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SA · Tea Tree Gully Council

Highbury, 5089

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Desirability score

51.6/100
Average

Top 19% of South Australia's suburbs

96% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Highbury is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Tea Tree Gully, Highbury is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. 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. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
6,956
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,038
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
97 of 2,578
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
63.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
137 / 65 / 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 · 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)
$435
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$725
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$700
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,185,000
Median price change
+39.4%

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)
157
Against the person
32
Against property
125
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 217 residents
State safety percentile
32.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
25
Increase (daily rate)
+51.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental22
  • Other Theft18
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle26
  • Theft From Shop25

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
2
  • Dernancourt Kindergarten10 Vernons DrivePreschools
  • Highbury Preschool46 Beckman AvenuePreschools

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

Public transport

28 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 40 Lower North East Rd - West side
  • Stop 40B Josephine St - South side
  • Stop 41 Lower North East Rd - East side
  • Stop 43 Lower North East Rd - East side
  • Stop 43 Lower North East Rd - West side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

567 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Outbuilding
    45 AWOONGA RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Deck
    21 DENE RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations & additions and swimming pool with associated safety features
    36 EDMUND RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Land division - One into three allotments
    31 REIDS RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • 2 x Two storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing
    17 OBSERVATION DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    4 CLARENCE CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Front fence & gate (retrospective)
    51 AWOONGA RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition and building alterations (rear bedroom and bathroom)
    21 ROGERS ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Land Division (1 into 2)
    4 ELLISTON AV HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Spa pool and associated safety features
    8 CLARENCE CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool, associated safety barrier and features, verandah and screen fence.
    25 THE PROMENADE HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Community Title land division (1 allotment into 5 allotments with common property) and construction of five (5) single storey group dwellings and combined fence & retaining walls
    958 LOWER NORTH EAST RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations and additions with associated deck and verandah
    11 KINNAIRD CR HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Land division creating one additional allotment (1 into 2) and two single storey detached dwellings with associated fence and retaining wall exceeding a combined height of 2.1m
    34 BECKMAN AV HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • construct partially above ground swimming pool & install associated safety fence
    27 VALLEY VIEW DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Single storey Detached dwelling, Retaining walls, Fencing, and Removal of a Regulated tree
    24 ROSEWOOD RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations and additions
    15 MITCHELL AV HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing Detached dwelling, and Verandah
    17 DECLIVITY ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Shed and carport
    14 VALLEY VIEW DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule only
    1017 -1031 LOWER NORTH EAST RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Carport
    6 HISTORIC DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Single storey dwelling addition and alterations to dwelling
    13 ALISTER ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Installation of State Heritage Blue Plaque Signage
    LOT 403 CONIFER PL HIGHBURY SA 5089;LOT 404 HISTORIC DR HIGHBURY SA 5089;LOT 404 PIONEER CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, fencing and swimming pool
    8 FILIPPO CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    6 PERRIN ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Land Division (1-in-2) Torrens Title
    16 HIGHBURY DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    7 BLAMEY CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Verandah to side of dwelling
    3 PACKHAM PL HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Carport
    8 BRISTOL CR HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing.
    25 BECKMAN AV HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Retaining walls up to 2.2 metres and 1.8 metre high fence
    21 AWOONGA RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Carport replacement
    39 XAVIER ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Land Division (1 into 23) Community Title inclusive of common driveway, 23 x Two storey detached dwellings inclusive of four affordable housing (Lots 20-23), retaining walls and fencing
    1186 LOWER NORTH EAST RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Two story detached dwelling
    63 XAVIER ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodation
    42 WICKS RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Garage (retrospective)
    51 AWOONGA RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
  • Two verandahs
    10 AQUEDUCT WAY HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Installation of swimming pool with safety barriers
    21 ADDOLORATA CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
  • Verandah
    5 BEURRE CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Land Division (1-in-2) Torrens Title
    32 EDMUND RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Stop 34 Lower North East Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 34A Awoonga Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 34B Awoonga Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 35 Lower North East Road - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 35 Lower North East Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 36 Lower North East Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 36 Lower North East Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 36A Valley Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 36A Valley Road - West sideBus stop

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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Heritage

6 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Dernancourt KindergartenVernons Drivekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
10

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
51.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 19% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1742nd in Australia
State rank
133rd in SA
Peer rank
#33 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#98 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

  • Beckman Avenue Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Beckman Reserve Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
  • Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Sports fieldamenitiespitch
  • Stop 34 Lower North East Road - South sideamenitiesbus_stop
  • Stop 34A Awoonga Road - East sideamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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