Davoren Park
SA 5113 · Playford
6,392 (2021) → 7,014 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Davoren Park is a moderate growth suburb in Playford, SA 5113, about 27km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $624K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 13km inland. Davoren Park has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 19/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5113 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.44%), Afghanistan (1.42%), Myanmar (1.03%), Indonesia (0.91%), Philippines (0.88%)
Top languages: Indonesian (1.06%), Vietnamese (0.95%), Khmer (0.81%), Persian ED (0.52%), Arabic (0.45%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 945 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Swallowcliffe School P-6Primary · GovernmentICSEA 917
- Compass Catholic CommunitySecondary · CatholicICSEA 916
- Edmund Rice Flexi School - Davoren Park CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- John Hartley School B-6Primary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 903
- Elizabeth North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 907
- St Columba CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 973
- St Patrick's Technical CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 998
- Playford CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 940
- Taparra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 926
- Northern Adelaide Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 978
- Edmund Rice Flexi SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 908
- Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 904
- Elizabeth Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 862
- Blakeview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 921
- Craigmore High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 916
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Davoren Park
Is Davoren Park safe?
Davoren Park has a residential safety score of 19/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 15,316 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Davoren Park?
In Davoren Park, the median house price is $624K. Median weekly house rent is $500.
How far is Davoren Park from Adelaide CBD?
Davoren Park is about 27.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Davoren Park?
Davoren Park has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 917 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Davoren Park?
Davoren Park has a transport score of 79/100 and 43 bus stops.