Surrey Downs, SA 5126 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Surrey Downs is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5126, home to 3,358 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tea Tree Gully local government area and roughly 19 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,358
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,674 /week
- Median personal income
- $828 /week
- Median family income
- $2,017 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tea Tree Gully
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Makin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Fairview Park Primary School
- Surrey Downs R-7 School
- Golden Grove Primary School
- Banksia Park School R-7
- Banksia Park International High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops
- Stop 66 Yatala Vale Rd - South side
- Stop 66 Yatala Vale Rd - North side
- Stop 67 Yatala Vale Rd - South side
- Stop 67 Yatala Vale Rd - North side
- Stop 65 Yatala Vale Rd - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 36 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 21 playgrounds
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), 20.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 99.7% of the 1,461 resolvable premises in Surrey Downs. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 214 across postcode 5126 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 78 theft, 51 violent offences, 40 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs (SA 5126) had 3,358 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Tea Tree Gully local government area.
What is the median rent in Surrey Downs?
The median advertised rent in Surrey Downs is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Surrey Downs?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Surrey Downs covering government sectors. Nearest include: Fairview Park Primary School (0.8 km), Surrey Downs R-7 School (1.4 km), Golden Grove Primary School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Surrey Downs?
Surrey Downs is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Surrey Downs?
Across postcode 5126, 214 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (78), violent (51), property damage (40). 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 Surrey Downs?
In Surrey Downs, 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 (20.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Surrey Downs?
54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Surrey Downs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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