Surrey Downs

SA 5126 • Greater Adelaide

3,358
Population (2021)
$43,056
Median Income
1.63 km²
Area
180m
Elevation

About Surrey Downs

Surrey Downs is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Tea Tree Gully (City) area. With a population of 3,358 and a median income of $43,056, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.63 km² at an elevation of 180m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Surrey Downs combines affordability with quality of life.

Surrey Downs falls under postcode 5126 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wright electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5126
Urban Area
Tea Tree Gully
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.80°, 138.71°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.63 km²
Elevation
180m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,473
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,325
Census 2021
3,358
1.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,868
Income 2021
$43,056
16.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,635
Born Overseas 631

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 294
  • 2. New Zealand 31
  • 3. Scotland 29
  • 4. India 24
  • 5. Germany 18
  • 6. Philippines 16
  • 7. Iran 15
  • 8. Sri Lanka 14
  • 9. South Korea 13
  • 10. Italy 11
  • 11. Netherlands 11
  • 12. United States 11
  • 13. Wales 10
  • 14. Poland 8
  • 15. Afghanistan 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,628
Australian 1,329
Scottish 324
German 294
Irish 293
Italian 175
Dutch 83
Australian Aboriginal 48
Polish 42
Greek 31

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,831
Both parents born in Australia
855
Both parents born overseas
573
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
54.7%
Christianity
37.8%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
196 (5.8%)
5-14 years
453 (13.5%)
15-19 years
192 (5.7%)
20-24 years
168 (5.0%)
25-34 years
467 (13.9%)
35-44 years
485 (14.4%)
45-54 years
438 (13.0%)
55-64 years
393 (11.7%)
65-74 years
372 (11.1%)
75-84 years
164 (4.9%)
85+ years
29 (0.9%)

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