Carey Gully, SA 5144 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Carey Gully is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5144, home to 428 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 16 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,699 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $2,250 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Adelaide Hills
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Uraidla Primary School
- Basket Range Primary School
- Bridgewater Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Stop 25A Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 25 Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 25 Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 24B Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 24B Greenhill Rd - South side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 17.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 87.4% of the 182 resolvable premises in Carey Gully. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 87.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 12.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4 across postcode 5144 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 300% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2 theft, 1 break-ins, 1 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carey Gully?
Carey Gully (SA 5144) had 428 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Adelaide Hills local government area.
What is the median rent in Carey Gully?
The median advertised rent in Carey Gully is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Carey Gully?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Carey Gully covering government sectors. Nearest include: Uraidla Primary School (2.4 km), Basket Range Primary School (2.8 km), Bridgewater Primary School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Carey Gully?
Carey Gully is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (87.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Carey Gully?
Across postcode 5144, 4 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (2), break-ins (1), violent (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Carey Gully?
In Carey Gully, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (17.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Carey Gully?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Carey Gully centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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