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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Beaumont - Glen Osmond's population is around 10,740 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 412 people (4.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,328 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,595 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,127 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Beaumont - Glen Osmond has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 0.9% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 495 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, 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 around 41 new homes approved each year, totalling 208 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1.7 new residents arriving per new home per year over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $705,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $37.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Relative to Greater Adelaide, Beaumont - Glen Osmond records about 67% of the building activity per person and ranks in the 63rd percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity consists of 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. At around 230 people per approval, Beaumont - Glen Osmond reflects a low density area.

Future projections show Beaumont - Glen Osmond adding 350 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 11 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Glenside Development, South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, Burnside Village Expansion, and Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Beaumont - Glen Osmond possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.8%, and 5.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,700 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 67.2%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 17.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 5.3% of Beaumont - Glen Osmond's workforce compared to 8.7% in Greater Adelaide. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.3% while labour force increased by 5.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Beaumont - Glen Osmond. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Beaumont - Glen Osmond's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account 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 FY-23, the Beaumont - Glen Osmond SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,974 with the average level standing at $97,408. This is among the top percentile nationally and compares to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $65,252 (median) and $105,980 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Beaumont - Glen Osmond, between the 77th and 84th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 28.5% of the population (3,060 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 31.8%. Economic strength emerges through 39.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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 within Beaumont - Glen Osmond, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Beaumont - Glen Osmond was well beyond that of Adelaide metro, at 46.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (38.5%) or rented (15.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Adelaide metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320. Nationally, Beaumont - Glen Osmond's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 77.9% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people 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

Educational attainment in Beaumont - Glen Osmond significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 52.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 32 active transport stops operating within Beaumont - Glen Osmond, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 41 individual routes, collectively providing 2,563 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 287 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 8% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 17.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 366 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 demonstrates outstanding results across Beaumont - Glen Osmond, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (7,485 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.7 and 6.0% of residents, respectively, while 75.1% declared themselves as 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 particularly 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 37.1% of its population born overseas and 32.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Beaumont - Glen Osmond is Christianity, which makes up 43.0% of the people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Beaumont - Glen Osmond are English, comprising 23.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 17.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 22.8%, and Chinese, comprising 12.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 0.7% of Beaumont - Glen Osmond (vs 0.2% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (vs 1.0%) and Korean at 0.8% (vs 0.3%).

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

The 43-year median age in Beaumont - Glen Osmond is significantly above Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Beaumont - Glen Osmond has a higher concentration of 15 - 24 residents (16.3%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (6.7%). Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.9% to 16.3% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 10.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Beaumont - Glen Osmond's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 72% (198 people), reaching 473 from 274. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.