City of Tea Tree Gully
Houghton
Houghton at a glance
Median house
$440,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
511
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Houghton.
Houghton is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$373/wk
Owner occupied
98%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
$440,000
$316,800
511
Median age: 50
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.67%
Based on $440,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA6.12%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202698%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
511
Median age
50
Family households
90%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Houghton?
- The median house price in Houghton, SA 5131 is $440,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Houghton postcode?
- Houghton is in the 5131 postcode, in SA, 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?
- Houghton has approximately 511 residents. 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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