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Houghton

SA 5131 • South Australia

511
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRetireesAffluentFamily-Friendly
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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 Adelaide Hills Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mayo, while state elections fall under the Schubert electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5131
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Adelaide Hills
Federal Electorate
Mayo
State Electorate
Schubert
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.80°, 138.76°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3.80 km²
Population Density
135 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5131

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5131 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$57,918
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$77,959

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5131; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Adelaide Metro bus routes via North East Road — Tea Tree Plaza / Adelaide CBD 30-45 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
14 km
By Train
No direct train; bus to Tea Tree Plaza then O-Bahn rapid transit to CBD (~30 min)
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
18-22 min

🛣️ O-Bahn busway from Tea Tree Plaza provides fast CBD access

Walkability Car-Dependent

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
511
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Houghton from Adelaide CBD? +

Houghton is approximately 14 kilometres north-east of Adelaide's CBD. By car the trip takes around 18-22 minutes off-peak, or 25-35 minutes during peak hours.

What amenities does Houghton have? +

Houghton has a small cluster of local shops, the Highercombe Golf Course, and is close to the larger retail and service hub of Tea Tree Gully. The suburb previously had a primary school, which has since closed.

What is the population of Houghton SA? +

Houghton had a population of 511 people at the 2021 Census, making it a small but well-established locality in the northern Adelaide Hills.

What public transport serves Houghton? +

Adelaide Metro bus services run along North East Road, connecting Houghton to Tea Tree Plaza and the O-Bahn rapid transit busway, providing efficient access to Adelaide CBD in around 30-45 minutes.

What is the population of Houghton? +

Houghton had a population of 511 at the 2021 Census.