Vista, SA 5091 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Vista is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5091, home to 1,035 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tea Tree Gully local government area and roughly 17 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$370 /wk
Population1,035
Median age43
Area1.8 km²
To CBD17 km
LGATea Tree Gully

Demographics

Population
1,035
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,820 /week
Median personal income
$848 /week
Median family income
$2,136 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Tea Tree Gully
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - North
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Makin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$370 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,636
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Tea Tree Gully Primary School Primary · Government
  • Saint David's Parish School Primary · Independent
  • Banksia Park International High School Secondary · Government
  • Banksia Park School R-7 Primary · Government
  • St Agnes Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 27 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 50 Perseverance Rd - North West side bus · 570 m
  • Stop 51B North East Rd - North side bus · 574 m
  • Stop 50 Perseverance Rd - South East side bus · 577 m
  • Stop 51B North East Rd - South side bus · 578 m
  • Stop 49 Perseverance Rd - South East side bus · 768 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 22 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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), 18.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 99.5% of the 442 resolvable premises in Vista. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 185 across postcode 5091 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 52 property damage, 49 violent offences, 39 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Vista?

Vista (SA 5091) had 1,035 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Tea Tree Gully local government area.

What is the median rent in Vista?

The median advertised rent in Vista is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Vista?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Vista covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Tea Tree Gully Primary School (0.8 km), Saint David's Parish School (1.2 km), Banksia Park International High School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Vista?

Vista is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Vista?

Across postcode 5091, 185 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were property damage (52), violent (49), theft (39). 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 Vista?

In Vista, 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 (18.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Vista?

27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Vista centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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