Houghton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
511
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Houghton.
The postcode for Houghton is 5131 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Houghton (5131) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia.
Houghton has roughly 511 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.
Houghton 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Houghton's population at 511, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (98% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
511
Median age
50
Family households
90%
Lone person
11%
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)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$373/wk
Owner occupied
98%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
511
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Houghton.
Local schools for Houghton
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Government School Catchment
Tea Tree Gully Primary School
Paracombe Primary and Preschool
Banksia Park International High 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 Houghton.
- What is the Houghton postcode?
- Houghton is in the 5131 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Houghton?
- Houghton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5131. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- What is the average rent in Houghton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $373.
- What schools are in Houghton?
- There are 20 schools serving Houghton on this page, including Tea Tree Gully Primary School, Paracombe Primary and Preschool, Saint David's Parish School.
- How walkable is Houghton?
- Houghton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Houghton?
- Houghton is close to Paracombe, Vista, Lower Hermitage, Tea Tree Gully, Highbury.
- What is the population of Houghton?
- The population of Houghton is approximately 511 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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