SA · West Torrens Council
Thebarton, SA, 5031
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
54.3/100
How this score is calculated#151 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Thebarton is a small locality in the West Torrens area, home to around 1,442 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 155 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 107.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $668 (flats $750, houses $650), median house prices near $1,495,000 (up 78% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 7 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,442
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,429
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 73 of 737
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,627
- Employment rate
- 64.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 39 / 185 / 98
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)
- $750
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $667.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,495,000
- Median price change
- +78%
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)
- 155
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 126
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 107.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 97
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault8
- Other Property Damage And Environmental31
- Other Theft33
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Theft From Motor Vehicle30
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
- 752
- Warriappendi Secondary SchoolSpecial · ICSEA 752
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
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 3 George St - North side
- Stop 4 George St - North side
- Stop 5 South Rd - East side
- Stop 6 South Rd - East side
- Stop 8 South Rd - North East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
7 active roadworks / incidents
- HaulingSouth Road, North Pde25 May 2026 – 30 Jun 2031
- HaulingSouth Road, West Thebarton Rd25 May 2026 – 30 Jun 2031
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, Weber St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, Ross St02 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, Ballantyne St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, Ashley St02 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, Weber St03 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
217 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Retrospective change of use to general industry (fresh fruit preparation, packaging and distribution), with associated attached advertisement14 BENNETT ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations and addition to existing dwelling with outbuilding31 SMITH ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Internal office partitions for 35-37 Stirling St, Thebarton1 -39 LITTLE WINWOOD ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
April 2026
- Concrete Swimming Pool with proposed safety features80 KINTORE ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
March 2026
- Building alterations (installation of fixings to roof) to a State Heritage Place and associated installation of 386 x roof mounted solar panels1 -39 LITTLE WINWOOD ST THEBARTON SA 5031;35 Stirling StreetUnder Assessment
February 2026
- Retrospective change of use of rear portion of existing building from shop to light industry (carpentry workshop) and office28 DEW ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Shed for the use of storage in association with an existing office38 PHILLIPS ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Advertisement61 SOUTH RD THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 211/1455/2015 'Change of use to Doggy day care' - Modify condition 4 to increase the capacity of the facility to care for 100 dogs.39 CAWTHORNE ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
January 2026
- Internal dwelling alterations and verandah to the rear110 GEORGE ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Construction of a Carport, Pergola and Pool House with Store18 NEVILLE RD THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
2025· 47 proposals
December 2025
- Variation of Development Application 24042435 - addition of deck, above ground pool in lieu of in ground, changes to external appearance of addition and adjustments to siting of garage32 CHAPEL ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Change of use to seafood processing (lndustry)3 ANN ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Community title land division - creating five (5) allotments from one (1) existing30 -38 LITTLE WINWOOD ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Construction of three (3) warehouses with associated advertising, roof mounted air conditioning, fencing, car parking and landscapingLOT 1703 ANN NELSON DR THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - creating five (4) allotments from one (1) existing30 -38 LITTLE WINWOOD ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Nine (9) double storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, associated retaining walls and landscaping30 -38 LITTLE WINWOOD ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
November 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)119 GEORGE ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Illuminated advertising signage1 PORT RD THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming pool and associated safety fence16 HOLLAND ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and alterations including partial demolition53 MARIA ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Variation of development authorisation 21035887 to condition 6 (hours of operation).28 DEW ST THEBARTON SA 5031;77 -79 GEORGE ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
September 2025
- Deck rear of dwelling67 MARIA ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling7 BALLANTYNE ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Verandah (alfresco) and an outbuilding (garage)3 HOLLAND ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandahUNIT 1-2 28 WALSH ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Change of use to brewery12 -14 STIRLING ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
August 2025
- Change of use to an indoor recreation facility (wellness centre), together with associated swimming pools, fit-out, building alterations, and signage17 BENNETT ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Installation of business identification signage, comprising two illuminated (backlit) signs and one non-illuminated vinyl decal.29 PHILLIPS ST THEBARTON SA 5031;29A PHILLIPS ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation and modification to location of Urban Tree Canopy 2x small trees associated with existing dwelling25 SMITH ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Changing storm water conection from West Thebarton road to Ann Nelson Drive (refer application no 23018382) and new retaining wall around the carpark as per detail plan prepared by Drew Rudd36 WEST THEBARTON RD THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Partial change of use within existing building from office to light industry with associated internal and external building alterations including mechanical ductwork and rooftop flues, with minor alterations to existing car park8 -18 DALGLEISH ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Warehouse Fitout (Device Tech)101 PORT RD THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
July 2025
- Change in land use of existing carpark to a ticketed system and associated signageLOT 406 WINWOOD ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Second storey extension to expand existing store facility at rear of property.45A SMITH ST THEBARTON SA 5031Under Assessment
- Internal alterations to an existing detached dwelling, including reinstatement of walls and ceiling, enclosure of existing rear verandah to form a lounge/meals area, reconfiguration of internal layout including addition of ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, replacement of roof sheeting, and slab repair.3 HOLLAND ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions including part conversion of an existing outbuilding to a habitable theatre room44 KINTORE ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Variation to Development Applications 211/1103/2020 and 21017994 - Car park works including the installation of boundary fencing and vehicle access gates, additional car parking spaces with potential tree damaging activity40 WEST THEBARTON RD THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
June 2025
- Replacement Verandah4 LOWE ST THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
- Removal of Significant tree (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) located adjacent eastern boundary36 WEST THEBARTON RD THEBARTON SA 5031Decision Made
2024· 35 proposals
35 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 37 proposals
37 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
89 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- O'Furno Pane Di Casa & Espresso BarBakery
- St Peter's BakehouseBakery
- Authentic Ambra LiqeursBar
- APBCBathroom Furnishing
93-97 South Road, Thebarton
- Bbq
- Dawn Latex BedsBed
34 Cawthorne Street
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Stop 1A George Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 1A George Street - 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 · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- 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 · 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
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Lady Gowrie Child CentreDew Streetchildcare
- Little Kindy ThebartonWalter Streetchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- 54.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #151 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
- Lady Gowrie Child CentrechildcareDew Streetchildcare
- Little Kindy ThebartonchildcareWalter Streetchildcare
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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