Netley
SA 5037 · West Torrens
1,910 (2021) → 2,036 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Netley is a moderate growth suburb in West Torrens, SA 5037, about 5km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 81/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Netley has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (5.03%), England (2.51%), China (2.36%), Greece (2.2%), Italy (1.78%)
Top languages: Greek (8.38%), Punjabi (3.77%), Mandarin (2.83%), Italian (2.3%), Hindi (1.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1075 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Errington Special Education CentreCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1030
- Plympton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1071
- Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1082
- Plympton International CollegeCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1040
- Cowandilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1059
- St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1077
- Warriappendi SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 750
- Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1115
- St John Bosco SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1054
- SEDA College SA - Glandore Recreation CentreSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- SEDA College SA - West Adelaide Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Netley
Is Netley safe?
Netley has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,984 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Netley?
In Netley, the median house price is $1.08M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Netley from Adelaide CBD?
Netley is about 5.2 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Netley?
Netley has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Netley?
Netley has a transport score of 81/100 and 11 bus stops.