Aldgate
SA 5154 • Greater Adelaide
About Aldgate
Aldgate is a picturesque village in the Adelaide Hills, situated 21 kilometres southeast of the Adelaide CBD. Home to approximately 3,500 residents, this elevated suburb sits at 428 metres above sea level among native bushland and established gardens. The township was named after the famous Aldgate Pump Hotel, built by Londoner Richard Hawkins in 1859, which itself was named for the Aldgate Pump in London.
The village offers a charming blend of historic character homes, boutique shops, and popular eateries including the iconic Aldgate Pump Hotel with its family-friendly beer garden. Aldgate is home to Stangate House, a National Trust property featuring internationally significant camellia gardens. Residents enjoy a peaceful hills lifestyle with cooler temperatures, bushwalking trails, and a strong sense of community, while remaining accessible to Adelaide for work and amenities.
Aldgate falls under postcode 5154 and is governed by Adelaide Hills Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heysen electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 864, 864F — Adelaide CBD via Stirling, Crafers 45-55 min
- N801 — Mount Barker via Bridgewater, Hahndorf 15-20 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ No train service; bus via South Eastern Freeway or scenic route through Stirling
Village centre walkable but car needed for most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesMount Barker Road Aldgate 5154 SA
Schools
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3 Fairview Road
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12 Anderson Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 283
- 2. South Africa 48
- 3. Germany 40
- 4. United States 31
- 5. New Zealand 23
- 6. Scotland 20
- 7. India 13
- 8. Wales 12
- 9. Netherlands 11
- 10. Poland 11
- 11. Ireland 9
- 12. Malaysia 8
- 13. Singapore 7
- 14. Zimbabwe 7
- 15. Bosnia & Herzegovina 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)