SA · Burnside Council
Wattle Park, 5066
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Desirability score
- Cycling
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Burnside, Wattle Park is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and parks and green space holding up better.
Population
- Population
- 1,885
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,305
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 735
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,338
- Employment rate
- 59.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 24 / 57 / 29
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $1,050
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,851,000
- Median price change
- +12.2%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 25
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 471 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Increase (daily rate)
- +13.9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception3
- Other Theft5
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Sct - Residence3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Wattle Park Kindergarten2a Yeltana AvenuePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 15A Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 16A Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 17A Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 20 Penfold Rd - West side
- Stop 21 Penfold Rd - 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) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
193 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, swimming pool and safety barrier, and associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing2A KAMALI AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition6A JOSEPH AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling13 WAHROONGA AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
May 2026
- Removal of one (1) significant tree - Willow Myrtle (Agonis flexuosa)500 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
April 2026
- Pruning of one significant Eucalyptus leucoxylon (SA Blue Gum) tree11 COOPER ANGUS GR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Deck and associated privacy screen7 WYFIELD ST WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
March 2026
- Dwelling additions and alterations, (verandah) alfresco, (outbuilding) pool house and swimming pool, Tree-damaging Activity99 PENFOLD RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
February 2026
- Fencing and outbuilding (shed)109 PENFOLD RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
January 2026
- Centenary Verandah7 WYFIELD ST WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Installation of a fibreglass swimming pool and safety features410 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Replacement Building - Shed410 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
2025· 29 proposals
December 2025
- Removal of one (1) significant Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) tree from 10 Wanbrown Avenue, Wattle Park, and pruning of one (1) significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree at 13 Wahroonga Avenue, Wattle Park10 WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066;13 WAHROONGA AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Variation to 24028468 - Retaining walls and associated earthworks40 CROMPTON DR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and two (2) verandah structures422 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree - Prunus x blireana (Purple Leafed Plum)17 GRENACHE AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree located in the rear yard3 STONYFELL RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
November 2025
- Verandah and deck129 PENFOLD RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Front Fence - pre-case sandstone410 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Construction of swimming pool6A WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling including retaining walls and fencing1E HAMBOUR PL WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Replacement retaining wall6 CROMPTON DR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including internal modifications, enclosure of existing carport, addition of storage area; and construction of timber fence and gate6 RIESLING CR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Retaining wall, fence and deck11 WOODHOUSE CR WATTLE PARK SA 5066;9 WOODHOUSE CR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding (storage shed)12 WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Excavation & Installation of fiberglass swimming pool & associated safety barrier16 WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including a new garage, vergola and deck/balcony, swimming pool and retaining walls3 CARYN PL WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
- Removal of one (1) significant Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) tree8 HAMBOUR PL WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
September 2025
- Detached dwelling including associated earthworks and retaining walls11 GORDO AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Verandah & deck42 CROMPTON DR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Install heritage plaque to the front of the building (State Heritage)UNIT 1-24 1 WYNYARD GR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Front fence524 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
August 2025
- Removal of one (1) regulated Lilly Pilly treeUNIT 1-3 440 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations (new master bed with ensuite)2 GRENACHE AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- verandah8 WYFIELD ST WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
July 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, fencing and associated earthworks6A WANBROW AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant tree Carob Tree (ceratonia siliqua)1 CROMPTON DR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Carport forward of dwelling and front fencing1 RIESLING CR WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations, Retaining Walls514 KENSINGTON RD WATTLE PARK SA 5066Under Assessment
June 2025
- Double storey detached dwelling including associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing6 MUSCATEL AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision Made
- Installation of a 3.1m x 5m Aluminium pergola in the pool area. The structure will be 2.71m high with a motorised louvre roof. The pergola has an internal gutter that captures rain water from the louvres and directs down the rear posts. The posts are adjacent a strip drain that is attached to storm water.2 KAMALI AV WATTLE PARK SA 5066Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
66 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ATM
- Wattle Park BakeryBakery
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Stop 15A Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Hallett Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 16A Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17A Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Penfold Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Penfold Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
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)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
7 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Wattle Park Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 42.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 42% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3067th in Australia
- State rank
- 292nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #27 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #210 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- ATMamenitiesatm
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Don Giovanni's Meat Storeamenitiesbutcher
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Euro Pizza & Espressoamenitiesfast_food
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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