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Greater Adelaide / Tea Tree Gully
$606
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
+0.4%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
10,417
People
17 Jul 2026
+1.1%
Growth since 2021
Census
5
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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10,417
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 10,299 people
17.43 km²
Land area
597.6 /km²
Density
1.9%
Unemployment
11 /yr
Resi approvals
Located 19 kilometers north-northeast of the Adelaide CBD, the suburb of Golden Grove is a well-established residential area characterized by a stable demographic profile and solid community foundations. As of May 2026, the population is estimated at 10,417 residents, indicating minimal growth since the 2021 Census when the population stood at 10,299. This population estimate is derived from aggregated yearly SA2-level Estimated Resident Population data alongside quarterly updates from national address files. Overall, the area exhibits limited expansion patterns and a standard age distribution among its residents. Local market indicators show that the suburb of Golden Grove possesses strong economic and social fundamentals. The neighborhood benefits from a below-average unemployment rate, a well-educated population, and a high proportion of married families, alongside a strong representation of home mortgage holders. In terms of employment, the area is supported by a notable utilities employment base and elevated levels of public administration workers, contributing to the stable character of the local workforce.
Estimated residents are up from 10,299 at the 2021 Census — a change of 118 people, or 1.1%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 477 residents by 2041 — growth of 4.6% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Golden Grove, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 51st percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.4% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average amenity provision
Golden Grove ranks in the 19th percentile nationally for amenities (score 1.9/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Golden Grove. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Golden Grove, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Analysis of ABS building approvals mapped to local boundaries shows Golden Grove averages approximately 11 residential approvals annually, totaling 59 home approvals during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) along with 2 so far in FY-26. Amid recent population declines, this new housing supply has likely matched demand to provide buyers with sufficient choices, with new dwellings carrying an average construction value of $343,000—slightly higher than regional averages—pointing to a focus on premium builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $343,000 during the current financial year, indicating that development is overwhelmingly residential.
In comparison to the broader Greater Adelaide region, Golden Grove experiences very low building activity, sitting 76.0% below the regional per capita average. This restricted volume of new completions generally helps maintain demand and property values for existing homes, even though construction has picked up of late. Local building rates also track below national benchmarks, reflecting the established character of the area and suggesting potential constraints in planning. Meanwhile, recent construction is composed entirely of separate houses, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood and highlighting family-oriented properties that emphasize space. The ratio of 389 individuals for every single residential approval underscores this quiet, low-scale development setting.
Projections indicate that Golden Grove will add 477 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from Districts. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may fall short of demographic growth, which could heighten buyer competition and drive stronger appreciation in property values.
Districts' assessment of the Tea Tree Gully LGA register has identified 39 substantial development applications lodged in Golden Grove over the past 5 years (8 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 27 were approved (69%, or 100% of those decided) while 12 are under assessment. Districts estimates that 2 of these developments have likely been constructed. The most common application types are retail, commercial and industrial.
39 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 49 | 11,753 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 2 | 11,277 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 14/100.0% | 6,033/72.7% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 2,262/27.3% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 11 | 10,592 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 59 | 52,960 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 2.6 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 1.1 | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | -1.7 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | -1.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 388 | 144 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 343 | 288 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 343 | 5,145,583 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 15 | 88 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Golden Grove has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works have a significant effect on regional performance. Districts has identified a total of 14 developments expected to influence the area, with the most significant being Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2, Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment (Stage 1), Sunnybrook Estate, and the Golden Grove Park & Ride Facility.
Residential Development
ConstructionSunnybrook Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision in the established Sunnybrook precinct of Wynn Vale. Earlier stages are complete and the final premium allotments are under construction, delivering around 48 new detached homes close to local shops, schools and parklands.
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
PlanningSecond stage development seeking to rezone land south of One Tree Hill Road from Rural Living Zone to Master Planned Neighbourhood Zone and Employment Zone. The proposal aims to create approximately 450 additional allotments to complement the Stage 1 development, offering generously sized plots where residents can choose their own builders.
