SA · Light Council
Wasleys, SA, 5400
Current weather
13.2°CMainly clear
65% humidity · 28.2 km/h wind · 14.4° / 10.7° today · 9.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#100 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Wasleys is a small locality in the Light area, home to around 885 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 9 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 10.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 885
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $1,698
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 286
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,451
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 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)
- 9
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 177 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
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
- 1,022
- Wasleys PlaycentreAnnie TerracePlaycentres
- Wasleys Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1022
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
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Annie Tce / Ann St - North side (Wasleys Institute Hall)
- Annie Tce / Forster St - South side (Wasleys Grainger Hotel)
- Mudla Wirra Rd / Philp Dr - East side (Roseworthy College)
- Mudla Wirra Rd / Philp Dr - West side (Roseworthy College)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
168 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
May 2026
- Construction of a canopy over existing equipment associated with the approved hydrogen generation facility that is in association with the existing educational facility.1454 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
- Temporary habitation of a caravan (ancillary accommodation) for a period of 18 months in association with the dwelling on the land42 ANNIE TCE WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Verandah16 NORRIS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of three verandahs ancillary to the existing dwelling32 JANE TCE WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction on a carport ancillary to the existing dwelling9 WASLEYS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of Verandah in association with existing Dwelling7 WASLEYS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) freestanding carports, one (1) verandah and an extension to an existing outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling14 WASLEYS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
- Installation of swimming pool and associated safety fencing ancillary to existing dwelling2 RIDLEY CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Installation of a fibreglass swimming pool and associated safety features20 HENRY TURTON CCT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of verandah ancillary to existing dwelling2 RIDLEY CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 25032346 - Construction of a verandah and two (2) carports in association with existing detached dwelling. Variation to omit the two carports36 STATION ST WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwellingLOT 742 PRATT RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding ancillary to dwelling12 LINES RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling5 CHAFF CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding34 ASHWELL RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of three (3) Verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling30 ASHWELL RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a carport ancillary to existing dwelling8 PRATT RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)2 DOROTHY CL WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to existing dwelling.41 HENRY TURTON CCT WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
November 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling3 OLDHAM ST WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah and two (2) carports in association with existing detached dwelling36 STATION ST WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
- Storage Shed3 CHAFF CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding (garage and verandah)57 HENRY TURTON CCT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Constuction of a free-standing bike shelter in association to the existing educational facility1454 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to existing dwelling6 RIDLEY CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of an animal shelter in association with the education facility1454 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling3 DOROTHY CL WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool and Safety Fence17 PRATT RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling6 RIDLEY CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of four (4) verandahs ancillary to an existing dwelling11 DOROTHY CL WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah10 NORRIS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a renewable energy facility comprising ground mounted solar panels with associated battery storage ancillary to the existing educational facility274 GRAINGERS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction on an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling32 JANE TCE WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 24001020 - outbuilding in association with existing dwelling and removal of existing outbuilding. Variation to retain the outbuilding including the deletion of condition 5.1401 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 742 PRATT RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a shade sail over existing playground12 STATION ST WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Replacement of freestanding identification and wayfinding signs in association with the existing educational facility1454 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding6 ASHWELL RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling10 GEORGE ST WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of Ancillary Accommodation194 BODE RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
2024· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 35 proposals
35 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 54.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #100 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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