SA · Tea Tree Gully Council
Highbury (SA), SA, 5089
Current weather
10.2°CDense drizzle
87% humidity · 19.9 km/h wind · 12° / 9.2° today · 20.1 mm rain
Desirability index
#82 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Highbury (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Tea Tree Gully area, home to around 6,956 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 157 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 22.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $435, houses $725), median house prices near $1,185,000 (up 39% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 6,956
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,038
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 97 of 2,578
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 137 / 65 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $435
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $725
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,185,000
- Median price change
- +39.4%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 157
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 125
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 217 residents
- State safety percentile
- 31.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 25
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental22
- Other Theft18
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
- Theft From Motor Vehicle26
- Theft From Shop25
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Dernancourt Kindergarten10 Vernons DrivePreschools
- Highbury Preschool46 Beckman AvenuePreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 40 Lower North East Rd - West side
- Stop 40B Josephine St - South side
- Stop 41 Lower North East Rd - East side
- Stop 43 Lower North East Rd - East side
- Stop 43 Lower North East Rd - West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
567 planning-related records
2026· 62 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding45 AWOONGA RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Construction of a Deck21 DENE RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additions and swimming pool with associated safety features36 EDMUND RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Land division - One into three allotments31 REIDS RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- 2 x Two storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing17 OBSERVATION DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Verandah4 CLARENCE CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Front fence & gate (retrospective)51 AWOONGA RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and building alterations (rear bedroom and bathroom)21 ROGERS ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2)4 ELLISTON AV HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Spa pool and associated safety features8 CLARENCE CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Swimming pool, associated safety barrier and features, verandah and screen fence.25 THE PROMENADE HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Community Title land division (1 allotment into 5 allotments with common property) and construction of five (5) single storey group dwellings and combined fence & retaining walls958 LOWER NORTH EAST RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions with associated deck and verandah11 KINNAIRD CR HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Land division creating one additional allotment (1 into 2) and two single storey detached dwellings with associated fence and retaining wall exceeding a combined height of 2.1m34 BECKMAN AV HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
May 2026
- construct partially above ground swimming pool & install associated safety fence27 VALLEY VIEW DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Single storey Detached dwelling, Retaining walls, Fencing, and Removal of a Regulated tree24 ROSEWOOD RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions15 MITCHELL AV HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing Detached dwelling, and Verandah17 DECLIVITY ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Shed and carport14 VALLEY VIEW DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- amendment to Form 1 ESP schedule only1017 -1031 LOWER NORTH EAST RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Carport6 HISTORIC DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition and alterations to dwelling13 ALISTER ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Installation of State Heritage Blue Plaque SignageLOT 403 CONIFER PL HIGHBURY SA 5089;LOT 404 HISTORIC DR HIGHBURY SA 5089;LOT 404 PIONEER CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, fencing and swimming pool8 FILIPPO CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Verandah6 PERRIN ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Land Division (1-in-2) Torrens Title16 HIGHBURY DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence7 BLAMEY CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Verandah to side of dwelling3 PACKHAM PL HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
April 2026
- Carport8 BRISTOL CR HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing.25 BECKMAN AV HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Retaining walls up to 2.2 metres and 1.8 metre high fence21 AWOONGA RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Carport replacement39 XAVIER ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 23) Community Title inclusive of common driveway, 23 x Two storey detached dwellings inclusive of four affordable housing (Lots 20-23), retaining walls and fencing1186 LOWER NORTH EAST RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Two story detached dwelling63 XAVIER ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation42 WICKS RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Garage (retrospective)51 AWOONGA RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
- Two verandahs10 AQUEDUCT WAY HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool with safety barriers21 ADDOLORATA CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
- Verandah5 BEURRE CT HIGHBURY SA 5089Decision Made
March 2026
- Land Division (1-in-2) Torrens Title32 EDMUND RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Under Assessment
2025· 94 proposals
94 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 102 proposals
102 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 75 proposals
75 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 114 proposals
114 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 120 proposals
120 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Stop 34 Lower North East Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 34A Awoonga Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 34B Awoonga Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 35 Lower North East Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 35 Lower North East Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 36 Lower North East Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 36 Lower North East Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 36A Valley Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 36A Valley Road - West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
6 state heritage places
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- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Dernancourt KindergartenVernons Drivekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 74.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #82 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Dernancourt KindergartenchildcareVernons Drivekindergarten
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- 2 x Two storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencingplanning17 OBSERVATION DR HIGHBURY SA 5089Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing Detached dwelling, and Verandahplanning17 DECLIVITY ST HIGHBURY SA 5089Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodationplanning42 WICKS RD HIGHBURY SA 5089Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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