Moving to Golden Grove SA 5125
What the official numbers say about living in Golden Grove — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median personal income of $1,669 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Golden Grove grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,429 → 10,299 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Scotland, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Punjabi, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Golden Grove scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest train station: Salisbury Interchange, about 6.6 km away.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 19 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 40 parks — see them all on the Golden Grove profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Tea Tree Gully — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Makin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5125 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Golden Grove profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Golden Grove?
The census median rent is $320 a week.
Is Golden Grove growing?
Population went from 9,429 (2011) to 10,299 (2021) — up 9% over the decade.
How far is Golden Grove from the city?
About 19 km straight-line from the Adelaide CBD, with Salisbury Interchange station roughly 6.6 km away.
Which council area is Golden Grove in?
Golden Grove falls under Tea Tree Gully council and the federal electorate of Makin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Golden Grove vs Salisbury East · Golden Grove vs Hope Valley.
Nearby guides: Salisbury East · Hope Valley · Salisbury · Ingle Farm · Athelstone · Salisbury North.