SA · Unley Council
Unley, SA, 5061
Current weather
11.7°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 13.1° / 10.7° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
74.5/100
How this score is calculated#83 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Unley is a smaller suburban community in the Unley area, home to around 3,997 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 281 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 70.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650 (flats $600, houses $750), median house prices near $1,671,000 (down 27% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 4 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
- 3,997
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,037
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 177 of 1,909
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 64%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 91 / 350 / 471
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)
- $600
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $750
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 35
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,671,000
- Median price change
- -27.3%
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)
- 281
- Against the person
- 40
- Against property
- 241
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 100 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 38
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental54
- Other Theft56
- Sct - Non Residence30
- Theft From Motor Vehicle27
- Theft From Shop26
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,117.5
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · ICSEA 1081
- Unley Kindergarten47 Oxford TerracePreschools
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1154
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
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 3 King William Rd - East side
- Stop 4 Duthy St - East side
- Stop 5 Duthy St - East side
- Stop 5 King William Rd - East side
- Stop 6 Duthy St - West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Kerbing InstallationUnley Road, Clyde St13 Apr 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationUnley Road, Dunks St13 Apr 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationUnley Road, Clyde St22 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerUnley Road, Oxford Tce24 Jun 2026 – 08 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.
504 planning-related records
2026· 47 proposals
June 2026
- Removal of significant tree (a willow myrtle)12 PALMERSTON RD UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Partial change of use from consulting room and commercial kitchen to consulting rooms, alterations and additions to the existing building, installation of a sign to the facade, alterations to the car park and associated landscaping82 MAUD ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, front fence, swimming pool with associated pool safety fencing, combined boundary fencing and retaining walls (Lot 3)5 REDGUM WAY UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Street tree (Eucalyptus sideroxylon - Ironbark) in the verge forward of 101 Frederick Street, UNLEY101 FREDERICK ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Alterations to existing building and third party advertising signage93A -93B UNLEY RD UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing indoor recreation centre (Sturt bowling club), demolition of existing light poles and verandah, construction of new light poles and a verandah and alteration to existing outbuilding to include a kiosk21 TRIMMER TCE UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Fencing27 MILLER ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Alterations and single storey dwelling addition3 MARION ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing secondary street fencing and construction of a secondary street fencing3 BARROW ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Pylon sign with LED displayUNIT 1 16 -18 UNLEY RD UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Removal of two regulated trees (Cupressus sempervirens Stricta)38 -40A UNLEY RD UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
May 2026
- Demolition of existing porch and construction of bullnose verandah at front of dwelling35 ROBERTS ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Partial demolition and demolition of ancillary structures, alterations to the existing dwelling and a single storey dwelling addition4 WINDSOR ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 6 50 MARY ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Colorbond fence to a maximum height of 2.3 metres in heightUNIT 2 59 GEORGE ST UNLEY SA 5061;UNIT 3 59 GEORGE ST UNLEY SA 5061;UNIT 4 59 GEORGE ST UNLEY SA 5061;UNIT 5 59 GEORGE ST UNLEY SA 5061;UNIT 6 59 GEORGE ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and secondary street fencing, construction of secondary street fence and alterations to swimming pools safety barrier1 LANGHAM TCE UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Removal of 2 Significant trees (Callistemon viminalis (Bottlebrush) ) and 1 Regulated tree (Lophostemon confertus (Queensland box))69 KING WILLIAM RD UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application ID 22043120 involving building work comprising floor area reductions to Levels 1-4, removal of external lift, relocation of internal lift and entry lobby, modifications to southern, western and eastern elevations (including window modifications), and changes to southern boundary setbacks and Level 4 roof form.119 GREENHILL RD UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah (vergola)LOT 2 REDGUM WAY UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
April 2026
- Removal of a Regulated Street Tree (Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. Oxycarpa)101 FREDERICK ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations, fencing and open car parking220 YOUNG ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Partial enclosure of carport34 FAIRFORD ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Retail Tenancy Fitout - Shop 29A (Bakers Delight)11 ARTHUR ST UNLEY SA 5061;204 MORNINGTON RD UNLEY SA 5061;LOT 1 ARTHUR ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
March 2026
- Freestanding verandah and alterations to pool safety fencing84 FREDERICK ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Painting of the Local Heritage Place50 HUGHES ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of existing front fence and construction of a front fence17 RAMAGE ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition and construction of a front fence and swimming pool with associated safety barriers and alterations to existing outbuilding7 MARION ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of a verandah52A MILLER ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structure and partial demolition of existing dwelling, internal alterations and a single-storey dwelling addition49 MARY ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Extension to existing carport93A -93B UNLEY RD UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Removal of a significant tree Eucalyptus leucoxylon (SA Blue Gum)50 THOMAS ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Re-allocation of existing office and consulting spaces23 -23A KING WILLIAM RD UNLEY SA 5061;25 -25A KING WILLIAM RD UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Two (2) two storey semi-detached dwellings, fencing and retaining walls.1 ALLEN GR UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Alterations from a pergola to a verandah22 FAIRFORD ST UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Partial demolition to rear of dwelling, internal alterations and a single storey dwelling addition and carport26 OXFORD TCE UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a double storey detached dwelling, front fence, in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features, combined boundary fencing and retaining walls (Lot 1)LOT 1 REDGUM WAY UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Construction of an eight (8) level residential flat building and two (2) three (3) level dwellings, and partial demolition of a Local Heritage Place.135 GREENHILL RD UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Installation of air conditioning system installed on the roof of the rear alfresco14 HART AV UNLEY SA 5061Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and construction of a two storey building comprising a garage and ancillary accommodation and swimming pool with associated safety barriers47 EDMUND AV UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
- Demolition of ancillary structures and construction of dwelling additions and alterations64 MARION ST UNLEY SA 5061Under Assessment
2025· 84 proposals
84 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 96 proposals
96 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 80 proposals
80 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 94 proposals
94 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 99 proposals
99 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
150 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZBank
- banksaBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- Bench (27)
- AvantiPlusBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bicycle Repair Station (2)
- Stop 1 King William Road - East 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)
- 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
166 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Unley Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 74.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #83 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
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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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