Beaumont - Glen Osmond
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Beaumont - Glen Osmond are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Beaumont - Glen Osmond's population was around 10,638 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 310 people from the 2021 Census count of 10,328. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,595 in June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,116 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, ending in Aug 2025, Beaumont - Glen Osmond's population has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels based on 2021 data released in 2023. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest the area will increase by 495 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 4.2% over these 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Beaumont - Glen Osmond when compared nationally

Beaumont - Glen Osmond has seen approximately 41 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 208 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 7 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, around 1.7 new residents arrive per new home each year over these five financial years, indicating a balance between supply and demand, fostering stable market dynamics. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $945,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $37.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Beaumont - Glen Osmond shows approximately 67% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 63rd percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity comprises 77.0% detached dwellings and 23.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 230 people per approval, Beaumont - Glen Osmond reflects a low density area. By 2041, Beaumont - Glen Osmond is expected to grow by 452 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects potentially impacting the area. Major initiatives include Glenside Development, South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, Burnside Village Expansion, and Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion. The following details these key projects:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Beaumont - Glen Osmond performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Beaumont - Glen Osmond has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.7% in June 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%. As of June 2025, 5,588 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, similar to Greater Adelaide's participation rate of 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with a share 1.9 times the regional level.

Construction is under-represented, at 5.3% compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, with labour force growth also at 1.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment and labour force growth of 2.1%. Statewide, South Australia's employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year to Sep-25, adding 9,370 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, matching the national rate. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beaumont - Glen Osmond's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Beaumont - Glen Osmond median taxpayer income is $59,486, average is $99,879 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Beaumont - Glen Osmond are approximately $65,928 (median) and $110,696 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 85th percentiles. The earnings profile reveals that 28.5% earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,031 residents), similar to the surrounding region at 31.8%. Notably, 39.0% earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Beaumont - Glen Osmond, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metropolitan area had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings at the same Census date. Home ownership in Beaumont - Glen Osmond stood at 46.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.5% and rented dwellings at 15.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600 as of June 2021, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. Median weekly rent in Beaumont - Glen Osmond was recorded at $420 in June 2021, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Beaumont - Glen Osmond were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 as of June 2021, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.9% of all households, including 41.6% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Beaumont - Glen Osmond is notably high, with 52.1% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 9.1%. Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.4% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 3,040 students: Seymour College and Glenunga International High School. Beaumont - Glen Osmond demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1146. It serves as an educational center for the broader region, having more school places per resident (28.6) than the regional average (21.3).

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 34 active transport stops operating within Beaumont - Glen Osmond. These stops are serviced by a mix of buses totaling 40 individual routes, collectively providing 2,560 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 286 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 365 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Beaumont - Glen Osmond with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (7,552 people), compared to 68.6% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.7 and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 75.1% of residents declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide.

The area has 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,225 people), which is lower than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Beaumont-Glen Osmond has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.1% of its population born overseas and 32.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Beaumont-Glen Osmond, accounting for 43.0% of its population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 0.3% of Beaumont-Glen Osmond's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.9%), Australian (17.0%), and Chinese (12.1%). Certain ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Sri Lankan at 0.7% compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Polish at 1.0% versus 0.9%, and Korean at 0.8% against a regional average of 0.6%.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Beaumont - Glen Osmond is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Beaumont - Glen Osmond has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.9%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 12.9% to 15.9%, while the 65-74 age group decreased from 11.6% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Beaumont - Glen Osmond's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 79%, reaching 473 people from 263. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in population.