SA · Charles Sturt Council
Welland, SA, 5007
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
42.4/100
How this score is calculated#191 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Welland is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 881 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 179 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 203.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $640 (flats $455, houses $670), median house prices near $1,332,500 (up 40% recently), limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 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
- 881
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,467
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 379
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,767
- Employment rate
- 59.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 28 / 66 / 48
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)
- $455
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $670
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $640
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,332,500
- Median price change
- +40.3%
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)
- 179
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 170
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 203.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 98 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 94
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental15
- Other Theft38
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
- Theft From Motor Vehicle12
- Theft From Shop89
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 Port Rd - South side
- Stop 13 Grange Rd - North side
- Stop 13 Grange Rd - South side
- Stop 13 Port Rd - South 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
- ConstructionGrange Road, Coombe Rd13 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- ConstructionGrange Road, Coombe Rd27 Jan 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
- Road RepairPort Road, Malcolm St30 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Traffic ManagementPort Road, Way Tce07 May 2026 – 16 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.
123 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Partial demolition to the rear of the existing dwelling, with associated carport to the side and dwelling additions and alterations to the rear25 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division - one allotment into two7 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
May 2026
- Building alterations - removal of an internal wall19 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Shed located to the rear of the existing dwelling, 18m in length on southern boundary, 12m on northern boundary and 14m wide66 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
April 2026
- Variation to condition 9 of DA 251/00927/96 to increase the hours of operation - Condition 9 to change from 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am and 6pm on Saturdays to be between 7am and 10pm Monday to Sunday500 -500A PORT RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Construction of two warehouses and associated offices, landscaping and car parking22 GAWLER AV WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
March 2026
- Carport and verandah to the side of the existing dwelling.15 WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Change of use from a dwelling and car detailing workshop to a dwelling and motor repair station104 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
- Change of use from office to office and shop (in the form of a coffee truck)79 GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with associated boundary fencing72A ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
- Construction light industry including office, warehouse (food packaging), ancillary car parking and landscaping98 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
- Change of use from residential to office and construction of an associated carpark25 HINDMARSH AV WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
February 2026
- Building alterations and additions to existing building with associated signage70 GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Single storey alterations and addition to existing single storey representative dwelling, construction of a garage and carport.18 WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
- Ancillary outbuilding to be located at the rear of the existing dwelling20 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling14 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
November 2025
- Additions and alterations sited to the rear of the existing dwelling with a wall on the northern side boundary, carport to the southern side boundary, verandah to the rear, 1.8 metres high masonry fence to the front allotment boundary, swimming pool and associated safety features to the rear76 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
- Dwelling Addition80 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Change in use to indoor recreation facility88 -88A GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
October 2025
- Partial demolition of the Dwelling at the rear with associated carport at the side.47 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
September 2025
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling.66 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Land division (one allotment into two) and carport to northern side of existing dwelling7 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
August 2025
- Additions and alterations to the existing building. Stage 1: carpark, storage and playground; Stage 2: western boundary wall and office; Stage 3: remaining works6 -8 BARRPOWELL ST WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling47 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling64C WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Carport situated to the side of the existing dwelling26 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Additions and alterations sited to the rear of existing dwelling, partial demolition of the carport41A FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
July 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling with boundary wall parapet (Lot 1572 number 70A Arlington)72 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- New side-boundary fence along hammerhead's driveway and demolition of brick wall facade section around the carport roller door86 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Community land division - two allotments into three together with common land including driveway, parking and landscaping. Staged development. Stage 1 - Planning Consent and Land Division Consent to be satisfied so that Development Approval to be granted. Stage 2 - landscaping and common areas including driveway, crossover and carparking to be established.83 WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- roof mounted air conditioner82A -82B WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
June 2025
- Removal of one significant tree and one regulated Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) located in front of an existing building.26 HINDMARSH AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
May 2025
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling24 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- change of use from an office to an office and shop (bulky goods outlet) and the construction of additions at the rear for storage, including walls on the northern rear and eastern side boundaries59 -61 GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Under Assessment
April 2025
- Variation of Development Application 24027588 - Addition to the existing building at the rear and proposed warehouse with associated car parking and landscaping - Increase in height of warehouse from 6 metres to 7.5 metres115 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
March 2025
- Change of use- Shed at the rear from commercial to residential85 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Carport to the northern boundary for a length of 22.5 metres and height of 2.8 metres52 WELLAND AV WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Change of land use from residential to office79 GRANGE RD WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
February 2025
- Single storey alterations and additions to existing single storey dwelling24 ARLINGTON TCE WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety features sited to the rear of the existing dwelling8 FREDERICK ST WELLAND SA 5007Decision Made
2024· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 13 proposals
13 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
30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZATM
- RediATMATM
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Cheesecake ShopBakery
- Stop 12 Port Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Grange Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Grange Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- ChatimeCafe
- Noodle SmartCafe
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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Precious Cargo WellandGrange Roadchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 42.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #191 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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