SA · Tea Tree Gully Council
Surrey Downs, SA, 5126
Current weather
10.2°CDense drizzle
87% humidity · 19.9 km/h wind · 12° / 9.2° today · 20.1 mm rain
Desirability index
#154 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Surrey Downs is a smaller suburban community in the Tea Tree Gully area, home to around 3,358 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 140 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 41.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600, median house prices near $867,500 (up 25% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,358
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,674
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 58 of 1,351
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Employment rate
- 64.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 104 / 57 / 0
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)
- $600
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $867,500
- Median price change
- +24.8%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 140
- Against the person
- 33
- Against property
- 107
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 102 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 45
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental23
- Other Theft37
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury22
- Theft From Motor Vehicle10
- Theft From Shop13
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 986
- Surrey Downs Kindergarten78 Illyarrie AvenuePreschools
- Surrey Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 986
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
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 54 Golden Grove Rd - South East side
- Stop 56 Hancock Rd - West side
- Stop 58 Grenfell Rd - North side
- Stop 59 Hancock Rd - West side
- Stop 59 Illyarrie Ave - South side
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.
234 planning-related records
2026· 41 proposals
June 2026
- Land division - 1 into 2 allotments7 TANYA ST SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and two story dwelling addition8 WONGABEENA DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Single Storey detached dwelling, retaining walls fencingLOT 381 TANYA ST SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah15 NAVARINO CT SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- 2 X Single storey Detached Dwellings, Retaining wall, Fencing, Removal of 2 X Significant trees and Retrospective removal of 1 X Significant and 3 X Regulated trees27 JOYCELYN AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additions7 WIRILDA AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)10 ZEPHYR CT SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, combined fence & retaining walls and internal retaining wall87 ILLYARRIE AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, combined fence & retaining walls and internal retaining wall87 ILLYARRIE AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Two single story detached dwelling, fencing, retaining walls, tree damaging activity24 ILLYARRIE AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Retaining walls and Fencing5 BAXTER AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Four (4) single storey detached dwellings, combined fence & retaining walls and removal of a regulated Red Maple (Acer rubrum) tree26 VINE ST SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
April 2026
- Outbuilding7 BANGALAY CR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations & additions and freestanding verandah417 YATALA VALE RD SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Alterations to an existing dwelling, including conversion of the existing garage into a bedroom with ensuite, and construction of a new carport and deck.7 PAULINE DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- In-ground swimming pool & associated safety features26 GREENWAY DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and combined fence & retaining walls3 PAULINE DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Replacement Verandah40 MARINERS DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Proposed 3 dwellings in a terrace arrangement.8 LEYTE DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Tree damaging activity (removal of a significant tree)346 HANCOCK RD SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Verandah replacement9 SARAH CT SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Removal of Significant (Date Palm) Tree28 WYNDHAM CR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Removal of a regulated China Doll (Radermachera sinica) tree12 CALLITRIS AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 201 JOYCELYN AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
March 2026
- Land division creating one additional allotment (1 into 2)24 ILLYARRIE AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Verandah12 ZANONI CR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Verandah48 GREENWAY DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Land Division ( 1 into 2 Torrens Titlle allotments) Tree damaging activity12 BAXTER AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Removal of a Significant Eucalyptus Cladocalyx tree1 ADDINGTON AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Storage shed6 SUMMIT ST SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Flat Roof Verandah3 ZEALAND ST SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Shed320 GRENFELL RD SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
February 2026
- Shed (Workshop)412 -414 YATALA VALE RD SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Removal of a Regulated Tree - Kurrajong tree (Brachychiton populneus)12A ILLYARRIE AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Outbuilding409 YATALA VALE RD SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Remove Regulated Council tree (River Red Gum)412 -414 YATALA VALE RD SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)17 CASUARINA AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Decision Made
- Retrospective verandah extension. As per council request Case #1795248 ZANONI CR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Land Division (1-in-2) Torrens Title27 JOYCELYN AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
- Tree damaging activity, three single-storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing12 ZENITH CL SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Under Assessment
2025· 43 proposals
43 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 42 proposals
42 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sip and saveAlcohol
- 55 - Golden Grove RoadBus stop
- Stop 50 Golden Grove Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 51 Golden Grove Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 52 Golden Grove Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 54 Golden Grove Rd - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 56 Grenfell Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 56 Hancock Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 57 Grenfell Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 57 Hancock Road - West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Surrey Downs Child Care Centrechildcare
- Surrey Downs Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 53.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #154 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Surrey Downs Child Care Centrechildcarechildcare
- Surrey Downs Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 2 X Single storey Detached Dwellings, Retaining wall, Fencing, Removal of 2 X Significant trees and Retrospective removal of 1 X Significant and 3 X Regulated treesplanning27 JOYCELYN AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations to an existing dwelling, including conversion of the existing garage into a bedroom with ensuite, and construction of a new carport and deck.planning7 PAULINE DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additionsplanning7 WIRILDA AV SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additions and freestanding verandahplanning417 YATALA VALE RD SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Lodged 27 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and two story dwelling additionplanning8 WONGABEENA DR SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Lodged 15 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Flat Roof Verandahplanning3 ZEALAND ST SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Four (4) single storey detached dwellings, combined fence & retaining walls and removal of a regulated Red Maple (Acer rubrum) treeplanning26 VINE ST SURREY DOWNS SA 5126Lodged 01 May 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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