Aldgate
SA 5154 · Adelaide Hills
3,471 (2021) → 3,591 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Aldgate is a declining suburb in Adelaide Hills, SA 5154, about 16km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.61M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 32/100, and is about 20km inland. Aldgate has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5154 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.15%), South Africa (1.38%), Germany (1.15%), USA (0.89%), New Zealand (0.66%)
Top languages: German (0.63%), Afrikaans (0.43%), Mandarin (0.37%), French (0.2%), Greek (0.2%)
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
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 1090 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Hills Montessori School - Wairoa CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1105
- Aldgate Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
- The Hills Montessori School - Yultiwirra CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Stirling East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1138
- Heathfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1071
- Bridgewater Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1076
- Heathfield High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1086
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1133
- Mylor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 974
- Crafers Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1109
- The Hills Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1092
- Upper Sturt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1094
- Scott Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1043
- Uraidla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1118
- Hahndorf Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1049
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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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.
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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
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Aldgate
Is Aldgate safe?
Aldgate has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 1,671 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Aldgate?
In Aldgate, the median house price is $1.61M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Aldgate from Adelaide CBD?
Aldgate is about 16.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 60 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Aldgate?
Aldgate has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1099 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Aldgate?
Aldgate has a transport score of 32/100 and 20 bus stops.