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SA · Onkaparinga Council
Whites Valley, 5172
Est. population · Jun 2025
339
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.9%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,781/wk
Employment rate
65.2%
Languages at home
3.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Whites Valley is a quieter residential smaller community in Onkaparinga Council, more about homes and street life than a busy local strip. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with plenty of residents in steady employment.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Older homes and historic streetscapes give the suburb a character that is hard to manufacture anew.
Desirability lands below average here: softer safety weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Whites Valley snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$765/wk
Population (ERP)
339
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#66
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
49th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 25.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6183rd in Australia
- State rank
- 615th in SA
- Peer rank
- #66 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #347 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $765
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
339(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +5.9% over 5 years · 70th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +5.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +19
- Growth rank in SA
- 70th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,781
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 119
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,750
- Employment rate
- 65.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 112 / 0 / 0
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 11
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 20
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.3%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Theft2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 100 Aldinga Rd - North side
- Stop 100 Aldinga Rd - South side
- Stop 101 Aldinga Rd - North side
- Stop 101 Aldinga Rd - South side
- Stop 102 Aldinga Rd - North side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Seaford Day Surgery (9.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 12 proposals
July 2026
- Change in use from viticulture to construction of single storey detached dwellingLOT 21 DELABOLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
June 2026
- Tourist accommodation635 COLVILLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
- 2 into 2 Allotment Boundary Realignment485 MALPAS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172;LOT 11 MALPAS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
May 2026
- Agricultural building88 RYAN RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Partial change of use of agricultural building to kitchen for small-scale food production90 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Verandah and Deck64 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
April 2026
- Installation of a fibreglass pool and safety features347 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Workers' accommodationLOT 21 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
March 2026
- SHED - Extension to the existing shed37 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Carport109 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
February 2026
- Alterations to Local heritage place (5570), new circular driveway and removal of three (3) regulated trees120 LITTLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
January 2026
- Agriculture buildingLOT 21 DELABOLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
November 2025
- Partial change of use to a 10 site caravan and tourist park with amenities block6 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Change of use to small scale manufacturing of agricultural products and research and development.32 PETHICK RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
September 2025
- Change of land use to wholesale plant nursery including construction of sheds, office, poly tunnels with associated drainage, site works, landscaping, two rainwater tanks and two new dams for storage.61 CALIFORNIA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling additions and carport48 DELABOLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
August 2025
- Conservation of local heritage place, including underpinning to the cracked NW corner of the 1840s stone mill row cottage.110 LITTLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Retrospective change of land use from vineyards to the establishment of six (6) paddocks, a sand arena, four (4) horse shelters, and a hay shed, along with the keeping of four (4) horses on the land.234 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
- Verandah94 FLOUR MILL RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
July 2025
- Ancillary accommodation64 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- SHED & FREE STANDING CARPORT148 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
June 2025
- Agricultural Building90 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
May 2025
- Verandah (two)304 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Building alteration and addition511 COLVILLE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
March 2025
- Shed (outbuilding) and change is use to landscaping business.383 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
2024· 13 proposals
November 2024
- Shed and Carport449 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
October 2024
- Agricultural building221 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Outbuilding for the use of a shed250 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
September 2024
- Dwelling addition and associated garage, in-ground swimming pool with safety barrier, ancillary accommodation and verandah42 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
August 2024
- Verandah7 ADEY RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Building alterations449 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
June 2024
- Partial change of use to a 10 site caravan and tourist park with amenities block6 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Animal Keeping (exercise yards for a total of 6 dogs) with associated shelters, fencing and landscaping42 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Change in use of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation and construction of new single storey dwelling with associated grazing/ farming land use187 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
May 2024
- Attached verandah394 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
April 2024
- Shed42 ALMOND GROVE RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
January 2024
- Restoration works to Local Hertiage Place (ID 5558) and removal of regulated tree (Eucalyptus cladocalyx)6 BAYLISS RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Variation to Development authorisation 145/1552/2020 – Cellar door, winery, agricultural building and landscaping (staged construction)LOT 20 PETHICK RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Under Assessment
2023· 2 proposals
June 2023
- Removal of regulated sugar gum adjacent to driveway.166 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision Made
- Variation to DA 22038511 - Relocation of WIR, Ensuite and Terrace225 ALDINGA RD WHITES VALLEY SA 5172Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
17 heritage places
- Former Butter Factory133 Little Road WHITES VALLEYLocal heritage
- Bridge abutmentsAlmond Grove Road WHITES VALLEYLocal heritage
- Butterworth's Mill RuinsAldinga Road WHITES VALLEYLocal heritage
- Colville BridgeColville Road WILLUNGA SOUTHLocal heritage
- Cottage7 Adey Road WHITES VALLEYLocal heritage
- Duncan Stewart's House ('Stewarton Farm')6 Bayliss Road WHITES VALLEYLocal heritage
- Dwelling ('former Hawthorn Farm')107 Bayliss Road WHITES VALLEYState heritage
- Farmhouse 'Hilltop'120 Little Road WHITES VALLEYLocal heritage
- Farmhouse (Bowithick)90 Bayliss Road WHITES VALLEYLocal heritage
- Farmhouse (McGaffin) (Dr)164 Little Road WHITES VALLEYLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.5 km away).
Coalition 35.6%Labor 64.4%
9.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Aldinga BeachLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- WillungaLabor 64.5% · Coalition 35.5% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- Aldinga Beach WestLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- McLaren ValeLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- Sellicks BeachLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.7% TPP (2025)8.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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