Golden Grove
SA 5125 · Tea Tree Gully
10,299 (2021) → 10,238 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Golden Grove is a stable suburb in Tea Tree Gully, SA 5125, about 21km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $907K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 32/100, and is about 16km inland. Golden Grove has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5125 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (10.97%), Scotland (1.31%), India (1.23%), China (0.84%), South Africa (0.69%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.09%), Punjabi (0.77%), Italian (0.76%), Polish (0.73%), Arabic (0.55%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 979 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pedare Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1097
- Gleeson CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1055
- Golden Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
- Golden Grove High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1007
- Pinnacle College - Golden GroveCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Greenwith Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1019
- Our Lady of Hope SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1045
- Fairview Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1027
- Surrey Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 986
- Banksia Park School R-6Primary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1037
- St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1051
- Banksia Park International High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1009
- Saint David's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.4kmICSEA 1063
- Wynn Vale SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1032
- Golden Grove Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1051
- Ridgehaven Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 983
- Redwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1032
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Grove
Is Golden Grove safe?
Golden Grove 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 4,282 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Golden Grove?
In Golden Grove, the median house price is $907K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Golden Grove from Adelaide CBD?
Golden Grove is about 20.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 74 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Golden Grove?
Golden Grove has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1045 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Golden Grove?
Golden Grove has a transport score of 32/100 and 75 bus stops.