SA · Charles Sturt Council
West Croydon, SA, 5008
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
50.1/100
How this score is calculated#165 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
West Croydon is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 4,242 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 267 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 62.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $535 (flats $490, houses $625), median house prices near $1,290,000 (up 16% recently), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 4,242
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,767
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 98 of 1,676
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 62.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 85 / 153 / 68
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)
- $490
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $625
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $535
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,290,000
- Median price change
- +16.4%
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)
- 267
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 236
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 62.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 137 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 160
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental26
- Other Theft68
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
- Theft From Motor Vehicle19
- Theft From Shop74
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
- 5 (4 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,016
- Adelaide Secondary School of EnglishSecondary · ICSEA 961
- Australian Islamic College AdelaideCombined · ICSEA 1016
- Kilkenny Preschool19 Jane StreetPreschools
- Kilkenny Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1069
- Kilkenny PS Intensive English Lang Centre19 Jane StreetSpecialist Facilities
- School of Languages255 Torrens RoadSpecialist Facilities
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 15 Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 18 Torrens Rd - South side
- Stop 20 Torrens Rd - South side
- West Croydon Railway Station
- Zone B Adelaide Secondary School of English
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.
391 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Land Division - two into three Community Titled allotments225 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;227 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling17 CAVENDISH ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling, including a verandah, and carport to the side11 BLANFORD ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Garage to left hand side of dwelling54 KINGSLEY AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Alteration and addition with associated verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling.93 ROBERT ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling47 ROWELL CR WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Replace existing verandah1 CARNARVON PDE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated tree -Palm tree from the front of the property.43 HENRY ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached dwelling5 CARNARVON PDE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling43 REYNELL ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition to the rear of an existing dwelling including two carports, a verandah, swimming pool and associated safety features105 ROBERT ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah37 BLANFORD ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Removal of Significant tree from the rear of the property.69 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including addition to the rear, garage and alfresco under the main roof and replace the front verandah.4 CARNARVON PDE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- 1.3 metres high Picket fence to the front of the dwelling45 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- FRONT FENCE54 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 25019963- amendment to external colors and materials of front facade54 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- NEW FRONT FENCE53 DAY TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Redevelopment of the existing Challa Gardens hotel by demolition of existing hotel, ancillary structures and temporary gaming room and replacement with two storey hotel building (total height of 9.6 metres) with dining, beer garden, sports bar, gaming room, function room and drive through bottle shop with associated carparking and landscaping with no change to existing General and Hotel Licence or the Gaming Machine Licence.325 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;327 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;329 -335 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;337 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling including a carport and shed to the side52 HENRY ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Construction of an ancillary accommodation and outbuilding (garage) fronting Brown Street.56 CEDAR AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
April 2026
- Masonry fence to front property boundary4 CARLYLE AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Demolition of existing single-storey addition, including lean-to, verandah and shed, construction of new dwelling alterations and additions, carport, outbuilding and swimming pool and associated safety barrier37 BROWN ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
March 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)27 HURTLE ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Installation of shade structure located within the carpark area599 PORT RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling72 EUSTON TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling37 REYNELL ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & safety fences13 HILDA ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- three (3) single storey dwellings to be undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust33 REYNELL ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation37 MARGARET AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Partial change in land use to light industry, incorporating 229m² outbuilding and carport to existing dwelling83 EUSTON TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two single storey dwellings and removal of two (2) regulated and two (2) significant trees58 ROSETTA ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
February 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling sited to the rear of the existing dwellings in a battle-axe arrangement with associated garaging for the existing Res 2 allotment225 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;227 TORRENS RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Mixed-use development comprising a two-storey building fronting Port Road with ground-floor commercial tenancy and three upper-level dwellings, and two rear residential flat buildings comprising 16 dwellings (total 19 dwellings) with associated carports, driveways, landscaping581 PORT RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;583 PORT RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008;585 PORT RD WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Outbuilding to the rear of the existing dwelling63 EUSTON TCE WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Alterations and addition to the existing dwelling, verandah to the rear and carport to the side.40 CEDAR AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling27 KINGSLEY AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Carport to side of existing dwelling12 CLARENCE ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling with a 1.8 metres high front masonry fence9 GARDNER AV WEST CROYDON SA 5008Under Assessment
- Two verandahs to the rear of the existing dwelling18 ROSETTA ST WEST CROYDON SA 5008Decision Made
2025· 76 proposals
76 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 61 proposals
61 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 58 proposals
58 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 74 proposals
74 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 77 proposals
77 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
37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sip n SaveAlcohol
- Bbq
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 12 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 13 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 15 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 50.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #165 among Metro Adelaide 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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