Median house price
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SA · Prospect Council
Thorngate, 5082
Est. population · Jun 2025
192
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.3%
Median age
47
Median income
$3,125/wk
Employment rate
66.2%
Languages at home
33.7%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Thorngate is a welcoming smaller community in Prospect Council, with a settled community character. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. For comparable suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been rising recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Thorngate snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
192
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
98th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
86th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
192(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +7.3% over 5 years · 54th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +7.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in SA
- 54th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 57 / 4 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 101
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 98
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 526
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 97.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 118
- Increase (daily rate)
- +74.6%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft47
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Shop47
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
- 1,105
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 86th
School list
- Blackfriars Priory SchoolCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 786 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Prescott CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 206 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- North Adelaide Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1144 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 296 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Wilderness SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1176 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 856 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1105 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Bowden Brompton Community SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 906 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 145 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Brompton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Prospect Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1109 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 537 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1101 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 484 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Walkerville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1139 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 548 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 7 Main North Rd - North West side
- Stop 7 Prospect Rd - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 fast food · 5 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 5/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 5.56
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- OportoFast food
20A Main North Road
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (5)
Transport(3)
3 bus stops
Other(3)
- Words and PlacesArtwork
- Parking
- OTR ThorngatePetrol station
20A Main North Road, Thorngate
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Archer St Day Hospital (1.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Traffic Signal Loop CuttingFitzroy Terrace, Fitzroy Terrace Service Rd03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
5 heritage places
- Dwelling7 Churcher St THORNGATELocal heritage
- Dwelling12 Churcher St THORNGATELocal heritage
- Dwelling (formerly 'Woodgate')5 Fitzroy Terrace THORNGATEState heritage
- Historic Sites (unclassified)2 Fitzroy Terrace THORNGATEContributory item
- Historic Sites (unclassified)3 Fitzroy Terrace THORNGATEContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
- Member of Parliament
- Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,436
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 34.4%Labor 65.6%
3.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Prospect WestLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- North AdelaideLabor 63.0% · Coalition 37.0% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- BromptonLabor 80.0% · Coalition 20.0% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Lower North AdelaideLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Renown ParkLabor 80.2% · Coalition 19.9% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Prospect Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.