SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
St Peters (SA), SA, 5069
Current weather
12.2°CThunderstorm
80% humidity · 22.9 km/h wind · 13.6° / 11° today · 24 mm rain
Desirability index
90.2/100
How this score is calculated#30 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
St Peters (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 3,231 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 184 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 56.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $530 (flats $470, houses $888), median house prices near $2,400,000 (up 20% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
- 3,231
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,266
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 101 of 1,329
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,700
- Employment rate
- 64.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 59 / 130 / 208
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)
- $470
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $887.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $530
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,400,000
- Median price change
- +20%
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)
- 184
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 160
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 135 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 48
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental20
- Other Theft43
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury15
- Theft From Motor Vehicle20
- Theft From Shop31
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
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,140.5
- East Adelaide SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1117
- St Peter's CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1164
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 6 Harrow Rd - North East side
- Stop 7 Sixth Ave - East side
- Stop 8 Payneham Rd - West side
- Stop 8 Sixth Ave - East side
- Stop 9 Payneham Rd - 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.
366 planning-related records
2026· 28 proposals
June 2026
- Concrete Swimming Pool and Spa with associated Safety features41 WINCHESTER ST ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Replacement rear verandah18 SIXTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated tree.58 FIFTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25038615 consisting of material changes to part of front elevation lower floor & part of upper floor walls Original Nature of Development Two-storey detached dwelling, in-ground swimming pool and masonry pillar front fence17 NINTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- outbuilding (shed) with mezzanine level25 NINTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and new addition, verandah, swimming pool, and ancillary accommodation.5A WINCHESTER ST ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- verandah65 THIRD AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- New ensuite on side of existing dwelling5 WINCHESTER ST ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
May 2026
- Tree Damaging Activity (removal of one regulated tree)203 PAYNEHAM RD ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- New front fence, pergola and facade updates26 NINTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Outbuilding, masonry wall and swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features75 SIXTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Front fence69 FIRST AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Addition to existing two-storey dwelling, new spa pool, ancillary accommodation and outbuilding over existing pool43 PLAYER CT ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
April 2026
- 24A2932 Land Division to swap council reserve land between the two councils concernedLOT 31 GOSS CT ST PETERS SA 5069;LOT 31 HARROW RD ST PETERS SA 5069;LOT 36 GILBERT ST GILBERTON SA 5081Decision Made
- Demolition of lean-to addition, outbuilding and fencing, internal and external alterations to existing Representative Building, and construction of two-storey dwelling additions, garage, carport, verandah, swimming pool, outbuilding and boundary fencing90 FIRST AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Remove of one (1) significant tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)149 PAYNEHAM RD ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- The removal of a Regulated Street Tree - Red Ironbark2 PLAYER AV ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)2 TENTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Installation to two (2) above-canopy advertisements (retrospective)139 PAYNEHAM RD ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding (garage for vehicle parking and domestic storage) and removal of two regulated trees203 PAYNEHAM RD ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Lighting Upgrade to St Peters Complex101 PAYNEHAM RD ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24032150 comprising the removal of the balcony and the enclosure of this area to form part of the internal building area, and internal alterations48 SIXTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing toilet block and construction of an outbuildingLOT 910 STEPHEN TCE ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of a verandah2 RIVER ST ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling, in-ground swimming pool and masonry pillar front fence17 NINTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
January 2026
- Two-storey dwelling addition, including associated alterations to the roof94 FIRST AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Installation of picture railing101 PAYNEHAM RD ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations & additions (including partial demolition), demolition of carport and construction of new garage3 SIXTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
2025· 80 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations to an existing dwelling, with construction of a new rear verandah2 SEVENTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Alterations to existing dwelling, demolition of existing carport and shed and construction of a new garage, outbuilding and deck55 FIRST AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Freestanding advertisement185 PAYNEHAM RD ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- additions and alterations (including partial demolition) to a detached dwelling, replacement verandahs and a swimming pool65 FOURTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling, in-ground swimming pool, combined fence & retaining walls, masonry front fence and removal of four (4) significant and two (2) regulated trees41 EIGHTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
November 2025
- RELOCATE MAIN BATHROOM TO SPARE BEDROOM. EXTEND KITCHEN INTO AREA VACATED BY CURRENT BATHROOM. BUILDER QUOTES APPROX $165,000 INCLUDES ALL SERVICES, BATHROOM FITOUT AND SECOND FIX. NEW KITCHEN AND DECORATING TO BE ARRANGED AT A LATER DATE.68 FOURTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Removal of a significant Swamp Mallet tree (Eucalyptus spathulata complex)51 STEPHEN TCE ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to a detached dwelling, and replacement of an existing garage with a two level garage and ancillary accommodation building with an attached verandah.LOT 2 FOURTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated Ornamental Pear (Pyrus calleryana) tree2 TENTH AV ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, with associated swimming pool and fencing (including masonry pillar front fence)7 STEPHEN TCE ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
- two storey detached dwelling, front fence and swimming pool6 RIVER ST ST PETERS SA 5069Decision Made
- Two-storey dwelling alterations & additions including partial demolition, demolition of outbuildings, construction of garage, freestanding verandah, swimming pool with associated safety features and decking, and fencing (along a portion of the St Peters Street boundary)25 THIRD AV ST PETERS SA 5069Under Assessment
2024· 69 proposals
69 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 63 proposals
63 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 57 proposals
57 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 67 proposals
67 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
82 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Sip'n Save CellarsAlcohol
- St Peters Bakehouse & Coffee ShopBakery
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (10)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Stop 10 Sixth Avenue - East sideBus stop
- Stop 10 Sixth Avenue - West sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Harrow Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Payneham Road - North West 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 · 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
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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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 90.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #30 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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