Median house price
$1.19M
-31% change
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Greenhill, 5140
Est. population · Jun 2025
473
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.5%
Median age
40
Median income
$2,625/wk
Employment rate
68.5%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,191,500
Languages at home
7.9%non-English
Most common: Persian, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Adelaide Hills Council, Greenhill is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Greenhill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
473
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
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
#141
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
85th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
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
- 35.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4698th in Australia
- State rank
- 495th in SA
- Peer rank
- #141 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #325 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,191,500
- Median price change
- -31.4%
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
473(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +8.5% over 5 years · 85th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +8.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +37
- Growth rank in SA
- 85th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 173
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,058
- Employment rate
- 68.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 163 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 8.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 227 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.8%
Most common offence types
- Blackmail And Extortion1
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
Public transport
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 17 Greenhill Rd - North West side
- Stop 17A Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 17B Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 19 Greenhill Rd - South East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 9 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 14/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Entertainment(3)
- Sugarloaf HillViewpoint
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(8)
8 bus stops
Other(5)
- Bench (2)
- Greenhill CFSFire station
47 Yarrabee Road, Greenhill
- Chambers Gully ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking (3)
- Shelter
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
- Burnside Day Surgery (3.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.1
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· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Two (2) outbuildings (shipping containers) (Retrospective)118 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Verandah124 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding & carport138 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding and associated earthworks54 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Deck with verandah on upper level and outbuilding (carport)118 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
September 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (garage) & retaining walls763 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Under Assessment
June 2025
- Internal renovation of single storey dwelling with removal of internal walls and new windows137 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
April 2025
- Deck and verandah including integrated solar photovoltaic panels120 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
January 2025
- Dwelling addition (garage) and replacement roof27 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Fences and retaining wall100 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
September 2024
- Garage64 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
August 2024
- Verandah and deck48 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Under Assessment
May 2024
- Dwelling addition and carport10 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
March 2024
- Swimming pool and safety fence9 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Carport9 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Change of use of existing outbuilding to tourist accommodation (retrospective)99 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
January 2024
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2)37 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140;LOT 7 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Retaining wall2 STAPLEHURST LANE GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
October 2023
- Outbuilding & deck3 HILLSIDE ST GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
September 2023
- Single story detached dwelling763 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing verandah91 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
July 2023
- Two storey split level detached dwelling, swimming pool & associated safety features, deck, above ground and underground water storage tanks, retaining walls, associated earthworks & associated landscaping761 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Under Assessment
March 2023
- Outbuilding152 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
October 2022
- Swimming pool and associated safety features, retaining walls86 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
September 2022
- Retaining walls and fence749 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling14 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Spa pool and associated safety barriers144 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
June 2022
- Shed (Outbuilding) and associated earthworks573 MOUNT LOFTY SUMMIT RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
May 2022
- Outbuilding (pool house)84 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
March 2022
- Replacement outbuilding139 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Outbuilding containing shower & toilet76 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
November 2021
- Deck (Maximum height 1.8m)34 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
October 2021
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and 78,000 litre above ground water storage tank, associated excavation works, and removal of native vegetation and tree damaging activity.781 GREENHILL RD GREENHILL SA 5140Under Assessment
July 2021
- Outbuilding5 CHRISTOPHER AV GREENHILL SA 5140;7 CHRISTOPHER AV GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
- Variation - To vary DA 20/393/4739 CHRISTOPHER AV GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
June 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence34 YARRABEE RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision Made
March 2021
- Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding & construction of replacement two storey detached dwelling, deck (maximum height 2.95m), retaining walls (maximum 1.6m), fencing & associated earthworks (non-complying)33 YANAGIN RD GREENHILL SA 5140Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Dwelling; former wine shanty/hotelGreenhill Road GREENHILLLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.9 km away).
Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%
6.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SummertownLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- Norton SummitLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- UraidlaLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
- CrafersLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- Stirling WestLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)6.5 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)
- 10/10
- 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
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