Beaumont - Glen Osmond

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

Beaumont - Glen Osmond's population was around 10,740 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 412 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,328 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,595 in June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,127 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Beaumont - Glen Osmond exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outperforming the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on demographic trends, Beaumont - Glen Osmond is expected to increase by 495 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.3% in total over the 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 over the past five financial years, totalling 208 homes. As of FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents arrive per year for each new home, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $705,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year has seen $37.1 million in commercial approvals, 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 comprises 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.

With around 230 people per approval, Beaumont - Glen Osmond reflects a low density area. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the area is projected to add 350 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 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include Glenside Development, South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, Burnside Village Expansion, and Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion. The following details those likely to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Beaumont - Glen Osmond places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Beaumont-Glen Osmond has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% in September 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Employment grew by 3.0% year-on-year.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide at 66.4%. Homeworking stands at 17.7%. Top industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a high share of employment at 1.9 times the regional level.

Construction is under-represented with only 5.3% of workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force rose by 3.1%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) suggest Beaumont-Glen Osmond's employment could increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, considering its industry mix.

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 ATO data released for financial year 2023, Beaumont - Glen Osmond SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,974 and an average income of $97,408. Nationally, these figures place Beaumont - Glen Osmond in the top percentile. In Greater Adelaide, the median and average incomes were $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Beaumont - Glen Osmond would be approximately $65,252 (median) and $105,980 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Beaumont - Glen Osmond rank between the 77th and 84th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 28.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the surrounding region's 31.8%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 39.0% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, reflecting robust 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, with the remaining 23.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaumont-Glen Osmond stood at 46.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.5% and rented ones at 15.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent was $420, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Beaumont-Glen Osmond's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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

Beaumont - Glen Osmond has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 15 years or above with university qualifications compared to the state and metropolitan averages. Specifically, 52.1% of its residents possess such qualifications, while South Australia as a whole stands at 25.7%, and Greater Adelaide at 28.9%. This educational advantage is predominantly attributed to bachelor degrees (31.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways are also well-represented, with advanced diplomas accounting for 9.6% and certificates making up another 9.1%.

Educational participation in the area is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes primary education (11.4%), secondary education (10.0%), and tertiary education (7.4%).

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

Beaumont - Glen Osmond has 32 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 41 different routes that together facilitate 2,563 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 287 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential region, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 87% of residents, while buses account for 8%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 366 trips per day, translating to roughly 80 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Beaumont - Glen Osmond, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 70% of the total population (7,485 people) have private health cover, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.7 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 75.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,253 people), which is higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon 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, comprising 43.0% of its population. However, Judaism is more prevalent here compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 0.3% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.9%), Australian (17.0%), and Chinese (12.1%). Notably, Sri Lankan (0.7%) and Korean (0.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide's averages of 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Beaumont - Glen Osmond is 43 years, which is 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 larger proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 12.9% to 16.3%, while the 65-74 age group decreased from 11.6% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Beaumont - Glen Osmond's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 72%, reaching 473 people from 274. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in population.