Cherry Gardens at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
633
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Cherry Gardens.
The postcode for Cherry Gardens is 5157 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Cherry Gardens (5157) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Cherry Gardens has roughly 633 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Cherry Gardens 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, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cherry Gardens's population at 633, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 2% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
633
Median age
48
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
2%
At a deeper level
633
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
Education
Schools in Cherry Gardens.
Local schools for Cherry Gardens
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Government School Catchment
Clarendon Primary School
Craigburn Primary School
Scott Creek Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Cherry Gardens.
- What is the Cherry Gardens postcode?
- Cherry Gardens is in the 5157 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Cherry Gardens?
- Cherry Gardens is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5157. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cherry Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Cherry Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Cherry Gardens on this page, including Clarendon Primary School, Craigburn Primary School, Scott Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Cherry Gardens?
- Cherry Gardens has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cherry Gardens?
- Cherry Gardens is close to Dorset Vale, Coromandel East, Ironbank, Chandlers Hill, Scott Creek.
- What is the population of Cherry Gardens?
- The population of Cherry Gardens is approximately 633 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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