Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
51 Lighthouse Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GR
General Residential
LEP: City of Onkaparinga Development Plan
Height Limit
11m (3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Hallett Cove is a suburban locality in southern Adelaide with good access to public schooling via its local primary and the well-established Reynella East Secondary College. Several Catholic and independent alternatives (including St Michael's Lutheran) are available within 3–4 km. Residents should verify exact catchment boundaries with the SA Department for Education.
Likely public catchment
Hallett Cove is zoned for Hallett Cove Primary School and Reynella East Secondary College under the standard SA public school catchment system.
Nearby schools
Hallett Cove Primary School
In catchmentReynella East Primary School
Reynella East Secondary College
In catchmentSt Michael's Lutheran Primary School
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School
Reynella North Primary School
Christie Park Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
51 Lighthouse Drive, Hallett Cove is located in a suburban residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to Lonsdale Road, a key arterial route providing good regional connectivity.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and afternoon peak hours may see moderate increases in traffic on Lonsdale Road and South Road as commuters travel to/from Adelaide CBD, but local residential streets remain relatively clear. Weekend traffic is minimal.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 metres to nearest bus stops on Lonsdale Road with services to Adelaide CBD and surrounding suburbs. No direct railway station within walking distance; nearest is Woodcroft Station approximately 3km away.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Stop 47B Barramundi Drive - North side (0.9km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Stop 47B Barramundi Drive - North side
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Stop 47A Barramundi Drive - South side
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Hallett Cove Railway Station Temporary Stop Eastern Side
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Hallett Cove Railway Station Temporary Stop Western Side
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Hallett Cove
train
Stop 47 Aroona Road - East side
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Stop 47 Aroona Road - West side
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Hallett Cove Beach
train
Stop 46A Aroona Road - East side
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Stop 46A Aroona Road - West side
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Flood Risk
Hallett Cove is a southern Adelaide suburb with low flood risk. It is not located within a major river floodplain (unlike Brisbane, NSW, or Victoria's documented high-risk corridors) and sits at moderate elevation relative to Gulf St Vincent. While minor local drainage and stormwater management apply as standard controls, no formal flood overlay equivalent to QLD's city overlays or VIC's LSIO is typically mapped for this area.
Planning Controls
- •SA Flood Risk Management guidance and Development Plan provisions
- •Stormwater management and drainage considerations for coastal areas
- •Distance from Gulf St Vincent and minor watercourse assessments
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Hallett Cove is a southern Adelaide coastal suburb with limited dense vegetation and relatively low bushfire hazard. The maritime influence and established urban character mean this property is unlikely to face significant ember attack or radiant heat risk. Standard construction practices apply.
Crime & Safety
Hallett Cove is a suburban area in South Australia with crime rates broadly consistent with state averages. Property-related offences including theft and break-and-enter constitute a significant portion of reported incidents, while violent crime remains moderate. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime trends with no pronounced spike in particular categories.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Hallett Cove is a mature established residential suburb in southern Adelaide with limited major development pressure. Activity is primarily comprised of incremental infill, minor renovations, and council-led infrastructure improvements rather than large-scale precincts. The area benefits from proximity to South Road and Flagstaff Hill retail, but lacks the urban renewal momentum of inner-ring suburbs.
Hallett Cove residential infill
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential infill and renovation activity typical of established suburban areas in the City of Marion.
Flagstaff Hill shopping precinct upgrade
2.5 kmLocal retail and service centre improvements within the adjacent Flagstaff Hill locality.
South Road corridor improvements
1.2 kmState-level transport corridor upgrades affecting arterial access through the southern suburbs.
Hallett Cove Reserve parkland enhancement
0.8 kmCouncil-led parks and open space improvements to recreational facilities.
Marion residential DA pipeline
1.5 kmScattered smaller residential DAs across the City of Marion typical of medium-density suburban growth.
Heritage & Conservation
Hallett Cove is a modern outer suburban area in Adelaide's southern suburbs with limited heritage overlays or state-listed properties. The locality's primary heritage interest lies in its natural geological features, particularly the Hallett Cove cliffs and beaches, rather than built heritage. Most properties in this suburb are post-1970s residential development with no formal conservation area designations.
Nearby Heritage Items