Source 1 for Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2 (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2 (opens in new tab)
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
Under AssessmentPrivately led rezoning proposal to enable a master-planned residential community north of One Tree Hill Road in Golden Grove. Proponents YAS Property & Development and Falkenburg Road Pty Ltd seek to rezone approximately 29 hectares of Rural-zoned land to Master Planned Neighbourhood to facilitate around 340 dwellings, alongside open space and interface buffers to adjacent extractive operations.
Source for Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment (Stage 1) (opens in new tab)
Environmental & Disaster Management
ConstructionSA Water program to transfer approximately 4,700 properties in the City of Tea Tree Gully from a council run Community Wastewater Management System with on site septic tanks to a modern sewer network. Delivery is being rolled out in zones between 2022 and 2028 to improve service reliability and public health outcomes.
Source 1 for Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program (opens in new tab)
Sports & Recreation
Completed$14 million redevelopment of Harpers Field clubrooms and community centre completed June 2024. Now home to Golden Grove Football Club and Golden Grove Cricket Club, providing modern sporting and community facilities for the growing Golden Grove area. Features new clubrooms, four inclusive changerooms, bar, function area, grandstand with safe standing areas and viewing platform, lighting, car parks, landscaping, multipurpose function spaces, caf' and community kitchens, meeting rooms, and a community shed.
Source 1 for Harpers Field Community Building & Sporting Club Redevelopment (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Harpers Field Community Building & Sporting Club Redevelopment (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Golden Grove (SA), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026Price not recorded
Rural Property · 3 bed · 534,300m² land
Listed 3 Apr 2025
Price not recorded
House · 5 bed · 972m² land
Listed 17 June 2026
$1,170,000–$1,250,000
House · 4 bed · 595m² land
Listed 15 July 2026
$800,000–$850,000
House · 3 bed · 530m² land
Listed 27 July 2026
$895,000–$975,000
House · 3 bed · 300m² land
Listed 24 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 32 in 2026 · 207 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Golden Grove with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grove | — | 10,417 | — | — | — |
| Greenwith | 1.5 km | 10,389 | — | — | — |
| Surrey Downs | 1.9 km | 3,618 | — | — | — |
| Fairview Park | 2.4 km | 3,975 | — | — | — |
| Wynn Vale | 2.8 km | 8,315 | — | — | — |
| Redwood Park | 3.2 km | 5,816 | — | — | — |
| Banksia Park | 3.4 km | 3,521 | — | — | — |
| Salisbury Heights | 3.5 km | 4,613 | — | — | — |
| Gulfview Heights | 4.2 km | 3,715 | — | — | — |
| Salisbury East | 4.2 km | 9,758 | — | — | — |
| Modbury Heights | 4.2 km | 7,239 | — | — | — |
| Ridgehaven | 4.4 km | 4,705 | — | — | — |
| Tea Tree Gully | 4.6 km | 3,632 | — | — | — |
| Salisbury Park | 4.7 km | 2,316 | — | — | — |
| Modbury North | 5.3 km | 6,050 | — | — | — |
| Brahma Lodge | 5.3 km | 3,431 | — | — | — |
| St Agnes (SA) | 5.4 km | 4,448 | — | — | — |
| Elizabeth Vale | 5.4 km | 4,585 | — | — | — |
| Hillbank | 5.7 km | 5,136 | — | — | — |
| Para Hills | 6.0 km | 7,124 | — | — | — |
| Modbury | 6.2 km | 6,438 | — | — | — |
| Para Hills West | 6.3 km | 3,577 | — | — | — |
| Elizabeth Grove | 6.3 km | 2,747 | — | — | — |
| Para Vista | 6.7 km | 3,121 | — | — | — |
| Salisbury (SA) | 6.7 km | 9,119 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Below-average unemployment rate
Strong mortgage holder representation
High proportion of married families
Notable utilities employment base
Elevated public administration employment
Well-educated local population
One of the lowest unemployment rates in the country
Population Growth
3.2
Density
4.4
Development Activity
1.5
Employment Drivers
8.4
Infrastructure Drivers
5.1
Education
5.6
Amenities
1.9
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Golden Grove reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Analyzing ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Golden Grove has an estimated population of 10,417 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 118 residents (1.1%) from the 10,299 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an estimated resident population of 10,297 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census. Such population numbers result in a density of 597 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident and capacity for future housing projects. The suburb of Golden Grove's 1.1% post-census growth rate is within 3.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (4.1%), showing solid underlying expansion trends. Overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for growth, acting as almost the sole contributor to population increases in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment conditions in Golden Grove demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets
Detail
