Upper Hermitage at a glance
Population
273
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Upper Hermitage.
The postcode for Upper Hermitage is 5131 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Upper Hermitage (5131) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia.
Upper Hermitage has roughly 273 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Hermitage's population at 273, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
273
Median age
47
Family households
85%
Lone person
17%
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)
$329/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
273
Median age: 47
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Hermitage.
Local schools for Upper Hermitage
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Government School Catchment
Fairview Park Primary School
Banksia Park School R-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 Upper Hermitage.
- What is the Upper Hermitage postcode?
- Upper Hermitage is in the 5131 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Upper Hermitage?
- Upper Hermitage 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 Upper Hermitage?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $329.
- What schools are in Upper Hermitage?
- There are 20 schools serving Upper Hermitage on this page, including Fairview Park Primary School, Banksia Park School R-6, Banksia Park International High School.
- What suburbs are near Upper Hermitage?
- Upper Hermitage is close to Yatala Vale, Lower Hermitage, Fairview Park, Banksia Park, Gould Creek.
- What is the population of Upper Hermitage?
- The population of Upper Hermitage is approximately 273 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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