Median house price
$1.51M
+15% change
SA · Campbelltown Council
Tranmere, 5073
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,633
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.1%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,866/wk
Employment rate
62.3%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,511,500
Languages at home
34.5%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Tranmere is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Campbelltown Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus parks and green space less decisive.
At a glance
Tranmere snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $665 · Units $475
Population (ERP)
4,633
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#4
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
32nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
81st
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 5% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 816th in Australia
- State rank
- 29th in SA
- Peer rank
- #4 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #20 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $475
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $665
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 40
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,511,500
- Median price change
- +15%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
4,633(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +9.1% over 5 years · 88th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +9.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +75
- Change in 5 years
- +386
- Growth rank in SA
- 88th 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 (~5,000), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,136
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,866
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 101 of 1,694
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,978
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,288 / 186 / 113
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 100
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 74
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 159 residents
- State safety percentile
- 31.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 94
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -26.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental17
- Other Theft18
- Sct - Residence7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
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 (7 schools)
- 1,090
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 81th
School list
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 208 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Morialta Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 570 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Magill SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 744 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Norwood International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 1,667 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- East Torrens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Trinity Gardens SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1103 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 695 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.9 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
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 14 Magill Rd - North side
- Stop 16 / 16D Glynburn Rd - East side
- Stop 17 Glynburn Rd - East side
- Stop 18 Arthur St - North side
- Stop 18 Glynburn 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
77 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 2 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Decent local green space — 3 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 16 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 72/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.97
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.73
Food & drink(4)
- Domino'sFast food
- OportoFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Restaurant
Shopping(3)
- OTRConvenience store
- Ok Asian SupermarketSupermarket
154 Glynburn Road
Community(1)
- Saint Joseph's School TranmereSchool
Health & services(6)
- ACHAL Specialist Medical CentreClinic
136 Glynburn Road
- Eastern Community Mental Health CentreClinic
- Family PracticeClinic
194 Glynburn Road
- Lee's Acupunture and Herbals ClinicClinic
517 Magill Road
- Tranmere Village Medical CentreClinic
164
- Star Discount ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Park (2)
- The GumsPark
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
Transport(16)
16 bus stops
Other(16)
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (4)
- Bicycle Parking
- Car wash
- Drinking water (2)
- The Fabulous ScavengerFurniture
162
- Daily Chinese MassageMassage
- Parking (14)
- Pet Grooming
- OTR TranmerePetrol station
172-176 Glynburn Road, Tranmere
- Picnic Table (9)
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Campbelltown City CouncilShelter
- Log cabinShelter
- Waste Basket
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ramsay Day Clinic Kahlyn (1.4 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)
- 112
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.2
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 40 proposals
July 2026
- Single storey dwelling with associated landscaping, earthworks, retaining walls and fencing with a total combined height of 2.38 metres16 FOURTH ST TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- 2 double storey detached dwellings with associated landscaping and removal of two Significant trees18 FREEMAN AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 25022886 to add 1 additional level (total 5 levels)515 MAGILL RD TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Land Division (Torrens Title) to create 1 additional allotment (1 into 2)2 GRAY ST TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- New Storage Shed to be built onto existing slab21 HALLETT AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
June 2026
- Removal of Significant Street Tree - Agonis Flexuosa (willow myrtle)52 BROOKSIDE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Land division - 1 into 2 Torrens title allotments469 MAGILL RD TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- installation of concrete swimming pool9 COPE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- removal of regulated Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) tree in the rear of property5 MAGAREY AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Conversion of an existing 60m² shed to form ancillary residential accommodation (granny flat) associated with the existing dwelling7 CAMROC AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition - front verandah6 GRACE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Proposed garage extension and rear verandah26 MILTON AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- proposed swimming pool and safety fencing12 SHAKESPEARE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)16 SANDO AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create three (3) allotments (one into three)7 STAGG DR TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
April 2026
- Conversion of garage to home office (Retrospective)UNIT 4 22 MILTON AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Double storey detached dwelling with associated swimming pool, landscaping, retaining walls and fencing with a total combined height of 2.5 metres60B REID AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Dwelling extension and side carport with the retention of Lemon Scented gum (Corymbia citridora) tree6 GRACE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Privacy Screen along the Eastern Boundary44 BROOKSIDE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
March 2026
- Replace existing roof tiles with colorbond sheet roofing (monument)264 GLYNBURN RD TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- replacement outbuilding (shed)1 COWPER ST TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Variation to DA24015448 - to remove conditions 5 & 6 requiring the payment into the Urban Tree Fund and replanting of nine (9) trees on site44 BIRKINSHAW AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Community Title allotments (to divide allotment 210 from DA 26006278 into two allotments)6 RICHARDSON AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Torrens Title allotments6 RICHARDSON AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Verandah17 MILTON AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Removal of two regulated trees - Melaleuca armillaris (Honey Myrtle - front tree) and Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Box - along rear boundary)6 GRACE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
February 2026
- Two Double Storey Detached Dwellings together with associated minor civil works, landscaping and fencing2 GRAY ST TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create 1 additional allotment (1 into 2) and erect two (2) detached dwellings - one single storey facing Dryden Avenue, and one part two storey facing Hextall Avenue including front fences21 HEXTALL AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)35 DAVIES AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Three (3) single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, the removal of one regulated (Agonis flexousa), associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing with a total combined height of 2.35 metres7 STAGG DR TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- free-standing verandah36 BARONS ST TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- inground swimming pool and associated safety fencing6 SHAKESPEARE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
- Verandah224 GLYNBURN RD TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
January 2026
- Removal of Significant Tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis / River red gum)33 BROOKSIDE AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)5 TENNYSON AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- New verandah, removal of existing verandah6A GLEN AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Installation of a swimming pool with safety fence8 MILTON AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Verandah4D CAMROC AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to Single Storey Dwelling, Side and Rear Verandah, Front Porch and Detached Rumpus Room to the Rear (retrospective)12 STANLEY ST TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- Remove a significant Agonis flexuosa tree27 YONGALA ST TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Replacement front masonry boundary fencing505 MAGILL RD TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
- ancillary accommodation (granny flat)1 ORANGE GR TRANMERE SA 5073Under Assessment
November 2025
- Two (2) double storey semi-detached dwellings together with associated minor civil works, retaining walls, fences and landscaping1 CAMROC AV TRANMERE SA 5073Decision Made
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
Heritage
50 heritage places
- 'The Gums' ReserveShakespeare Avenue Res (1) - Res (2) Shakespeare Avenue TRANMERELocal heritage
- Dwelling14 Fourth Street TRANMERELocal heritage
- Dwelling21 Hallett Avenue TRANMERELocal heritage
- Dwelling 'Fermoy Court'16 Galway Grove TRANMERELocal heritage
- Dwelling ('Tranmere House') & Fence3 Kings Grove TRANMEREState heritage
- House1 Brookside Avenue TRANMEREContributory item
- House3 Brookside Avenue TRANMEREContributory item
- House5 Brookside Avenue TRANMEREContributory item
- House9 Brookside Avenue TRANMEREContributory item
- House11 Brookside Avenue TRANMEREContributory 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
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 41.1%Labor 58.9%
2.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- TranmereLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Rostrevor SouthLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- GlyndeLabor 56.0% · Coalition 44.0% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Magill SouthLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- MagillLabor 63.2% · Coalition 36.8% TPP (2025)1.7 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
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