Waterfall Gully
SA 5066 • South Australia
About Waterfall Gully
Waterfall Gully is a small, highly sought-after suburb nestled in the Adelaide foothills, approximately 5 kilometres east-south-east of the Adelaide city centre within the City of Burnside. Covering just 1.87 square kilometres, the suburb is defined by First Creek and a long, narrow gully flanked by the Mount Lofty Ranges, with much of its boundary adjoining the Cleland National Park. Its 2021 census population of 161 reflects its predominantly private residential character amid a largely natural bushland setting.
The suburb is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers, with First Falls — the waterfall that gives the suburb its name — drawing visitors year-round along the well-known Waterfall Gully walking trail to the summit of Mount Lofty. Residents enjoy a rare blend of inner-Adelaide accessibility and semi-rural serenity, with the leafy streets of Burnside and Beaumont just minutes away for everyday shopping and cafés. The suburb attracts professionals and established families who prize privacy, bushland outlook, and easy access to Adelaide's eastern suburbs.
Waterfall Gully falls under postcode 5066 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bragg electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 168,Route 171 — Adelaide City / Burnside Village 20–30 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is the most practical option; bus services available along Greenhill Road corridor
Bushland residential area with few local shops; walkable only to the national park trails. Nearby Burnside Village is the closest retail precinct.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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11 High Street
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Stonyfell Road