Fairview Park
SA 5126 • Greater Adelaide
About Fairview Park
Fairview Park is a family-oriented suburb located in Adelaide's north-eastern foothills, approximately 20 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD within the City of Tea Tree Gully council area. Sitting at an elevation of around 232 metres with an area of 2.6 square kilometres, it is part of the broader Greater Adelaide statistical area and the Tea Tree Gully urban precinct. With a 2021 population of 3,792 and a median age of 40, the suburb has a predominantly established, Australian-born community — around 79% of residents were born in Australia.
Fairview Park is a quiet, leafy residential suburb popular with families, evidenced by its high proportion of school-age children and married households. The area sits near Tea Tree Plaza, one of Adelaide's largest suburban shopping centres, offering easy access to retail, dining, and services. Residents benefit from Adelaide's O-Bahn busway — one of the world's fastest bus rapid transit systems — which connects the Tea Tree Gully corridor to Adelaide CBD in under 25 minutes. With good local schools and a safe, suburban character, Fairview Park appeals to families seeking affordability with reasonable city access.
Fairview Park falls under postcode 5126 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newland electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro O-Bahn Routes (e.g., Route 500, 510) — Adelaide CBD (Grenfell Street Interchange) 20-25 min on O-Bahn from Tea Tree Plaza
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ O-Bahn busway from Tea Tree Plaza is the fastest public transport option; Main North East Road provides direct road access
Most errands require a car; local bus services available but suburb layout is oriented around private vehicle use
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nepondi Court
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16-24 Vine Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 394
- 2. Scotland 33
- 3. New Zealand 26
- 4. South Africa 17
- 5. Germany 16
- 6. Italy 16
- 7. India 15
- 8. Wales 14
- 9. Bangladesh 13
- 10. Malta 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)