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Golden Grove Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Golden Grove Compares
Golden Grove vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Golden Grove | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,669 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,686 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5125 covers Golden Grove, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 19 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Tea Tree Gully.
According to the 2021 Census, Golden Grove has a population of 10,299 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,669, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 84 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Golden Grove includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,686, with 3,926 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Golden Grove scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Golden Grove area, including Golden Grove High School, Pedare Christian College, Gleeson College and others.
Golden Grove is part of the Tea Tree Gully statistical area in South Australia.
Golden Grove Details
| Postcode | 5125 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 10,299 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,669/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $792/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,686 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 17.4 km² |
| Population Density | 591/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,926 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 84 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.7838889 |
| Longitude | 138.7061111 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Tea Tree Gully |
| Local Government | Tea Tree Gully |
| Federal Electorate | Makin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,706 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,304 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,182 (21.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,911 (28.3%) |
| 65+ years | 2,208 (21.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,129 (11.0%) |
| Asthma | 941 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 585 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 506 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 352 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 188 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 152 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 168 (4.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,388 (35.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,528 (39.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 810 (20.8%) |
Schools in Golden Grove
Suburbs Near Golden Grove
Same Postcode (5125)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.