Golden Grove
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Golden Grove, SA 5125.
About Golden Grove
Welcome to Golden Grove
Golden Grove sits in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, roughly 20 kilometres from the CBD, in the foothills-adjacent sweep of land that also takes in Surrey Downs, Wynn Vale, Greenwith, Fairview Park and Downs. Planned from the late 1980s as one of South Australia's largest master-planned communities, it's known for its curving streets, generous parks and a layout built around a series of neighbourhood town centres rather than a single high street.
With a population of just over 10,000 and a median age of 44, Golden Grove has matured into a settled, family-oriented suburb. It suits buyers looking for established houses with room to move, families wanting a strong run of local schools, and anyone happy to trade inner-city buzz for leafy streets and a slower pace.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Golden Grove revolves around its town centre precincts, which combine supermarkets, cafés and everyday services with the kind of casual dining that suits a family suburb - pizza and pasta spots, bakeries, Asian takeaway and pub-style meals rather than destination restaurants. It's a practical, low-fuss lifestyle suburb, with the Adelaide Hills a short drive away for those after a weekend outing, and the Tea Tree Plaza precinct in nearby Modbury not far off for a bigger night out or shopping trip.
Shopping
Golden Grove Village is the suburb's main retail hub, anchored by a full-line supermarket and a solid spread of specialty stores, so most day-to-day shopping can be done without leaving the area. For bigger-ticket shopping, homewares or a wider selection of fashion and entertainment options, residents typically head towards the Westfield Tea Tree Plaza area, which is within easy reach by car.
Getting around
Golden Grove is car-dependent by design - there's no train line through the suburb, so getting to the city or neighbouring areas generally means driving or catching a bus. Regular bus services connect the suburb to Modbury and on to the O-Bahn busway, which offers a fast, dedicated run into the Adelaide CBD, making the commute more manageable than the distance alone would suggest. Main roads link Golden Grove efficiently to Wynn Vale, Surrey Downs and Greenwith, and further out to the Adelaide Hills via Gorge Road.
Schools & families
Few Adelaide suburbs are as well served by schools as Golden Grove. Families have a choice of Golden Grove Primary School and Golden Grove High School for the public system, alongside well-regarded independent and Catholic options including Pedare Christian College, Gleeson College and Pinnacle College - Golden Grove. This concentration of schooling, paired with parks and family-sized housing, is a big part of why the suburb continues to attract young families and those wanting to put down roots before their children start school.
Parks & recreation
The suburb was designed with open space in mind, and it shows - wetlands, reserves and walking and cycling paths wind between the residential pockets, linking up with neighbouring Greenwith and Fairview Park. Sporting clubs, ovals and recreation centres cater to junior and community sport, while the nearby Adelaide Hills foothills offer an easy escape for bushwalking or a scenic drive.
The property market
Golden Grove's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached houses, reflecting its family-suburb origins - current listings show 92% houses, with townhouses, apartments and vacant land making up small slices of the remainder. The median house price sits at $822,000, after growth of 12.5% recently, a sign of sustained buyer demand for the suburb's established homes and school catchments. Median rent of $620 a week points to solid interest from tenants too, particularly families wanting access to the same schools without committing to a purchase. Buyers should expect competition for well-located homes near the town centre and school precincts, with less turnover of townhouses and units given how small a share of the market they represent.
Market snapshot
Golden Grove property market
Median sale price
$822k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$620
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$644k
Median
$822k
Premium
$1.02m
Days on market
51
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
72
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +11.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Golden Grove by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Golden Grove, SA 5125.
Population
10,299
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$1,669
median, per week
Median rent
$320
per week
Median mortgage
$1,686
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Golden Grove
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Pinnacle College - Golden Grove
Recent results
Recently sold in Golden Grove
$984k
14 Partridge Court
Sold ~July 2026
$845k
12 Eureka Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$952k
14 Macadamia Court
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
9/14 Sandstock Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
25 Tuscan Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
11 Oxley Court
Sold ~July 2026
$460k
28 Eastleigh Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$905k
4 Olympiad Court
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Golden Grove suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Golden Grove?
The median house price in Golden Grove, SA is $822k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 12.5%.
How much is rent in Golden Grove?
The median weekly rent in Golden Grove is around $620 per week.
Is Golden Grove a good place to live?
Golden Grove is an outer north-eastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, within the City of Tea Tree Gully. Golden Grove is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 10,299 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Golden Grove?
Golden Grove has a population of 10,299 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What schools are in Golden Grove?
There are 5 schools in or near Golden Grove, including Pedare Christian College, Pinnacle College - Golden Grove and Golden Grove Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Golden Grove?
Properties in Golden Grove take around 51 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Golden Grove?
Entry-level properties in Golden Grove start around $644k, while premium homes reach $1.02m.
What suburbs are near Golden Grove?
Suburbs near Golden Grove include Surrey Downs, Wynn Vale, Greenwith, Fairview Park and Downs.
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