Median house price
$1.45M
Q1 2026
SA · Playford Council
One Tree Hill, 5114
Est. population · Jun 2025
687
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.5%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,317/wk
Employment rate
66.1%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,452,500
Languages at home
5.6%non-English
Most common: Italian, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
One Tree Hill offers a slower smaller community life in Playford Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Period homes and older streetscapes are part of the appeal, with heritage detail still visible throughout.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus parks and green space weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
One Tree Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Population (ERP)
687
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.5%
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
#34
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
60th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
31st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 41.0/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3583rd in Australia
- State rank
- 380th in SA
- Peer rank
- #34 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #67 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,452,500
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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 · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
687(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · +1.5% over 5 years · 4th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +1.5%
- Change in 1 year
- -2
- Change in 5 years
- +10
- Growth rank in SA
- 4th 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 (~700), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,043
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,317
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 347
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,863
- Employment rate
- 66.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 335 / 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)
- 30
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 22
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 130 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 451
- Increase (daily rate)
- +50.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental6
- Other Theft3
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv8
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 965
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 31th
School list
- One Tree Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 255 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- One Tree Hill PreschoolOne Tree Hill Primary School, McGilp RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.96
Shopping(1)
- Convenience store
Community(1)
- One Tree Hill InstituteTownhall
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(1)
- Petrol station
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospital (8.4 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)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.1
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· 14 proposals
July 2026
- Verandah156 PRECOLUMB RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding (Garage)772 BLACK TOP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool. All associated pool safety features installed by homeowner.993 BLACK TOP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation and ancillary earthworks.95 JOHNSON RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
April 2026
- Change of use from shed to place of worship and freestanding signageLOT 110 YORKTOWN RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
- Carport21 WOOD CR ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding ancillary to residential use and maintenance of the property, Fill and Fencing.75 MCGILP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding with associated earthworks.65 PRECOLUMB RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Carport (6m x 5.37m) attached to existing shed and relocation of two existing lean-to29 JOHNSON RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Installation of Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier fence.25 WOOD CR ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 3 JOHNSON RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Shed742 ULEY RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- StoreLOT 3 JOHNSON RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
January 2026
- Two Outbuilding (Sheds)819 BLACK TOP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Storage shed with associated earthworks102 CORNISHMANS HILL RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling102 CORNISHMANS HILL RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
October 2025
- DeckLOT 210 LORNA CT ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Agricultural building, earthworks and retaining walls.67 JOHNSON RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
September 2025
- Dwelling alterations and addition112 TYEKA DR ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
August 2025
- Outbuilding for storage of household and property maintenance items with earthworks exceeding 9 cubic metres95 JOHNSON RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding and Garage26 WALTERS RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)989 ONE TREE HILL RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding in association with existing horse keeping42 JOHNSON RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Remove existing outbuilding and construction of outbuilding (15.2m x 7.0m x 3.3m)996 BLACK TOP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah to southern side of dwelling52 GULF VIEW DR ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)41 KELLY RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding13 KELLY RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
May 2025
- Installation of inground fibreglass swimming pool, temporary fencing & permanent pool fencing997A BLACK TOP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Swimming pool/spa and safety barriers143 TYEKA DR ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Excavation & installation of fibreglass swimming pool and safety fence1081 BLACK TOP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
April 2025
- Removal of 1x Regulated tree31 MCGILP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling addition and alterations16 GOULDS RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
- Outbuilding and carport to rear of existing dwelling, with associated retaining to 1.2m height12 JORDAN DR ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Under Assessment
March 2025
- Verandah24 JORDAN DR ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Two verandahs989 BLACK TOP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)764 ULEY RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Extension to existing verandah and alterations to an outbuilding (raise wall height to match extension roof height).29 JOHNSON RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding to rear of future dwelling authorised under application 240110697 PRECOLUMB RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
February 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling and tree damaging activity1005 BLACK TOP RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding67 CORNISHMANS HILL RD ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision Made
- Variation to development authorisation 292/1853/2017 to delete conditions 3-22 pertaining to the provision of a 22kl water supply3 JORDAN DR ONE TREE HILL SA 5114Decision 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
12 heritage places
- Cottage 'The Peppercorns'Lot 5 Blacktop Road ONE TREE HILLLocal heritage
- Dwelling (former One Tree Hill Inn)794 Blacktop Road ONE TREE HILLState heritage
- Former Adamson's Flour Mill (Yelki Mill and Water Wheel Complex), Smiths CreekOff Uley Road ONE TREE HILLState heritage
- Former Precolumb SchoolLot 10 Paines Road ONE TREE HILLLocal heritage
- HomesteadLot 52 Cornishmans Hill Road ONE TREE HILLLocal heritage
- HouseLot 101 Crosshill Road ONE TREE HILLLocal heritage
- House & Outbuildings 'Yelki'Lot 34 Yorktown Road ONE TREE HILLLocal heritage
- House 'Applewood'Lot 13 Blacktop Road ONE TREE HILLLocal heritage
- House 'Crosshill'Lot 102 Crosshill Road ONE TREE HILLLocal heritage
- Institute & War MemorialLot 10 Blacktop Road ONE TREE HILLLocal 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
- 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 5.8 km away).
Coalition 41.5%Labor 58.5%
6.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- One Tree HillLabor 45.8% · Coalition 54.2% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Craigmore SouthLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- Craigmore NorthLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- Elizabeth DownsLabor 68.8% · Coalition 31.2% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
- Blakeview SouthLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)5.6 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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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