SA · Tea Tree Gully Council
Golden Grove, 5125
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Golden Grove is a practical established suburb in Tea Tree Gully, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 10,299
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,669
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 137 of 4,063
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,686
- Employment rate
- 60.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 241 / 577 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $670
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,160,000
- Median price change
- +29.9%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 441
- Against the person
- 114
- Against property
- 327
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 90 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 113
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault28
- Other Property Damage And Environmental71
- Other Theft53
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury57
- Theft From Shop101
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5 (4 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,038
- Disability Unit Golden Grove High School1 Adey PlaceSpecialist Facilities
- Gleeson CollegeSecondary · ICSEA 1055
- Golden Grove High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1007
- Golden Grove KindergartenCnr Bicentennial & Botany DrivesPreschools
- Golden Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1021
- North East Secondary Community Learning Centre1 Adey PlaceSupport Services
- Pedare Christian CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1097
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
75 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 60A Surrey Farm Dr - North side
- Stop 61 Bicentennial Dr - West side
- Stop 62 Marie Clark Drive - North side
- Stop 62A The Grove Way - East side
- Zone B Golden Grove Interchange
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
505 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)26 GREEN PINE CCT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Tree damaging activity (Council street tree) Retaining walls and fencing9 WEST CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Verandah28 TUSCAN RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Building alterations (internal fit-out) to tenancy 8 for a personal services establishment (nail salon) (shop)1495 -1497 GOLDEN GROVE RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Installation Inground Fibreglass Swimming Pool by Builder. Installation of compliant permanent pool safety features by homeowner.21 SATSUMA CR GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Verandah21 HAMMOND CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Update to Essential Safety Provision Schedules only40 -60 SURREY FARM DR GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125;LOT 512 TENISON PL GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
May 2026
- Internal fit out - Tenancy 34 (Beauty Salon)LOT 1037 AEOLIAN DR GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Verandahs23 PARKWOOD DR GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule onlyLOT 1048 THE GROVE WAY GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Dwelling addition (upper level) and building alterations19 MARSHALL PL GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Carport1 IVORY CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division (2 into 2)1390 -1400 GOLDEN GROVE RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125;LOT 301 GOLDEN GROVE RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Construction of a building for Light Industry (Timber Processing Workshop) and 1 associated Advertising Signage attached to the building13 EINSTEIN DR GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Deck and Verandah42 OAKRIDGE CCT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Construction of two verandahs and a deck7 FEDERAL CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Verandah5 BALMAIN CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Retaining Wall and Fencing3 PARA VALLEY RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Retaining wall (retrospective)8 STONELEIGH RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
April 2026
- Land Division (6 into 139) including public open space, creation of a public road, tree damaging activity and earthworks10 STRACHAN RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125;12 STRACHAN RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125;185 ONE TREE HILL RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125;6 STRACHAN RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125;8 STRACHAN RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Deck and Verandah31 WILLOWOOD DR GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences6 DURACK CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Verandah18 MELBA CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations to existing warehouse (additional internal office area)16 ARISTOTLE CL GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Carport2 MALOUF CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Commercial shed (variation to DA 25033917)151 -155 GREENWITH RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Two (2) verandahs3 BRANNON CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Verandah, Spa pool and safety barrier15 SOCRATES CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Removal of a Regulated Council treeLOT 1004 THE GOLDEN WAY GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Installation Inground Fibreglass Swimming Pool by Builder. Installation of compliant permanent pool safety features by homeowner.7 MARSHALL PL GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding (Storage Shed)1385 GOLDEN GROVE RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 1 14 SANDSTOCK BVD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Removal of a Significant Tree (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis)56 TUSCAN RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Verandah2 PINERIDGE CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Proposed Verandah48 SETTLERS HILL DR GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Verandah1 ST JUST CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Verandah25 BARROW RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
- Construction of Shops (Take-away)LOT 301 GOLDEN GROVE RD GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) and Garage2 MANDARINE AV GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah2 IBERIS CT GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
18 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- Bench
- 78A - Captain Robertson AvenueBus stop
- 78B - Sandstock BoulevardBus stop
- 79 - Golden Grove RoadBus stop
- 80 - Golden Grove RoadBus stop
- Bus stop (2)
- Pegasus Pony ClubHorse Riding
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
- Picnic Table
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
11 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Kozy Kids Child Care CentreThe Golden Waychildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 39
- Parks (OSM)
- 39
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 60.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 819th in Australia
- State rank
- 38th in SA
- Peer rank
- #14 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #30 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 78A - Captain Robertson Avenueamenitiesbus_stop
- 78B - Sandstock Boulevardamenitiesbus_stop
- 79 - Golden Grove Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- 80 - Golden Grove Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- BWSamenitiesalcohol
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Golden Grove Football Ovalamenitiespitch
- Harpers Fieldamenitiespitch
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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