South Australia location profile
Redwood Park SA 5097
Redwood Park is a quiet, leafy suburban pocket in Adelaide’s north-east, known for family-friendly streets and 1960s–70s detached homes on generous blocks. It appeals to young families and long-term residents for its parks, proximity to major shopping at Tea Tree Plaza, and access to the O-Bahn busway.
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Why families consider Redwood Park
Established, low-density suburb with a mix of young families and long-term owners; predominantly brick detached houses, growing number of renovations and infill. Lifestyle is suburban and convenient, with schools, parks, and shopping nearby; quieter than Modbury but close to its amenities.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Tea Tree Plaza (Modbury) retail, dining, cinema
- St Agnes Shopping Centre (St Agnes)
- Fairview Green Shopping Centre (Fairview Park)
- Local shops and cafes along Golden Grove Road
- Modbury Hospital (public) and nearby GP/specialist clinics
- Restaurants and casual dining precinct at Tea Tree Plaza and along North East Road
- City of Tea Tree Gully Library – Modbury (Civic Centre, 571 Montague Rd, Modbury)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station; O-Bahn guided busway via Tea Tree Plaza Interchange to the CBD
- Adelaide Metro bus routes 541/542/543 serving Golden Grove Rd corridor
- Major roads: Golden Grove Rd, Hancock Rd, Grenfell Rd, Milne Rd; North East Rd nearby
Lifestyle & recreation
- Tilley Recreation Park (sports ovals, dog-friendly areas)
- Civic Park (events and open space) near Tea Tree Plaza
- Waterworld Aquatic Centre (Ridgehaven)
- Anstey Hill Recreation Park (hiking and mountain biking) a short drive
- Tea Tree Gully Golf Course (Fairview Park)
- Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza cinema and entertainment
- Tilley Recreation Park
- Civic Park, Modbury
- Anstey Hill Recreation Park
- Cobbler Creek Recreation Park (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care options within 5–10 minutes in Modbury, St Agnes and Surrey Downs, plus family day care; OSHC available at local primary schools (e.g., Redwood Park Primary). Waitlists can be moderate for infant rooms.
- University of South Australia – Mawson Lakes Campus (Mawson Lakes)
- University of South Australia – Magill Campus (Magill)
- University of Adelaide – North Terrace Campus (Adelaide CBD)
- UniSA City East/West campuses (Adelaide CBD)