Houghton
SA 5131 • South Australia
About Houghton
Houghton is a small locality tucked into the northern Adelaide Hills, positioned at the intersection of North East Road and Lower North East Road, approximately 14 kilometres north-east of Adelaide's CBD. Sitting within the City of Tea Tree Gully and the Adelaide Hills Council areas, the suburb had a population of around 511 residents at the 2021 Census. Its compact 3.8 square kilometre footprint and hillside setting give it the feel of a quiet village on the edge of the city.
Houghton offers the best of both worlds — peaceful semi-rural living with convenient city access via the North East Road corridor. The area is home to the Highercombe Golf Course, and residents enjoy the open green spaces and cooler temperatures characteristic of the Adelaide Hills. It attracts retirees, professionals, and families who appreciate the relaxed pace and scenic surrounds while remaining well connected to Tea Tree Gully's retail and service hubs. The sense of community remains strong in this quiet pocket of the Hills.
Houghton falls under postcode 5131 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Schubert electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro bus routes via North East Road — Tea Tree Plaza / Adelaide CBD 30-45 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ O-Bahn busway from Tea Tree Plaza provides fast CBD access
Limited footpaths; car or bus needed for most trips though golf course and local paths accessible on foot
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lower North East Road