Moving to Tea Tree Gully SA 5091
What the official numbers say about living in Tea Tree Gully — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $900,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $325 a week, against a median household income of $1,607 a week.
About 85% of homes are owner-occupied and 14% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Tea Tree Gully grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,124 → 3,499 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Mandarin, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Tea Tree Gully 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 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Chidda, 9.5 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Tea Tree Plaza Interchange, 3 km west.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 22.1 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 16 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 25 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 55 parks — see them all on the Tea Tree Gully profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Tea Tree Gully Primary School 250 m · Saint David's Parish School 650 m · Banksia Park International High School 850 m · St Agnes Primary School 1.2 km · Ridgehaven Primary School 1.4 km · Banksia Park School R-6 1.4 km · Redwood Park Pre-School 2.2 km · Ardtornish School 2.3 km
Groceries: Coles 600 m · Aldi 800 m · Romeo’s Foodland 2.3 km · IGA 2.4 km · Drakes 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Angrove Conservation Park 250 m · Pine Park Reserve 650 m · Callitris Reserve 700 m · Chinner Reserve 750 m · Tay Reserve 800 m · Whinnen Reserve 850 m · Brightlands Reserve 1000 m · Dale Reserve 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Tea Tree Gully, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Red Wattlebird · Noisy Miner · Little Raven · New Holland Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Tea Tree Gully, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Tree Gully here | 3,499 | $900,000 | 7/10 | 40% |
| Banksia Park | 3,346 | $845,000 | 7/10 | 28% |
| St Agnes | 4,233 | $845,000 | 5/10 | 21% |
| Ridgehaven | 4,304 | $901,400 | 4/10 | 17% |
| Redwood Park | 5,367 | $850,000 | 6/10 | 16% |
| Fairview Park | 3,792 | $905,000 | 7/10 | 23% |
| Surrey Downs | 3,358 | $867,500 | 5/10 | 14% |
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 5091 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Tea Tree Gully profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Tea Tree Gully has a median sale price of $900,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $325 a week, and about 14% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,124 people to 3,499. It sits about 16 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Chidda station is roughly 9.5 km away. Local government is Tea Tree Gully council, and the federal seat is Makin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Tea Tree Gully vs Banksia Park · Tea Tree Gully vs St Agnes.
Nearby guides: Banksia Park · St Agnes · Ridgehaven · Redwood Park · Fairview Park · Surrey Downs.
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