Hope Valley

SA 5090 • Greater Adelaide

8,184
Population (2021)
$34,216
Median Income
5.05 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedQuietRetiree-HavenSuburbanAffordable

About Hope Valley

Hope Valley is a hilly suburban locality situated approximately 14 kilometres north-east of Adelaide's CBD, within the City of Tea Tree Gully. The suburb has a population of 8,184 and sits at an elevation of around 140 metres on the foothills fringe of Greater Adelaide. With a median age of 46 and a median household income of $1,270 per week, Hope Valley skews older than many metropolitan suburbs and has a well-established, predominantly Anglo-Australian community.

The suburb benefits from its position near Tea Tree Gully's local amenities and is close to the Golden Grove shopping precinct and Tea Tree Plaza major retail centre. Hope Valley Reservoir, a scenic local landmark, adds to the suburb's pleasant outlook and provides walking opportunities for residents. The area is characterised by quiet, established streets and detached family homes, attracting retirees, long-term residents, and families who appreciate the relative affordability and peaceful environment on Adelaide's north-eastern fringe.

Hope Valley falls under postcode 5090 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newland electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5090
Urban Area
Tea Tree Gully
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.85°, 138.70°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
5.05 km²
Elevation
140m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
46 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.1%

43 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,887
Census 2021
8,184
3.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,820
Income 2021
$34,216
23.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,685
Born Overseas 2,225

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 592
  • 2. India 332
  • 3. Italy 136
  • 4. China 90
  • 5. Germany 81
  • 6. Scotland 75
  • 7. Philippines 52
  • 8. New Zealand 50
  • 9. Netherlands 46
  • 10. Sri Lanka 43

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,084
Australian 2,520
Italian 892
Scottish 635
German 622
Irish 558
Indian 270
Dutch 182
Chinese 159
Greek 148

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,844
Both parents born in Australia
2,975
Both parents born overseas
944
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.8%
No Religion
36.5%
Hinduism
2.3%
Sikhism
2.2%
Islam
1.6%
Buddhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
409 (5.0%)
5-14 years
813 (9.9%)
15-19 years
355 (4.3%)
20-24 years
411 (5.0%)
25-34 years
952 (11.6%)
35-44 years
992 (12.1%)
45-54 years
860 (10.5%)
55-64 years
805 (9.8%)
65-74 years
967 (11.8%)
75-84 years
951 (11.6%)
85+ years
670 (8.2%)

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