Barossa - Angaston

Population growth drivers in Barossa - Angaston are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Barossa - Angaston's population was around 7,105 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 619 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,486 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,832 in June 2024 and an additional 124 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 11.2 persons per square kilometer. Barossa - Angaston's growth rate of 9.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 7.4%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 44.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected nationally for regional areas. The area is expected to increase by 1,178 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.7% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Barossa - Angaston when compared nationally

Angaston in Barossa has seen around 32 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25161 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 2 new residents per year, indicating healthy demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $283,000. This financial year has seen $11.6 million in commercial development approvals, showing steady investment activity. Compared to the rest of South Australia, Angaston's construction activity is approximately 75% per person, placing it among the top 65th percentile nationally.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 235 people per approval. By 2041, Angaston is projected to add 905 residents, with current construction rates balancing future demand and fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Barossa - Angaston has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Tanunda Recreation Park Redevelopment, La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda, New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water), and Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Barossa - Angaston significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Barossa - Angaston has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%.

In comparison to Rest of SA, unemployment rate is lower by 3.1%, standing at 2.2%, while workforce participation is higher at 65.5%. According to Census responses in 2025, 14.0% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries are manufacturing, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 10.6%, compared to 13.9% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.1% alongside labour force growth of 2.2%, keeping unemployment rate stable. Rest of SA recorded employment growth of 0.3% with unemployment rising by 1.9 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Barossa - Angaston's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 4.7% over five years and 11.2% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Barossa - Angaston SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,128 and an average of $60,668. This was below the national average. The Rest of SA had a median income of $48,920 and an average of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $54,539 (median) and $66,007 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Barossa - Angaston ranked modestly, between the 32nd and 35th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 29.8% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,117 individuals), reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 27.5% similarly occupy this range. Housing costs were manageable with 87.0% retained, though disposable income sat below average at the 35th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

Barossa - Angaston is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Barossa - Angaston, as per the latest Census, 91.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 8.5% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is similar to Non-Metro SA's composition of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Barossa - Angaston stood at 41.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.8% and rented ones at 15.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, higher than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153. Median weekly rent in the area was $255, compared to Non-Metro SA's $220. Nationally, Barossa - Angaston's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,500 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $255 compared to the national figure of $375.

Barossa - Angaston has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.5% of all households, including 30.0% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 25.5% and group households making up 2.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Barossa - Angaston aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 20.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 29.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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The level of general health in Barossa - Angaston is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Barossa - Angaston shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,495 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.1%) and mental health issues (8.8%). A higher proportion, 67.2%, report being completely free from medical ailments than in Rest of SA (62.5%). Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 23.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,686 people), lower than the 27.1% in Rest of SA. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking even better nationally than those of the general population.

Barossa - Angaston is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Barossa - Angaston had a cultural diversity below average, with 87.5% of its population born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 46.8% of people in Barossa - Angaston, compared to 45.2% across Rest of SA. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.8%), Australian (28.6%), and German (15.2%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.2%.

Notably, Welsh was overrepresented at 0.6%, Hungarian at 0.3%, and Dutch at 1.3% in Barossa - Angaston compared to regional averages.

Barossa - Angaston hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Barossa - Angaston has a median age of 46, close to Rest of SA's figure of 47 and above the national average of 38. The 45-54 age group is strongly represented at 13.5%, compared to Rest of SA's figure, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.1%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 10.2% to 11.9%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 6.1% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 13.8% to 12.1%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 15.1% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Barossa - Angaston's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 225 people (42%), from 532 to 758. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort grows by a modest 2% (21 people).