Gulfview Heights

SA 5096 • Greater Adelaide

3,674
Population (2021)
$42,432
Median Income
3.58 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyModernParksO-Bahn AccessGrowth Suburb

About Gulfview Heights

Gulfview Heights is a well-established suburban community in Adelaide's northeastern corridors, home to approximately 3,674 residents within the City of Salisbury. Established in 1996, this modern suburb spans 4 square kilometers and features contemporary residential developments surrounded by parklands that cover nearly 10% of the total area. The suburb has experienced steady growth with a predominantly young demographic, with families drawn to its family-friendly environment and excellent access to recreational facilities.

Residents of Gulfview Heights enjoy an active lifestyle with access to the expansive Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, numerous local parks with playground equipment, and proximity to quality educational facilities including Gulfview Heights Primary School. The suburb offers convenient shopping at nearby Golden Grove Village Shopping Centre and benefits from excellent public transport connections via multiple bus routes linking to Adelaide's O-Bahn system. This community particularly appeals to young families and professionals seeking a balance of suburban comfort, recreational amenities, and efficient city access.

Gulfview Heights falls under postcode 5096 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wright electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5096
Urban Area
Salisbury - North-East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.80°, 138.67°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.58 km²
Elevation
125m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tea Tree Plaza Interchange
8.5 km
N/A (bus connection required)
Paradise Interchange
12 km
N/A (bus connection required)
Salisbury Station
10 km
N/A (bus connection required)

Bus Services

  • 560 — Tea Tree Plaza / Salisbury 25-35 minutes
  • 500, 502 — Paradise Interchange / Salisbury 30-40 minutes

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
25 km
By Bus
55-70 minutes
By Car (Peak)
35-45 minutes
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 minutes

🛣️ Excellent O-Bahn connections provide efficient public transport to CBD

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good local amenities and parks within walking distance, public transport accessible

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

5 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,642
Census 2021
3,674
0.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,180
Income 2021
$42,432
14.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,704
Born Overseas 911

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 287
  • 2. Italy 55
  • 3. India 44
  • 4. Vietnam 42
  • 5. Greece 34
  • 6. Afghanistan 32
  • 7. China 25
  • 8. Philippines 23
  • 9. Scotland 23
  • 10. Germany 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,371
Australian 1,140
Italian 432
Scottish 273
Irish 244
German 224
Greek 148
Chinese 105
Lebanese 61
Vietnamese 60

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,671
Both parents born in Australia
1,387
Both parents born overseas
537
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.3%
No Religion
38.7%
Islam
2.2%
Buddhism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
163 (4.4%)
5-14 years
449 (12.2%)
15-19 years
253 (6.9%)
20-24 years
252 (6.9%)
25-34 years
397 (10.8%)
35-44 years
442 (12.0%)
45-54 years
554 (15.1%)
55-64 years
567 (15.4%)
65-74 years
410 (11.2%)
75-84 years
148 (4.0%)
85+ years
36 (1.0%)

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