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 is 6,918 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 432 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,486. The growth from June 2025's estimated resident population of 6,896 and validated new addresses is inferred. The population density ratio is 10.9 persons per square kilometer. Barossa - Angaston's 6.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeds Rest of SA (5.9%) and its SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.5% of overall population gains recently, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Population projections indicate above median growth for regional areas nationally, with Barossa - Angaston expected to increase by 1,150 persons to 2041, reflecting a 16.3% total increase over the 16 years.

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

Barossa - Angaston has seen approximately 32 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 161 homes have been approved, with a further 29 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.

New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $283,000. This financial year has seen $11.6 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting steady investment activity. Compared to the rest of South Australia, Barossa - Angaston shows around 75% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 65th percentile nationally for areas assessed.

Recent building activity comprises entirely detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 235 people per approval, Barossa - Angaston reflects a transitioning market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Barossa - Angaston to add 1,128 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but heightened competition may be experienced as the population grows.

Barossa - Angaston has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the region, including major ones like Tanunda Recreation Park Redevelopment, La Vida Homes' Gembrook Estate Tanunda project, Barossa New Water initiative for new water infrastructure, and the Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy.

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The labour market strength in Barossa - Angaston positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Barossa - Angaston has a skilled workforce with strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4%. As of December 2025, there are 3712 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, lower than Regional SA's 5.7%.

Workforce participation is high at 65.1% compared to Regional SA's 58.3%. According to Census responses, 14.0% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include manufacturing, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing has a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level.

In contrast, health care & social assistance has limited presence at 10.6% compared to Regional SA's 13.9%. Employment opportunities exist locally, but many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending May-25, employment increased by 3.4%, labour force grew by 3.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional SA had employment growth of 0.7% with unemployment rising by 2.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Barossa - Angaston's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 4.7% over five years and 11.2% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Barossa - Angaston SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,128 and an average of $60,668. These figures are below the national average. Comparatively, Regional SA's median was $48,920 with an average of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,226 (median) and $66,838 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Barossa - Angaston modestly for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 32nd and 35th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 29.8% of individuals in the area earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range (2,061 individuals), similar to regional levels where 27.5% fall into this band. Housing costs allow for 87.0% retention, but disposable income is below average at the 35th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Barossa - Angaston's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional SA's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Barossa - Angaston was 41.7%, aligning with Regional SA, with the rest being mortgaged (42.8%) or rented (15.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, above Regional SA's average of $1,153. Median weekly rent in Barossa - Angaston was $255, compared to Regional SA's $220. Nationally, Barossa - Angaston's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,500 versus Australia's $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is larger than the Regional 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (29.3%). Educational participation is high at 27.7%, with 12.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,403 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.1%) and mental health issues (8.8%). 67.2% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Regional SA's 62.5%. Working-age residents have a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. 23.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,636 people), lower than the 27.1% in Regional SA. Health outcomes among seniors rank high nationally.

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 has 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. The dominant religion is Christianity, comprising 46.8% of the population, compared to 45.2% across Regional SA. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (30.8%), Australian (28.6%), and German (15.2%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.2%.

Notably, Welsh (0.6%) and Hungarian (0.3%) populations are overrepresented compared to Regional SA averages of 0.5% and 0.1%, respectively. Dutch population stands at 1.3%, equal to the regional average.

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

The median age of Barossa - Angaston is 46, close to Regional SA's figure of 47 and above the national average of 38. The 45-54 age group comprises 13.6%, higher than Regional SA, while the 75-84 cohort stands at 7.6%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 10.2% to 12.1%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 6.1% to 7.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.8% to 11.8%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.1% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Barossa - Angaston's age profile, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 246 people (47%), reaching 772 from an initial 525.