Waterfall Gully, SA 5066 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Waterfall Gully is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5066, home to 161 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 161
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $3,600 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,359 /week
- Median family income
- $3,700 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Burnside
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $468 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Burnside Primary School
- St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School
- Linden Park Primary School
- Marryatville High School
- Seymour College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 69 bus stops
- Stop 19 Glynburn Rd - West side
- Stop 19 Glynburn Rd - East side
- Stop 13 Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 13 Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 20 Glynburn Rd - West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 11 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 30 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
- 15 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), 7.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 56.3% of the 64 resolvable premises in Waterfall Gully. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 56.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 1.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 242 across postcode 5066 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 61 break-ins, 57 theft, 55 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waterfall Gully?
Waterfall Gully (SA 5066) had 161 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Burnside local government area.
What is the median rent in Waterfall Gully?
The median advertised rent in Waterfall Gully is $468/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Waterfall Gully?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Waterfall Gully covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Burnside Primary School (0.6 km), St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School (1.5 km), Linden Park Primary School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Waterfall Gully?
Waterfall Gully is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (56.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Waterfall Gully?
Across postcode 5066, 242 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were break-ins (61), theft (57), property damage (55). 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 Waterfall Gully?
In Waterfall 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 (7.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Waterfall Gully?
69 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Waterfall Gully centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 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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