Golden Grove is home to a qualified labor force with strong representation in key service sectors, an unemployment rate of 1.9%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 0.9% from aggregated local statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 5,671 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.9% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while participation in the labor force matches the regional benchmark of 66.6% closely. Census statistics show that only a small portion of the workforce (10.7%) performed their roles from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions during this period should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The neighborhood displays a distinct concentration in public administration & safety, where its share of employment is times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented locally, accounting for of the workforce in Golden Grove compared to across Greater Adelaide. Comparing the number of working residents to the local job count suggests the area offers relatively few local employment positions.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on Districts comparative assessment
Detail
According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, tax filers in Golden Grove recorded a median income of $56,717 and an average income of $67,194. These figures align closely with national averages, compared to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $62,485 for the median and $74,028 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Golden Grove are moderate, placing between the 45th and 47th percentiles nationally. Income distribution figures show that 29.4% of residents (representing 3,062 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the wider regional trend of in this band. Discretionary funds remaining after housing costs account for of income, and the suburb ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA index of economic advantage.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Golden Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
Census data indicates that the residential mix in Golden Grove is made up of 85.2% separate houses and 14.8% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to Adelaide metro where separate houses constitute 75.2% and other dwellings make up 24.9%. Home ownership rates in Golden Grove are notably higher than the metropolitan average at 36.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (44.4%) or renting tenants (19.6%). The median monthly payment for mortgage holders stood at $1,686, which is above the metropolitan Adelaide average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $320, matching the metropolitan Adelaide benchmark of $320. Compared to national statistics, mortgage payments in Golden Grove are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Golden Grove has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size
Detail
Families make up the majority of households at 74.5%, consisting of couples with children at 33.9%, couples without children at 28.8%, and single parents at 11.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.5%, dominated by single-person dwellings at 24.6% and group households at 1.1%. The average household size stands at 2.5 residents, which is identical to the average across Greater Adelaide.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Golden Grove performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes
Detail
Attainment levels for educational qualifications in Golden Grove are below regional benchmarks, with 21.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference suggests opportunities for future academic and professional training. Bachelor degrees represent the most common high-level qualification at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training is prominent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade certificates or diplomas, split between advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (24.8%).
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
1.4km · score 11
Child Care
709m · score 8
GP
1.2km · score 11
Government Services
7.1km · score 31
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
An analysis of public transport identifies 75 operational stops in Golden Grove, which consist of bus services. These stops support 29 different routes that run a combined 2,665 passenger trips per week. Access is rated as favorable, with dwellings situated an average of 203 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb; private cars are the main mode of travel at 88%, followed by buses at 10%. Dwellings have an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively small 10.7% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions in place at the time.
Across all transit routes, services run at an average frequency of daily trips, which translates to approximately trips per week for each transport stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health outcomes in Golden Grove are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts
Detail
Districts evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates suggest that health outcomes in Golden Grove are below average, with typical rates of common medical conditions in the general population, although higher levels are seen among older demographics relative to the national average. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, encompassing approximately 54% of the population, which corresponds to roughly 5,579 residents.
Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.5% and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 65.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to across Greater Adelaide. Health statistics for the working-age cohort are generally average. Residents aged and older make up of the population (totaling people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide share of . Senior health outcomes present notable hurdles, though they rank lower nationally than the statistics for the general population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
In terms of cultural diversity, Golden Grove records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in Districts' assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Golden Grove exhibits higher than average cultural diversity, with 10.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 24.7% born in another country. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 47.5% of the local population. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.
Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in Golden Grove are English at 34.7% of the population (well above the regional benchmark of 27.8%), Australian at 26.1%, and Scottish at . There are also notable differences in other groups, with Polish heritage overrepresented at of the population (compared to across the region), German at (compared to ), and Welsh at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Golden Grove hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Detail
The median age of 44 years in Golden Grove is significantly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented locally at 14.4% compared to regional averages, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 9.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 demographic has risen from 12.7% to 13.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 7.4% to 8.5%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 bracket has contracted from 13.6% to 12.2%. Demographic projections for suggest major shifts, with the cohort aged and over expected to expand by individuals (), rising from to . The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged and older accounting for of the projected growth, while the to and to age groups are expected to shrink.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Golden Grove was found to possess higher than average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong provision across all service types.
Detail
Golden Grove currently has an estimated 416 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 247 children aged 0-2 and 164 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 421 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 929. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
7.1
Income
5.5
Age
7.6
Household Composition
5.3
Housing
7.3
Cultural Diversity
4.8
Health
4.4
Housing Cost
3.8
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Projections utilize 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia data for SA2 regions, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this data or for periods after 2032, figures incorporate SA State Government Regional/LGA age projections from 2023 (derived from 2021 data), adjusted by aggregating LGA-level growth to SA2 boundaries using weighted methods. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Golden Grove is projected to experience population expansion slightly under the national median, increasing by 597 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 estimates, which represents a total growth of 4.6% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 10,417 | 1,501,231 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 1.1% | 8.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 10,299 | 1,387,290 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 0.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 100.0% | 87.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 4.6% | 11.7% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 597 | 460 | 3 |
An examination of SALM and ABS data aggregated across statistical divisions shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the employed population grew by 0.9% while the total labor force expanded by 1.0%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% rise in employment and a 4.0% increase in the labor force, alongside a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment trends in Golden Grove. These projections, spanning five-year and ten-year horizons, have been matched with local workforce data to project future patterns. While overall national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, projected expansion varies widely by industry. Applying these sectoral outlooks to the local employment structure suggests Golden Grove's workforce will grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 5,671 | 796,068 | 14,651,372 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 15.4% | 17.7% | 15.2% |
| –Retail Trade | 11.4% | 10.0% | 9.5% |
| –Education & Training | 10.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| Labour Force | 5,781 | 827,758 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 65.9% | 66.6% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.7% | 11.0% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 0.9% | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.4% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 84 | 97 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 62,485 | 60,382 | 62,948 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 74,028 | 73,651 | 80,903 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 56,717 | 54,808 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 67,194 | 66,852 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 1,669 | 1,548 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 195 (4.9%) | 37,088 (6.4%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 703 (17.7%) | 108,366 (18.7%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 937 (23.6%) | 137,920 (23.8%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 1,168 (29.4%) | 184,280 (31.8%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 484 (12.2%) | 56,790 (9.8%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 484 (12.2%) | 55,631 (9.6%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,188 | 1,988 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 68 (2.3%) | 11,131 (2.8%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 272 (9.2%) | 44,126 (11.1%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 698 (23.6%) | 92,625 (23.3%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 1,012 (34.2%) | 150,665 (37.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 461 (15.6%) | 51,282 (12.9%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 447 (15.1%) | 48,102 (12.1%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 792 | 762 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 2,654 (25.5%) | 400,128 (26.7%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 2,591 (24.9%) | 379,068 (25.3%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 2,654 (25.5%) | 407,649 (27.2%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 2,133 (20.5%) | 260,233 (17.3%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 177 (1.7%) | 19,555 (1.3%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 208 (2.0%) | 34,598 (2.3%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 22.6% | 25.1% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 24.4% | 19.4% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 6,212 | 5,698 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 5.8 | 5 | 5.6 |
Golden Grove at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$606/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
