Gulfview Heights, SA 5096
City of Tea Tree GullyAll suburbs in postcode 5096
Updated
Median house price
$940,000
-1.7% over the past year.
Median of 7 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Gulfview Heights at a glance
- Median unit
- $208,800
- Weekly rent
- $690
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 3,674
- Median age 41
Prices: Median of 7 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Gulfview Heights
Houses change hands at $940,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (7 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $208,800, roughly 78% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-1.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -1.7%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $188,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Gulfview Heights
Gulfview Heights (5096) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia. The median house here is $940,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -1.7% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Gulfview Heights has roughly 3,674 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Gulfview Heights scores 4/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 469 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Gulfview Heights
Schools serving Gulfview Heights: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Gulfview Heights's population at 3,674, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 85%
- Lone person
- 15%
- Owner occupied
- 89%
- Renter occupied
- 9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.82% (median rent $690/wk against a $940,000 price tag). Units yield 12.45% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (9%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.82%
- On the $940,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 12.45%
- On the $208,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- -1.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
110 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 469 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Gulfview Heights
- What is the median house price in Gulfview Heights?
- The median house price in Gulfview Heights, SA 5096 is $940,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 7 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $208,800. Annual growth is -1.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Gulfview Heights?
- A useful starting point is the Gulfview Heights median house price of $940,000 (units $208,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Gulfview Heights a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Gulfview Heights is 3.8%: the median weekly house rent is $690 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $940,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 1.7% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Gulfview Heights is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Gulfview Heights postcode?
- Gulfview Heights is in the 5096 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Gulfview Heights?
- Gulfview Heights is a suburb in the City of Tea Tree Gully area, SA 5096.
- What is the average rent in Gulfview Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $690, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Gulfview Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Gulfview Heights on this page, including Gulfview Heights Primary School, King's Baptist Grammar School, Keithcot Farm Primary School.
- How walkable is Gulfview Heights?
- Gulfview Heights has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gulfview Heights?
- Gulfview Heights is close to Salisbury East Northbri Ave, Salisbury East, Wynn Vale, Para Hills, Para Hills West.
- What is the population of Gulfview Heights?
- The population of Gulfview Heights is approximately 3,674 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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