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

As of November 2025, Beaumont - Glen Osmond's population is approximately 10,640, showing an increase of 312 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 3.0% rise from the previous population count of 10,328. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 10,595 in June 2024 and an additional 37 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 1,116 persons per square kilometer, comparable to other areas assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, Beaumont - Glen Osmond exhibited resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, exceeding the SA3 area's growth rate. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made via a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the Australian median for statistical areas, with an expected rise of 495 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.2% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 208 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents per year have moved into these new homes between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand in the market. The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $705,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties.

In FY-26, $37.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Beaumont - Glen Osmond records around 67% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 63rd percentile nationally. The area's new building activity comprises 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes.

With approximately 230 people per approval, Beaumont - Glen Osmond reflects low density. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to 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 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Glenside Development, South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, Burnside Village Expansion, and Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion. The following list details those expected to have the 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 has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% in September 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%. There were 5,611 employed residents in September 2025, with a workforce participation rate similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented at 5.3% compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force by 3.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points in Beaumont - Glen Osmond. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 3.0% and a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-wide, South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year to 25-Nov-25, adding 10,710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beaumont - Glen Osmond's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Beaumont - Glen Osmond SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,486 and an average income of $99,879. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. In Greater Adelaide, the median is $52,592 and the average is $64,886. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,118 (median) and $112,693 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Beaumont - Glen Osmond's household, family, and personal incomes between the 77th and 84th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 28.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to surrounding regions at 31.8%. Economic strength is evident with 39.0% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. 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

The latest Census data shows that Beaumont - Glen Osmond has 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beaumont - Glen Osmond is at 46.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (38.5%) or rented (15.5%), similar to Adelaide metro. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $2,600, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. The median weekly rent figure is $420, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Beaumont - Glen Osmond's mortgage repayments are significantly higher at $2,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375 at $420.

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 constitute 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, 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 high educational attainment, with 52.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of 2021 data. This figure exceeds the state (South Australia) average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. The area's residents have a significant educational advantage, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 31.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.6% and certificates 9.1%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2021 data. 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

Beaumont - Glen Osmond has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 40 different bus routes that together facilitate 2,560 weekly passenger trips. The area's public transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 286 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 365 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beaumont - Glen Osmond's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Beaumont - Glen Osmond. Both young and old age cohorts saw low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (7,554 people), compared to 68.6% across Greater Adelaide.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.7% and 6.0% of residents respectively. A total of 75.1% of residents declared 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), lower than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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, accounting for 43.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 0.3% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English (23.9%), Australian (17.0%), and Chinese (12.1%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences in representation: Sri Lankan is overrepresented at 0.7%, Polish at 1.0%, and Korean at 0.8%.

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

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% (209 people), reaching 473 from 263. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to experience population declines.