New residents guide
Welcome to the City of Tea Tree Gully, we are delighted you have chosen this wonderful place to call home.
To help you settle in to life in City of Tea Tree Gully, we have developed this helpful information to get you started.
You can also read a welcome letter from our Mayor.
Your Elected Members
Elected Members represent the interests of all residents and ratepayers and make important decisions on behalf of the local community. Meet your Elected Members and find out how they support you.
Stay connected
We have many ways you can stay up-to-date with Council news
Our online services
You can set up your own unique customer account to manage Council interactions quickly and easily online.
View, manage and pay your rates online
- Access your rates notice
- Pay your rates online
- View real-time rates balances
- Set-up and manage direct debit or payment plans
- See when your next payment is due
- If you have multiple properties, you can see all of their rates details in one place.
Report an issue or request a service
- A fallen tree in your area
- Report graffiti or overflowing bins in public spaces
- Missed bin or hard rubbish collections.
Other ways to contact Council
- Register for our Have your say online community where you'll be invited to provide feedback on issues that may affect you.
- Contact us - our friendly Customer Relations team are here to support you.
The Annual Business Plan summary outlines our investment in key community infrastructure and services.
There's plenty to explore in our Council area.
- Check out our Events page - there's something for everyone.
- Our community centres offer a lot of programs including arts and crafts, children and parenting classes, health and fitness and social activities.
- We have a fantastic Library where you can borrow books, use computers and online services, join classes and more. Visit Bake and Brew cafe while you're at the Library.
- Get out and about at one of our many parks and playgrounds or explore our beautiful walking trails
- If you enjoy sports, check out the facilities at our recreation centres
- We love to teach children how to stay safe on the roads at our Road and Cycle Safety Centre
- Fancy a swim or want swimming lessons? Visit Waterworld Aquatic Centre between December and April.
- We have many venues for hire if you're looking for a place to hold your next birthday party or special occasion.
Visit our Bins and waste page to learn about
- Bins - Learn more about the three bin system and bin collection days.
- Enviro Care - We have a free green waste drop-off service for residents. Check out upcoming dates and what you can drop off.
- Hard waste – Residents can have up to 2 free hard waste pick ups each year. Find out what can be collection and make a booking.
- Mini muncher kitchen caddy – This bench top bin can help you easily recycle food scraps and organic material.
We welcome your furry friends to CTTG. Visit our Dogs and other animals page for information on
- registering your cat or dog
- dog parks and off leash areas
- our dog obedience program
- lost and found dogs
- responsible dog ownership.
- Offers childhood, high school and adult vaccinations for both Medicare eligible and privately-funded clients.
Justice of the Peace (JP)
- This service is available by appointment to certify and witness official documents.
- Disability and inclusion - We want to make sure we provide our community with a quality lifestyle, where people with disability are valued and treated equally, with dignity and respect. You can read about our plans, achievements so far and more.
- Disasters and emergencies - Find out how to prepare for an emergency and the support you can access if needed.
- Local help for people doing it tough is a great resource if you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, food concerns, housing issues or domestic violence.
- Working and volunteering - Various opportunities are available to work and volunteer within your local community.
We're committed to supporting local businesses. Whether you’re thinking of starting a business, looking to grow your business or hire a local space, we're here to help.
- Business advice and support is available through workshops and one-on-one sessions with qualified business advisors.
- Our Environmental Health team also provide some great information and support about food safety and public health information for businesses
CTTG is situated on the traditional land of the Kaurna people. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land of their Ancestors.
