fence, garage and associated boundary fencing and retaining walls75 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling13 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
May 2026
- double storey detached dwelling and associated fencing13 FOURTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing44 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
April 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling with masonry front fence, and outbuilding, verandah and swimming pool with associated safety features8 FIFTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Change in use of the existing premises from a takeaway-only food outlet to a restaurant/café with dine-in facilities437 MAGILL RD ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling addition19 WILLIAMS AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- carport and verandah43 THOMAS AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Side dwelling addition to existing dwelling21 THOMAS AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
February 2026
- carport46 BREAKER ST ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
January 2026
- Removal of one (1) regulated tree33 THOMAS AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
2025· 27 proposals
November 2025
- Two-storey detached dwelling and swimming pool13 GREEN ST ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and spa and associated safety features33 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Rear verandah30B GARDINER AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling (second storey in roof space), ancillary accommodation building and combined fence & retaining walls81 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Carport, Verandah and Ancillary Accommodation79 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additions30 GAGE ST ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
October 2025
- additions and alterations to a detached dwelling33 GREEN ST ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- We wish to installed a 4x4m polycarbonate top freestanding pergola in our backyard - a bit further back from our verandah. This will be 2.3m in height, have no walls and quite a distance from any boundary.20 WILLIAMS AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Verandah15 FRANK ST ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Proposed swimming pool & spa, and associated swimming pool safety barrier51 THOMAS AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
September 2025
- Semi-enclosed carport containing bathroom, semi-enclosed verandah, outbuilding, masonry pillar front fence and in-ground swimming pool with associated safety features49 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations (including partial demolition), demolition of outbuildings and part of a pergola, construction of a semi-enclosed pergola with masonry walls and swimming pool safety fencing52 THIRD AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations & additions, deck, carport, verandah and increase to the height of side and rear boundary fencing17 THOMAS AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
August 2025
- Verandah21 -39 FIFTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Change of use from retail shop to consulting rooms, with associated fitout441 MAGILL RD ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
July 2025
- removal of one significant treeLOT 423 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Construction of a 1.8m masonry-pillared front and side fence with sliding gate41 GAGE ST ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Change of use to restaurant441 MAGILL RD ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Part masonry front fence3 GREEN ST ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
June 2025
- Removal of a regulated Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) tree40 THOMAS AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
May 2025
- Building alteration - installation of a fireplace4 SECOND AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Verandah & deck, separate verandah and alteration to fencing43 GARDINER AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
April 2025
- Illuminated signage attached to rooftop telecommunications tower291 GLYNBURN RD ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Change of use from office to two consulting room practices, including construction of an exercise physiology studio at rear (retrospective)415 MAGILL RD ST MORRIS SA 5068Under Assessment
March 2025
- Dwelling additions, construction of alfresco/verandah, and removal of two regulated trees50 GARDINER AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
January 2025
- Verandahs x 243 GARDINER AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling33 SEVENTH AV ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
2024· 26 proposals
December 2024
- Change of use to shops and offices (7 separate tenancies) with shared facilities and construction of associated outbuilding (storage shed)445 -447 MAGILL RD ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation3 BREAKER ST ST MORRIS SA 5068Decision Made
2023· 16 proposals
16 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 27 proposals
27 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
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- La Casa Del PaneBakery
375 Magill Road
- Indira BeautyBeauty salon
391 Magill Road
- Bench (2)
- Stop 11 Magill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 12 Magill Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Magill Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 16B Glynburn Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 16C Glynburn Road - West sideBus stop
- Espresso RoyaleCafe
357 Magill Road
- Gluten's FreedCafe
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
10 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
- 81.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #60 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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