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Fairview Park

SA 5126 · Tea Tree Gully

3,792 (2021)3,919 est. (2025) · Stable

52
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,792
Population
$840K
Median house (2026)
100
Safety score
44
Transport score

Fairview Park is a stable suburb in Tea Tree Gully, SA 5126, about 18km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $840K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 44/100, and is about 15km inland. Fairview Park has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

18.4 km
To Adelaide CBD
15.3 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
8.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,792
Population
40
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,913
vs NSW median+3.4%
Bachelor degree or higher29.9%
Born in Australia79.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,393 / 0 / 5

Top countries of birth: England (10.39%), Scotland (0.87%), New Zealand (0.69%), South Africa (0.45%), Germany (0.42%)

Top languages: Italian (0.47%), German (0.24%), Bengali (0.24%), Japan (0.21%), Korean (0.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$840K+15.4%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)4.0%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

3
Break & enter dwelling79/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
4
Motor vehicle theft105/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported
18
Non-domestic assault475/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 72 (all categories, latest year)1,899 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

68

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

77
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1004 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Fairview Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1026

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Banksia Park School R-6Primary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1025
  • Surrey Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 998
  • Banksia Park International High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1010
  • Saint David's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1076
  • Pinnacle College - Golden GroveCombined · Independent · 2.3km
  • Golden Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1031
  • Tea Tree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1036
  • Ridgehaven Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1001
  • St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1043
  • Redwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1032
  • Golden Grove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1011
  • Gleeson CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1050

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

44
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)67 min (bus)
Nearest train stationChidda Railway (8.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

51 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3110 in suburbParks
173 in suburbPlaygrounds
19Pools
71 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
41 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
41 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
10320 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLyell McEwin Hospital (8.3 km)
Nearest vet2.5 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (24.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

76

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

7
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
103
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

72

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

31
Parks
6
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

29

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

22

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.26
Per 1,000 residents

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

71

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.32

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.83%
Projected population 20414,132
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Fairview Park

Is Fairview Park safe?

Fairview Park 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 1,899 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Fairview Park?

In Fairview Park, the median house price is $840K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Fairview Park from Adelaide CBD?

Fairview Park is about 18.4 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Fairview Park?

Fairview Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Fairview Park?

Fairview Park has a transport score of 44/100 and 24 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.