Median house price
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SA · Tea Tree Gully Council
Gould Creek, 5114
Est. population · Jun 2025
188
Growth (1 yr)
-0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.5%
Median age
44
Median income
$2,374/wk
Employment rate
64.9%
Languages at home
8.5%non-English
Most common: Russian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Tea Tree Gully Council, Gould Creek is a settled smaller community where everyday shopping leans on neighbouring suburbs. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability lands below average here: softer growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Gould Creek snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
188
-0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#56
among Metro Adelaide · Established
Safety
73rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
3rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 14.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6918th in Australia
- State rank
- 701st in SA
- Peer rank
- #56 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #355 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
188(June 2025)
-0.5% annual · +0.5% over 5 years · 3th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +0.5%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in SA
- 3th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,374
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 76
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 64.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 75 / 0 / 0
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 12
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 240 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 451
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospital (5.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 3 proposals
August 2026
- Retrospective outbuildings, canopy structure, Excavation / Filling130 WILLISON RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Under Assessment
July 2026
- Swimming pool with associated safety barrier and retaining walls507 ONE TREE HILL RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)57 PURDOM RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
September 2025
- Agricultural Shed (Machinery shed)707 ONE TREE HILL RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
June 2025
- Building comprising of storage for domestic purposes and storage of commercial vehicles associated with an earth moving business, post and rail fence37 BURG RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Under Assessment
April 2025
- Deck769 ONE TREE HILL RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of ancillary buildings to an existing quarry and material recycling, including storage shelters, office, toilet and amenities, workshop and Fencing.199 BLACK TOP RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Under Assessment
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Removal of Significant Tree SA Blue Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)80 HANNAFORD HUMP RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
September 2024
- Horse keeping and Change in use to a portion of the allotment (Equine Therapy)80 HANNAFORD HUMP RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
May 2024
- DOMESTIC GABLE SHED114 KURRAJONG RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
- Verandah180 BLACK TOP RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
April 2024
- Above ground water tank.180 BLACK TOP RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Shed80 HANNAFORD HUMP RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
September 2023
- Pool house (outbuilding)14 DIMASI CT GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
May 2023
- Shed386D ONE TREE HILL RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
March 2023
- Shed63 MELVILLE RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
September 2022
- Construction of a detached dwelling, farm building, swimming pool, rain water tanks and associated earthworks100 WILLIAMS RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Under Assessment
July 2022
- Outbuilding (shed) and Retaining Wall222 MELVILLE RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
- Water tank (above ground)386F ONE TREE HILL RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
May 2022
- Outbuilding (Garage)579 ONE TREE HILL RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
February 2022
- Decking4 MELVILLE RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
January 2022
- New Pool and associated earthworks101 MELVILLE RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
December 2021
- Swimming pool and safety barrier4 MELVILLE RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
October 2021
- Ancillary Accommodation161 BLACK TOP RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
- Front FenceLOT 2 WILLIAMS RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
September 2021
- Construction of a single storey store, driveway access crossing and associated earthworks (retrospective)LOT 2 WILLIAMS RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
August 2021
- Single storey detached dwelling, fencing, retaining walls and tree damaging activityLOT 51 PURDOM RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
April 2021
- Verandah13 PURDOM RD GOULD CREEK SA 5114Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Road ReconstructionBlack Top Road, Williams Rd10 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Road ReconstructionBlack Top Road, Willison Rd10 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.3 km away).
Coalition 31.9%Labor 68.1%
2.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- HillbankLabor 67.1% · Coalition 32.9% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Elizabeth EastLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Elizabeth ValeLabor 67.2% · Coalition 32.8% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Elizabeth GroveLabor 71.3% · Coalition 28.7% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- Salisbury ParkLabor 64.9% · Coalition 35.1% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Tea Tree Gully Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.