Tea Tree Gully
SA 5091 · Tea Tree Gully
3,499 (2021) → 3,575 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tea Tree Gully is a moderate growth suburb in Tea Tree Gully, SA 5091, about 17km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $908K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 34/100, and is about 16km inland. Tea Tree Gully 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 5091 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (9.75%), India (0.8%), Italy (0.66%), Scotland (0.66%), Netherlands (0.57%)
Top languages: Italian (0.91%), Mandarin (0.6%), Greek (0.37%), Punjabi (0.37%), Arabic (0.31%)
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 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tea Tree Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1073
- Saint David's Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1063
Nearby (within 10km)
- Banksia Park International High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1009
- St Agnes School P - 6Primary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1039
- Banksia Park School R-6Primary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1037
- Ridgehaven Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 983
- Fairview Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1027
- Ardtornish Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1044
- Redwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1032
- Surrey Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 986
- Highbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1054
- Garden College - Modbury CampusCombined · Independent · 3.6km
- Modbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1005
- Torrens Valley Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1085
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tea Tree Gully
Is Tea Tree Gully safe?
Tea Tree Gully 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 2,258 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tea Tree Gully?
In Tea Tree Gully, the median house price is $908K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Tea Tree Gully from Adelaide CBD?
Tea Tree Gully is about 16.9 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tea Tree Gully?
Tea Tree Gully has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1068 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tea Tree Gully?
Tea Tree Gully has a transport score of 34/100 and 22 bus stops.