SA · Prospect Council
Thorngate, SA, 5082
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Suburb snapshot
Thorngate is a small locality in the Prospect area, home to around 180 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 101 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 561.1 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 3 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
- 180
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $3,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 67
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,763
- Employment rate
- 66.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 4 / 0
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 101
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 98
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 561.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 118
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft47
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Shop47
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
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 7 Main North Rd - North West side
- Stop 7 Prospect Rd - 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
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksFitzroy Terrace, Fitzroy Terrace Service Rd03 Jun 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksFitzroy Terrace, Fitzroy Terrace Service Rd01 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksFitzroy Terrace, Fitzroy Terrace Service Rd16 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 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.
19 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Two-storey Detached Dwelling, Front Fence, Outbuilding, Retaining walls and Fences, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence21 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling, Verandahs, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence, and Fencing and Retaining Walls27 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Garage) and Removal of Significant Tree (Willow Myrtle)27 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Under Assessment
October 2025
- Inground Swimming Pool and Safety Fence37 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Garage (replace existing garage)31 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
November 2024
- Advertising Displays (Rebranding BP Signage to Shell)20A -20B MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082;20A MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082;20B MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
October 2024
- Carport19 CHURCHER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling, garage (UMR), Alfresco (URM) and Masonry front fence.37 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Carport8 CHURCHER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
September 2023
- bullnose verandah10 THORNGATE ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
- • Variation to DA 22039821 – change in roof material from colorbond roof sheeting to galvanised roof sheeting • Variation to DA 22037214 – changes to the boundary fence • New outbuilding5 FITZROY TCE THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
January 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence5 FITZROY TCE THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Proposed partial demolition , renovation and extension to an existing dwelling.5 FITZROY TCE THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
November 2022
- Replacement of side and rare fence.5 FITZROY TCE THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
August 2022
- bullnose carport and front verandah renovation4 CHURCHER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
April 2022
- Significant Tree Removal31 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
March 2022
- Fence and retaining wall on western boundary17 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
June 2021
- Demolition of existing verandah, alterations to existing dwelling (new windows, sliding door) and construction of a single storey dwelling addition8 THORNGATE ST THORNGATE SA 5082Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- ON THE RUN PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bus stop
- Stop 7 Main North Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Prospect Road - East sideBus stop
- OportoFast food
20A Main North Road
- OTR ThorngatePetrol station
20A Main North Road, Thorngate
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)
- 9/10
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
5 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
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- Advertising Displays (Rebranding BP Signage to Shell)planning20A -20B MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082;20A MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082;20B MAIN NORTH RD THORNGATE SA 5082Lodged 12 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning19 CHURCHER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Lodged 22 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning8 CHURCHER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Lodged 04 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
- Demolition of existing verandah, alterations to existing dwelling (new windows, sliding door) and construction of a single storey dwelling additionplanning8 THORNGATE ST THORNGATE SA 5082Lodged 16 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
- Fence and retaining wall on western boundaryplanning17 CARTER ST THORNGATE SA 5082Lodged 09 Mar 2022 · 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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