Carey Gully at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
428
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Carey Gully.
The postcode for Carey Gully is 5144 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Carey Gully (5144) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Carey Gully has roughly 428 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Carey Gully scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carey Gully's population at 428, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
428
Median age
53
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
428
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Carey Gully.
Local schools for Carey Gully
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Government School Catchment
Uraidla Primary School
Basket Range Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carey Gully.
- What is the Carey Gully postcode?
- Carey Gully is in the 5144 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Carey Gully?
- Carey Gully is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5144. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carey Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Carey Gully?
- There are 18 schools serving Carey Gully on this page, including Uraidla Primary School, Basket Range Primary School, Bridgewater Primary School.
- How walkable is Carey Gully?
- Carey Gully has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carey Gully?
- Carey Gully is close to Mount George, Uraidla, Basket Range, Piccadilly, Ashton.
- What is the population of Carey Gully?
- The population of Carey Gully is approximately 428 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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