Tea Tree Gully, SA: suburb profile

The population of Tea Tree Gully SA is 3,499 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tea Tree Gully is $799 per week ($41,548 per year). Median rent in Tea Tree Gully is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Tea Tree Gully has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Tea Tree Gully has a population density of 735 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tea Tree Gully is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tea Tree Gully is $1,600.

There were 33 recorded offences in Tea Tree Gully in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

Population
3,499
Census 2021
Median income
$799/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$325/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Tea Tree Gully vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Tea Tree Gully is $799 a week, 5% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 274th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $325 a week, $25 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTea Tree GullyTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$799/wk$759/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,607/wk$1,494/wk +8%$1,637/wk
Rent$325/wk$300/wk +8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,534/mo +4%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.2%19.5% +0.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tea Tree Gully, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tea Tree Gully Population

3,499 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tea Tree Gully Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$799/wk
$41,548 per year
Ranked 3,624 of 14,663
Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
Ranked 3,947 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tea Tree Gully Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,607/wk
Median rent $325/wk
Rent to income 20.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Tea Tree Gully against your income

About $6,964 a month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,282/wk
Rent share 20.2%

Tea Tree Gully Schools

9
schools nearby
8
government
1030
avg ICSEA score
3,098
total students
Tea Tree Gully Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 117 students
1073
ICSEA
Saint David's Parish School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 306 students
1063
ICSEA
Highbury Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 499 students
1054
ICSEA
St Agnes School P - 6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 251 students
1039
ICSEA
Banksia Park School R-6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 240 students
1037
ICSEA
Fairview Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 260 students
1027
ICSEA
Banksia Park International High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,055 students
1009
ICSEA
Surrey Downs Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 148 students
986
ICSEA
Ridgehaven Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 222 students
983
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Tea Tree Gully

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,737) Female 50.3% (1,759)

Population Density

735
people per km²
3,499 people · 4.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,024
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
9.7%
India
0.8%
Italy
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
Netherlands
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
Germany
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.9%
Mandarin
0.6%
Greek
0.4%
Punjabi
0.4%
Arabic
0.3%
Sinhalese
0.3%
Nepali
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.4%
Australian
36.2%
Scottish
9.7%
German
9.2%
Irish
8.9%
Italian
6.7%
Dutch
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%
Welsh
1.1%
Chinese
1.0%
Greek
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
48.6%
Catholic
14.5%
Anglican
9.3%
Uniting Church
5.9%
Not stated
5.2%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Lutheran
2.7%
Pentecostal
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.4% 1,513
Separated
3.5% 102
Divorced
7.3% 214
Widowed
5.4% 159
Never married
32.4% 953

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.0%
Couple: no children
30.6%
Couple: no children under 15
20.9%
One parent: no children under 15
6.7%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
37.3%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
15.0%
5 persons
4.9%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tea Tree Gully

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,362 occupied private dwellings in Tea Tree Gully at the 2021 Census, 14.0% were rented, 40.7% owned outright and 43.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
40.7% 554 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.7% 595 dwellings
Rented
14.0% 190 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
10.2%
3 bedrooms
57.6%
4 bedrooms
25.8%
5 bedrooms
3.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
4.9%
$800-$999/mo
6.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
33.6%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3 vehicles
14.5%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tea Tree Gully

Employment

Employed full-time
37.5% 1,024 people
Employed part-time
22.5% 615 people
Unemployed
2.8% 77 people
Not in labour force
37.1% 1,014 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
30.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.1%
Managers
13.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Labourers
4.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Bus
6.7%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Walked only
0.9%
Other
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Truck
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Bachelor Degree
27.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.7%
Postgraduate Degree
8.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.7%
Engineering
16.0%
Health
14.9%
Society & Culture
13.5%
Education
10.4%
Architecture & Building
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Information Technology
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.4%
Secondary: Government
15.1%
Vocational Education
13.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.3%
Primary: Catholic
8.8%
Secondary: Catholic
8.2%
Pre-school
7.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.5%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
346
Arthritis
148
Asthma
132
Heart disease
124
Diabetes
96
Lung condition
62
Cancer
59
Stroke
41
Kidney disease
27
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 431
Did not provide
84.8% 2,405

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.0% 514
Not a volunteer
82.0% 2,339

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 18
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 11
Previously served
3.9% 112
Never served
95.1% 2,713

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.4%
1 child
13.8%
2 children
36.5%
3 children
14.1%
4 children
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
22
1951: 1960
95
1961: 1970
152
1971: 1980
102
1981: 1990
71
1991: 2000
49
2001: 2010
102
2011: 2015
44
2016
14
2017
8
2018
15
2019
12
2020
6
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.2%
moved in the last year
31.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,046
Moved from SA
235
Moved: same area (SA2)
29
Moved from NT
12
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.8%
Step family: no other children
9.1%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tea Tree Gully Crime Statistics

33 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
9
Assault
9
Break & Enter
7
Property Damage
4
Fraud
2
Other Against Person
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Tea Tree Gully

The closest suburb to Tea Tree Gully is Vista, 1.6 km away.

Vista
1.6 km away · income $848/wk · rent $370/wk
Banksia Park
1.6 km away · income $794/wk · rent $350/wk
St Agnes (SA)
2.5 km away · income $746/wk · rent $340/wk
Ridgehaven
2.7 km away · income $688/wk · rent $320/wk
Fairview Park
2.8 km away · income $872/wk · rent $370/wk
Redwood Park
3.1 km away · income $837/wk · rent $350/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Tea Tree Gully

What is the population of Tea Tree Gully SA?

The population of Tea Tree Gully SA is 3,499 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 735 people per km². Tea Tree Gully is ranked #2,130 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tea Tree Gully?

The median personal income in Tea Tree Gully SA is $799 per week, or $41,548 per year. The median household income is $1,607 per week. Family income is $2,024 per week. Tea Tree Gully is ranked #3,624 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tea Tree Gully?

Median rent in Tea Tree Gully SA is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Tea Tree Gully ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tea Tree Gully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tea Tree Gully SA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tea Tree Gully?

The median age in Tea Tree Gully SA is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tea Tree Gully a good suburb to live in?

Tea Tree Gully is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,499. The median income is $799/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41432. All dollar figures in AUD.