Tea Tree Gully at a glance
Median house
$985,000
+2.1% over 12 months
Median unit
$250,560
Weekly rent
$635
Houses · units $390
Gross yield
3.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,499
Median age 44
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 11 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $985,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (11 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $250,560, roughly 75% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.1%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $197,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Tea Tree Gully.
Median house price
$985,000
+2.1% over the past year. Median unit price $250,560.
Median of 11 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$635/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$985,000
+2.1% annual growth
$250,560
3,499
Median age: 44
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at +2.1%/yr
2021
$888K
5-year change
+11%
2026
$985K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Tea Tree Gully.
Tea Tree Gully's median house price is $985,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 11 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5091 (SA), City of Tea Tree Gully, part of Greater Adelaide.
Tea Tree Gully (5091) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia. The median house here is $985,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +2.1% over the past year, behind the South Australia average (5%).
Tea Tree Gully has roughly 3,499 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.
Tea Tree Gully scores 14/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tea Tree Gully's population at 3,499, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,499
Median age
44
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.35% (median rent $635/wk against a $985,000 price tag). Units yield 8.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20263.35%
Based on $985,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20268.09%
Based on $250,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026+2.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
72
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.
14
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tea Tree Gully.
Local schools for Tea Tree Gully
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Government School Catchment
Tea Tree Gully Primary School
St Agnes School P - 6
Banksia Park International High 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 Tea Tree Gully.
- What is the median house price in Tea Tree Gully?
- The median house price in Tea Tree Gully, SA 5091 is $985,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 11 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $250,560. Annual growth is +2.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Tea Tree Gully?
- A useful starting point is the Tea Tree Gully median house price of $985,000 (units $250,560). 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 Tea Tree Gully a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Tea Tree Gully is 3.4%: the median weekly house rent is $635 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $985,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 2.1% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Tea Tree Gully 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 Tea Tree Gully postcode?
- Tea Tree Gully is in the 5091 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Tea Tree Gully?
- Tea Tree Gully is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5091. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- What is the average rent in Tea Tree Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $635, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Tea Tree Gully?
- There are 20 schools serving Tea Tree Gully on this page, including Tea Tree Gully Primary School, St Agnes School P - 6, Saint David's Parish School.
- How walkable is Tea Tree Gully?
- Tea Tree Gully has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Tea Tree Gully?
- Tea Tree Gully is close to Vista, St Agnes, Banksia Park, Ridgehaven, Redwood Park.
- What is the population of Tea Tree Gully?
- The population of Tea Tree Gully is approximately 3,499 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
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