+0.4%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 0.4% year on year to $606/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $320/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 3,925 | 536,045 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 36.0% | 32.1% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 44.4% | 38.5% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 19.6% | 29.4% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 85.2% | 75.2% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 14.7% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 0.1% | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,686 | 1,562 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 320 | 320 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 20.7% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 37.9% | 49.5% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 40.9% | 38.0% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,020 | 1,009 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 23.3% | 23.3% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 19.2% | 20.7% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 3,971 | 580,075 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 3,926 | 536,048 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 24.6% | 27.7% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 1.1% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 74.5% | 68.6% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 33.9% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 28.8% | 26.1% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 53.7% | 45.7% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 28.3% | 36.4% | 36.5% |
School and university enrollment is quite high, with 27.6% of the local population currently engaged in study. This includes 9.8% of residents attending primary school, 7.9% in high school, and 5.4% enrolled in higher education.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 21.9% | 28.9% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 15.6% | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 4.1% | 7.0% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 12.2% | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 24.8% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 41.1% | 39.0% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 503 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 4,107 | 228,555 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 1,046 | 1,032 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 56 | 64 | 100 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle College - Golden Grove | Combined | n.a | n.a | 0.33 |
| 2 | Golden Grove Primary School | Primary | 527 | 1022 | 0.45 |
| 3 | Golden Grove High School | Secondary | 1,531 | 1008 | 1.72 |
| 4 | Gleeson College | Secondary | 915 | 1064 | 1.91 |
| 5 | Pedare Christian College | Combined | 1,134 | 1092 | 2.12 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
1.3km · score 17
Hospital
7.3km · score 36
Shopping Centre
1.7km · score 37
Banks
4.2km · score 14
Pharmacy
1.1km · score 12
Fitness Centre
3.3km · score 12
Schools
967m · score 9
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 75 | 7,666 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 29 | 590 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 2,665 | 54,614 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 61 | 77 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 203 | 256 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 140 | 194 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 3.9 | 27.3 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 362 | 2,526 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 71 | 85 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 10.7% | 11.0% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 87.3% | 86.8% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 1.8% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 87.8% | 85.3% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 9.9% | 6.7% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 0.8% | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 53.6% | 52.7% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 65.2% | 67.9% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.4% | 21.3% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 7.5% | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 9.5% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 7.9% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 8.4% | 8.6% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 8.0% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 24.7% | 28.7% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 71.3% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% | 86.3% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 90.0% | 77.8% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 10.0% | 22.2% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.7% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 47.5% | 42.4% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 1.0% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 1.0% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 48.9% | 47.5% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Golden Grove | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 44 | 39 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 55 to 64 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 15.2% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 62.0% | 64.2% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 23.1% | 19.2% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 14.0% | 15.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 62.0% | 56.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Golden Grove contains 6 Long Day Care centres (637 places), 1 preschool/kindergarten facility (52 places) and 3 OSHC facilities (275 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population appearing favorable compared to national benchmarks, and above the Greater Adelaide average. Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 416 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 0.6 - placing the area among the top 20% nationally for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 0.7 children per place (upper quintile supply). Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show strong LDC provision for the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 637 places across 6 facilities serving 247 children while preschool supply is moderate with 1 facility providing 52 places (3.2 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.8). With projected population growth of 4.6% between now and 2041, and 1.2% in the under 5 age group in particular, 12 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other drivers of note in the area are strong employment performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 39.4 per 100 residents with 4,107 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This notably elevated rate of school supply suggests many students travel to the area from beyond the immediate surrounds, typically amplifying local childcare demand given school-run proximity. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Out of school hours child care provision is similarly strong, with 275 places serving the 5-12 cohort. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being relatively in line with national benchmarks.
4 school catchments intersect Golden Grove (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only - primary school data only available in SA), in which a combined 1,616 children aged under 5 reside, served by 1,050 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.5 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts