Median house price
$1.98M
-17% change
SA · Burnside Council
Tusmore, 5065
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,563
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.9%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,298/wk
Employment rate
60.7%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,975,000
Languages at home
23.8%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Burnside Council, Tusmore is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Long-term locals and family households define 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.
Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer parks and green space, plus growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tusmore snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$645/wk
Houses $785 · Units $530
Population (ERP)
1,563
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
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
#41
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
34th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
91st
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
- 41.1/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3565th in Australia
- State rank
- 376th in SA
- Peer rank
- #41 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #271 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $530
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $785
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $645
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,975,000
- Median price change
- -17.3%
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
1,563(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 56th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +3.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +59
- Growth rank in SA
- 56th 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 (~1,600), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,503
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,298
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 616
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,184
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 399 / 166 / 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)
- 35
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 301 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 21
- Increase (daily rate)
- +21%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Other Theft8
- Sct - Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle7
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 (11 schools)
- 1,127
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 91th
School list
- Marryatville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 1,759 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Loreto CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 717 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Burnside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 686 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Linden Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 981 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Marryatville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 506 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Patrick's Special SchoolSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 1115 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 51 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mary MacKillop CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 291 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 192 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Pembroke SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1171 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,672 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Rose Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 525 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 1.7 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Burnside Advanced Early Learning CentrePortrush Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 11 Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 12 Northumberland St - West side
- Stop 12 Stirling St - North side
- Stop 13 Northumberland St - West side
- Stop 9 Portrush Rd / Stirling St- 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
100 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 fast food · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 3 swimming pools · 2 ev charging
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 31/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.33
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.33
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.67
Food & drink(5)
- East Club CafeCafe
Greenhill Road
- The Village GreenCafe
401 Greenhill Road
- Tusmore PizzaFast food
- Black Dog GalleryRestaurant
- Indian OvenRestaurant
Unit 6 455 Greenhill Road
Community(3)
- Glenside Lions BookmartCommunity centre
Unit 4 Kennaway Street, Tusmore
- Burnside Advanced Early Learning CentreKindergarten
362 Portrush Road
- Burnside LibraryLibrary
401 Greenhill Road
Health & services(1)
- Tusmore Dental CareDentist
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Tusmore ParkPark
- Playground
- Sports field
- PoolwerxSwimming pool
467 Greenhill Road
- Swimming pool (2)
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(28)
- Artwork
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (14)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- BM ConnectionsCar repair
453a Greenhill Road
- Car repair
453 Greenhill Road
- Drinking water (3)
- EV charging
- RAA ChargeEV charging
- Civic Centre GardensGarden
- ARII Hairdresser & BarberHairdresser
Greenhill Road
- Sirocco OrganicsHealth Food
Greenhill Road
- Star LaundromatLaundry
463 Greenhill Road
- Natures TouchMassage
Unit 7 455 Greenhill Road
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (14)
- Picnic Table (3)
- Austral-Asian Community ChurchPlace of worship
5 Kennaway Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Greenhill PsychologyPsychotherapist
Unit 1 455 Greenhill Road
- Public Bookcase
- Tusmore Park Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Shower
- Waste Basket (7)
- Signal HealthYes
Portrush Road
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Austral-Asian Community Church
5 Kennaway Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Burnside Day Surgery (1.1 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)
- 33
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.1
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· 17 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations, Removal of one regulated Jacaranda Tree from the rear yard21 BARR-SMITH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Additions to existing outbuilding (garage), alterations to dwelling and rear alfresco and new swimming pool38 NORTHUMBERLAND ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Upper storey additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new attached verandah2B BAKEWELL ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)2 STIRLING ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
June 2026
- Double storey detached dwelling including ancillary accommodation, retaining walls and fencing44 TUSMORE AV TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including internal alterations to ground floor, roof replacement to alfresco verandah and part of dwelling, addition of upper level, and associated partial demolition of building51 NORTHUMBERLAND ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing carport and construction of new replacement carport40 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
May 2026
- Partial demolition, Dwelling addition and building alterations48 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls, fencing and associated demolition works46 KENNAWAY ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Advertising Signage (Banners)401 GREENHILL RD TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) regulated tree - Lephostemon concertos (Qld Box)22 HYDE ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
April 2026
- Demolition of all existing structures54 NORTHUMBERLAND ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)419 GREENHILL RD TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including an upper level, outbuilding containing garage and pool room, swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls, fencing, removal of two (2) regulated trees and associated partial and full demolition works27 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065;29 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
March 2026
- Replacement Building - Outbuilding (garage)33 KENNAWAY ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations to Local Heritage Place, including replacement of 4 existing vents with new vents, and replacement of metal doors with brickwork4 KENNAWAY ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
February 2026
- Demolition of existing front fence and construction of new front fence and sliding gate13 BAKEWELL ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, swimming pool with safety barriers and associated demolition works77 NORTHUMBERLAND ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
November 2025
- Dwelling Addition, Building alteration and Partial demolition11 KENNAWAY ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Removal of existing lean-to, rear decking and patio and replacing with Brick veneer extension consisting of 2 bedroooms, bathroom, Laundry and Lounge area.45 KENNAWAY ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Single storey additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new attached garage, inground swimming pool and front masonry and palisade fence28 LYNINGTON ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 25010011 – Alter dwelling floor plan, materials, finishes and elevations as well as fencing and pool changes20 STIRLING ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
October 2025
- Land Division (Torrens Title) - creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing44 TUSMORE AV TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Removal of one regulated Pyrus ussuriensis (Ornamental Pear) tree and two other exempt trees located in the rear yard11 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Advertisement Signage4 KENNAWAY ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
September 2025
- Variation to DA 25027794 - relocate shed9 BARR-SMITH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)9 BARR-SMITH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
August 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including additions to ground level and upper level; associated partial demolition of building; new shed; new carport added to existing carport; and demolition of two existing sheds17 KENNAWAY ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Brush FenceUNIT 1 1 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition16 BURKE ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and all associated structures and construction of one (1) single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, fencing and removal of three (3) regulated and two (2) significant trees79 NORTHUMBERLAND ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
July 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including a mezzanine level, verandah, masonry fire place, swimming pool with safety barriers, fencing and associated partial demolition works4 HYDE ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Fence - automatic folding gate19 STIRLING ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
June 2025
- Variation to DA 180\0809\20 - Alterations to garage12 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and alteration, deck with associated verandah on top2 ROTHBURY AV TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Installation of 2x Stratco sheds13 BAKEWELL ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
May 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling, swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls, fencing and removal of one (1) regulated tree (Grevillea robusta)20 STIRLING ST TUSMORE SA 5065Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) Significant Eucalyptus spathulata (Swamp Mallet) from Council verge and replace with three (3) new trees.401 GREENHILL RD TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Pool40 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision Made
- Front fence and associated partial demolition of existing fence11 BRANDRETH ST TUSMORE SA 5065Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksGreenhill Road, Verdale Av01 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Asphalt WorksGreenhill Road, Verdale Av15 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
319 heritage places
- House417 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House419 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House421 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House427 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House429 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House431 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House433 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House435 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House437 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory item
- House439 Greenhill Road TUSMOREContributory 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 1.7 km away).
Coalition 47.5%Labor 52.5%
4.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- TusmoreLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- BurnsideLabor 51.8% · Coalition 48.2% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- KensingtonLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Linden ParkLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- BeaumontLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)1.4 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)
- 10/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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Comparable suburbs
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