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Ridgehaven

SA 5097 · Tea Tree Gully

4,304 (2021)4,397 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

62
Overall score

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

4,304
Population
$839K
Median house (2026)
100
Safety score
52
Transport score

Ridgehaven is a moderate growth suburb in Tea Tree Gully, SA 5097, about 15km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $839K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 52/100, and is about 13km inland. Ridgehaven has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

15.2 km
To Adelaide CBD
13.3 km
To coast
$597/wk
Median rent (house)
8.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,304
Population
43
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,307
vs NSW median-29.4%
Bachelor degree or higher31.6%
Born in Australia72.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,298 / 362 / 106

Top countries of birth: England (7.67%), India (3.02%), China (1%), Philippines (0.91%), Germany (0.84%)

Top languages: Punjabi (1.7%), Italian (1.12%), Arabic (1.05%), Mandarin (1.05%), Hindi (1.05%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$839K+9.9%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$597 / $510 wk
Rental yield (house)3.7%
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:

4
Break & enter dwelling93/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
5
Motor vehicle theft116/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported
36
Non-domestic assault836/100k

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: 131 (all categories, latest year)3,044 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

60

Strong school options

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

100
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1016 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Ridgehaven Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Redwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1032
  • Modbury School P-6Primary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1018
  • Ardtornish Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1045
  • St Agnes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1039
  • Modbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1004
  • Saint David's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1076
  • Tea Tree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1036
  • Banksia Park International High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1010
  • Modbury South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 996
  • Modbury Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1013
  • St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1043
  • The Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1054

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

52
27Bus
CBD commute (est.)58 min (bus)
Nearest train stationParafield Railway (8.0 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.

110 in suburbSupermarkets
173 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5911 in suburbParks
284 in suburbPlaygrounds
637 in suburbPools
110 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
91 in suburbGPs
81 in suburbPharmacies
60 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
968 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLyell McEwin Hospital (9.0 km)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (21.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

73

Plenty of options

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

11
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
96
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

85

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

59
Parks
6
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
1
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

34

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

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

39

Quiet area

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

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.46
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

45

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.70

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.54%
Projected population 20415,104
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgehaven

Is Ridgehaven safe?

Ridgehaven 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 3,044 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Ridgehaven?

In Ridgehaven, the median house price is $839K. Median weekly house rent is $597.

How far is Ridgehaven from Adelaide CBD?

Ridgehaven is about 15.2 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 58 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Ridgehaven?

Ridgehaven has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Ridgehaven?

Ridgehaven has a transport score of 52/100 and 27 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.