SA · Burnside Council
Waterfall Gully, SA, 5066
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Suburb snapshot
Waterfall Gully is a small locality in the Burnside area, home to around 161 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median house prices near $1,295,000, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 161
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $3,600
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 53
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 4 / 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.
Housing
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,295,000
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.8
- State safety percentile
- 35.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
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.
14 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
July 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolition and retaining walls126 -128 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Under Assessment
March 2025
- Dwelling Additions & Alterations, Partial demolition, Carport and Deck118 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066;120 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Retaining wall160 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
August 2023
- New verandah, and alterations to existing verandah structures77 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
May 2023
- Louvre verandah146 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
February 2023
- Upper-level dwelling addition74 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Decking, retaining wall and replacement retaining walls110 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
October 2022
- Double storey detached dwelling and associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing82 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
July 2022
- Outbuilding91 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
June 2022
- Outbuilding (tennis pavilion)74 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
March 2022
- Earthworks and Retaining Walls82 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Deck71 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Under Assessment
April 2021
- Variation to DA:180138 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
- Carport100 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (7)
- Drinking water
- Shelter
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
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cleland Conservation Park
- Waterfall Gully
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- 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
4 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
Recent changes
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- Cleland Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- Waterfall GullygovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including associated demolition and retaining wallsplanning126 -128 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Lodged 31 Jul 2025 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning100 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Lodged 10 Apr 2021 · Decision Made
- Deckplanning71 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Lodged 29 Oct 2021 · Under Assessment
- Decking, retaining wall and replacement retaining wallsplanning110 WATERFALL GULLY RD WATERFALL GULLY SA 5066Lodged 18 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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