SA · Tea Tree Gully Council
Upper Hermitage, SA, 5131
Current weather
9.3°CRain showers
89% humidity · 22.5 km/h wind · 11° / 8.1° today · 19.3 mm rain
Desirability index
65/100
How this score is calculated#115 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Upper Hermitage is a small locality in the Tea Tree Gully area, home to around 273 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 25.6 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 273
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,978
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 100
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 65.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 273 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
43 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage shed)131 WARNER RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling addition, outbuilding, and swimming pool.198 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding441 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Under Assessment
- Verandah92 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
February 2026
- Semi-Enclosed Verandah (Barbecue canopy)156 HANNAFORD HUMP RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
January 2026
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool and all required safety features.171 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Construction of a Second Dwelling & associated earthworks & access and a Change in Land Use of Existing Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation355 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling alterations and additions215C RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
July 2025
- Verandah433 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building174 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
April 2025
- Dwelling Addition439 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Under Assessment
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Agricultural building174 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
July 2024
- REPAIR AND REINSTATEMENT OF IMPACT-DAMAGED BUILDING (Shed)163 WARNER RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Swimming pool and front fence441 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
April 2024
- Two (2) temporary outbuildings (shipping containers) for placement of 30 months131 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
March 2024
- Swimming Pool, Pool Equipment and Safety Barrier125A RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
February 2024
- Two storey detached dwelling, verandah and above ground water storage tank251 WARNER RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Under Assessment
2023· 7 proposals
October 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling with retaining walls303B RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Installation Of Galvanised Water Tank And Access Driveway For Fire Water Tank231 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
August 2023
- Structure (Tennis Court) ancillary to dwelling - retrospective117F RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
June 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)303B RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
May 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)449 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
March 2023
- Shed125A RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
February 2023
- Shed & associated retaining walls259 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
2022· 13 proposals
December 2022
- Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls.441 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
August 2022
- Two Verandahs117F RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks, retaining walls and tree damaging activity125A RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
July 2022
- Outbuilding198 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Verandah & deck & outbuilding170 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
June 2022
- Carport443 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Underground concrete water storage tank160 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
April 2022
- Outbuilding198 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
February 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence165 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Outbuilding25 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
January 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed)245D RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Carport283 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Outbuilding (carport and storage)185 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling additions and alterations including deck, garage, swimming pool and safety barrier259 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
August 2021
- Stage 1: Completion of Single Storey Detached Dwelling with associated Earthworks and Landscaping, Horse Arena, Fencing, Earthworks and Landscaping, Outbuilding (Shed and Carport) and Water Storage Tank (Non-Complying)117E RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations25 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hermitage CFSFire station
300 Range Road North, Upper Hermitage
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 65.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #115 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
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Agricultural buildingplanning174 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 14 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning443 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 14 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning283 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 14 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a Second Dwelling & associated earthworks & access and a Change in Land Use of Existing Dwelling to Tourist Accommodationplanning355 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a dwelling addition, outbuilding, and swimming pool.planning198 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 18 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of an agricultural buildingplanning174 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 15 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Dwelling Additionplanning439 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 13 Apr 2025 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations including deck, garage, swimming pool and safety barrierplanning259 RANGE RD N UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 26 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Dwelling alterationsplanning25 VERRALL RD UPPER HERMITAGE SA 5131Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · 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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