Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
22 Sunnyview Crescent
Zoning & Regional Plan
GR
General Residential
LEP: Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan
Height Limit
9m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Ridgehaven is a well-serviced northern Adelaide suburb with its local primary school on-site and the nearby Salisbury High School providing secondary options. Families have good access to independent Lutheran and Catholic alternatives within 3–5 km, offering broader choice across sectors.
Likely public catchment
Ridgehaven is likely zoned for Ridgehaven Primary School (R–6) and Salisbury High School (7–12) in the public system.
Nearby schools
Ridgehaven Primary School
In catchmentSalisbury High School
In catchmentSalisbury South Primary School
Paralowie R–7 School
St Michael Lutheran Primary School
Marcellin College
Sacred Heart School, Pooraka
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
22 Sunnyview Crescent is located in a residential area of Ridgehaven with generally light traffic conditions. The property has reasonable access to main roads via local streets, with moderate traffic flow typical of suburban South Australia.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal congestion impact during peak hours. Local residential streets experience light to moderate traffic during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) commute periods, with South Road being the primary route experiencing slightly elevated traffic.
Public Transport
Adelaide Metro bus services accessible within 400-600m; nearest major bus stops on Ridgehaven Road approximately 0.6km away. Regular local bus routes service the area with connections to Adelaide CBD and surrounding suburbs.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Stop 45 North East Road - South side (1.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Stop 45 North East Road - South side
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Stop 45 North East Road - North side
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Stop 44 Smart Road - North side
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Stop 45 Golden Grove Road - East side
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Stop 44 Smart Road - South side
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Stop 45 Golden Grove Road - West side
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Stop 43E Smart Road - North side
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Stop 43E Smart Road - South side
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Stop 44 Golden Grove Road - East side
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Stop 43D Smart Road - North side
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Flood Risk
Ridgehaven is an elevated inland suburb in the Adelaide Hills region with no major river or creek flood overlays affecting it. While stormwater management and minor watercourse flooding are standard planning considerations across South Australia, the suburb is not within a mapped flood-prone catchment similar to those affecting lower-lying metropolitan or riverine areas. Local drainage conditions should be verified with the relevant council.
Planning Controls
- •SA Flood Risk Management overlay where applicable under Development Plan
- •Council requirements for floor levels and building setbacks from watercourses
- •Stormwater management and detention basin provisions in subdivisional planning
- •Assessment against SA planning guidance for properties near minor drainage lines
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Ridgehaven is a fringe-rural suburb in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, situated in terrain with moderate bushfire risk exposure. The area's proximity to native vegetation, sloping topography, and intermix of bushland and residential development places it in the moderate risk category with typical BAL-19 construction standards applying. Properties should comply with AS 3959 defensible space and construction requirements.
Crime & Safety
Ridgehaven is a suburban area in South Australia with crime rates generally below state averages, indicating a relatively safer residential environment. Property crimes such as theft and break-and-enter incidents represent the majority of recorded offences. The area has maintained stable crime patterns over recent years without significant escalation.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Ridgehaven is experiencing moderate residential infill pressure typical of Adelaide Hills foothills suburbs, with secondary dwelling approvals and townhouse subdivisions on undersized lots. Limited mixed-use development activity reflects the primarily residential character; most growth is incremental infill rather than major precinct-level renewal. Infrastructure constraints around stormwater and traffic management remain the primary development bottleneck for the locality.
Ridgehaven residential infill DA
0 kmMulti-lot residential subdivision within existing Ridgehaven locality targeting secondary dwelling and townhouse development on undersized allotments.
Determination: 2025
Bridgewater-Aldgate area residential growth
3.5 kmMedium-density residential expansion in adjacent Bridgewater-Aldgate foothills locality supporting Hills demand.
Adelaide Hills Council infrastructure upgrade
2 kmStormwater and traffic management improvements to support infill development across Ridgehaven and surrounding Hills suburbs.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local commercial retail DAs
0.5 kmSmall-scale commercial and mixed-use applications targeting convenience retail and professional services within Ridgehaven shopping precinct.
Heysen Road corridor activation
1.5 kmScattered mixed-use and residential infill proposals along major arterial corridors connecting to higher-order centres.
Heritage & Conservation
Ridgehaven is a suburban locality in the Adelaide Hills region developed primarily from the 1970s onwards as a residential community. The suburb contains few individually heritage-listed properties and is not subject to a formal heritage conservation overlay, reflecting its post-war suburban character. Any heritage interest is limited to scattered institutional buildings and natural reserves rather than architectural or streetscape conservation requirements.
Nearby Heritage Items