Underdale
SA 5032 · West Torrens
2,429 (2021) → 2,570 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Underdale is a moderate growth suburb in West Torrens, SA 5032, about 5km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.17M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Underdale has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 35/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (6.92%), Italy (3.13%), England (2.84%), China (2.06%), Greece (1.69%)
Top languages: Greek (5.64%), Italian (4.45%), Punjabi (3.99%), Mandarin (3.42%), Cantonese (1.85%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Underdale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
- Nazareth Catholic College - St Gabriel Centre CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Torrensville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1073
- Nazareth Catholic College - Flinders Park CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.9km
- Flinders Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1035
- Lockleys North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1070
- St John Bosco SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1054
- Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park CampusCombined · Independent · 1.2km
- Thebarton Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 980
- Lockleys Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1058
- Our Lady of La Vang SchoolCombined · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1057
- Cowandilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1059
- Allenby Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1067
- St George CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1054
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 Underdale
Is Underdale safe?
Underdale has a residential safety score of 35/100, 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 6,999 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Underdale?
In Underdale, the median house price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Underdale from Adelaide CBD?
Underdale is about 4.8 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Underdale?
Underdale has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1000 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Underdale?
Underdale has a transport score of 79/100 and 14 bus stops.