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 is approximately 10,640 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 312 people, a 3.0% rise from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,328. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 10,595 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,116 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Beaumont - Glen Osmond has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

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 by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected for Beaumont - Glen Osmond, with an anticipated increase of 495 persons by 2041, resulting in a total increase of 4.2% over the 17-year period.

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 over the past five financial years, totalling 208 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents per year have arrived with each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions. The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $705,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $37.1 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Beaumont - Glen Osmond records around 67% of building activity per person and ranks among the 63rd percentile nationally. New building activity consists of approximately 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

The population density is around 230 people per approval, reflecting a low-density area. Future projections estimate Beaumont - Glen Osmond will add 450 residents by 2041. 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Glenside Development, South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, Burnside Village Expansion, and Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Beaumont - Glen Osmond positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Beaumont - Glen Osmond has an educated workforce with a low unemployment rate of 1.7% as of June 2025. This is below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

The area experienced employment growth of 1.7% in the past year, with 5,588 residents employed. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's at 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specialises in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Construction is under-represented, with only 5.3% of the workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.7%, while labour force and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% 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, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Beaumont - Glen Osmond had a median income among taxpayers of $59,486. The average income stood at $99,879. This places it in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes were $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Beaumont - Glen Osmond would be approximately $67,118 (median) and $112,693 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Beaumont - Glen Osmond rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 85th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 28.5% of the population (3,032 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.8%. Economic strength is evident with 39.0% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, reflecting 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

In Beaumont - Glen Osmond, as per the latest Census, 76.7% of dwellings were houses while 23.3% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This differs from Adelaide metro's dwelling composition which was 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaumont - Glen Osmond stood at 46.0%, similar to Adelaide metro, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (38.5%) or rented (15.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. Weekly rent in Beaumont - Glen Osmond was recorded at $420 compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 at 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 significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 52.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide region. This educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.6% and certificates 9.1%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education. Educational provision includes Seymour College and Glenunga International High School, collectively serving 3,040 students as of the latest data available. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1146. The educational mix includes one secondary school and one K-12 school. As of 2020, school capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 28.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 21.3, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

The public transport analysis indicates that there are 34 active transport stops operating within Beaumont - Glen Osmond. These stops primarily service buses. The analysis shows that these stops are serviced by a total of 40 individual routes.

Collectively, these routes provide 2,560 weekly passenger trips. The report rates the transport accessibility as good, with residents typically located an average distance of 286 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages 365 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 (7,554 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 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 ranks high in 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, accounting for 43.0% of the population. Judaism, however, is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 0.3% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.9%), Australian (17.0%), and Chinese (12.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Sri Lankan at 0.7% (regional average is 0.6%), Polish at 1.0% (versus regional 0.9%), and Korean at 0.8% (compared to regional 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 show significant shifts in Beaumont - Glen Osmond's age structure, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 79% (adding 209 people), reaching a total of 473 from 263. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to experience population declines.