Gumeracha
SA 5233 · Adelaide Hills
847 (2021) → 867 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gumeracha is a declining suburb in Adelaide Hills, SA 5233, about 29km 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 0/100, and is about 30km inland. Gumeracha has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5233 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.91%), Netherlands (1.3%), New Zealand (1.18%), Germany (0.83%), India (0.71%)
Top languages: Polish (0.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Gumeracha Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kersbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 994
- Birdwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 995
- Birdwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 996
- Lobethal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 1033
- Mount Torrens Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 9kmICSEA 999
- Lobethal Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · 9.2kmICSEA 1035
- St Benedict SchoolPrimary · Independent · 9.9kmICSEA 1109
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gumeracha
Is Gumeracha safe?
Gumeracha has a residential safety score of 94/100, 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 826 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gumeracha?
In Gumeracha, the median house price is $840K. Median weekly house rent is $510.
How far is Gumeracha from Adelaide CBD?
Gumeracha is about 28.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gumeracha?
Gumeracha has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1021 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gumeracha?
Gumeracha has a transport score of 0/100.