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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Burnside - Wattle Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Burnside - Wattle Park's population is around 20,077 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,011 people (5.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,066 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,045 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 49 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,776 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Burnside - Wattle Park's 5.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.1%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 93.9% of overall 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. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,354 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 6.6% in total over the 17 years.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Burnside - Wattle Park when compared nationally
Burnside - Wattle Park has averaged approximately 64 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 323 homes. As of FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 2.1 new residents per dwelling are gained in this area between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand for housing. The average construction cost value of new homes is around $583,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.
In FY-26, there have been approximately $22.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Burnside - Wattle Park records about 56% of building activity per person and is among the 50th percentile nationally, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. New building activity comprises around 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the suburb's low density market with approximately 334 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Burnside - Wattle Park will add around 1,322 residents by 2041.
Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Burnside - Wattle Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include Hamilton Hill (former Youth Training Centre, Magill/Woodforde), Norwood Green, Magill 5 Units Luxury Townhouse Project, and Glenside Development. The following list details those most relevant.
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Morialta Performing Arts Centre
A new 500-seat performing arts centre being developed in partnership between the City of Campbelltown and the Department for Education. The facility will be built on the Morialta Secondary College campus at Rostrevor and will serve both the school and the wider eastern suburbs community for theatre, music, dance and cultural events.
Magill Campus Renewal Project
Renewal of the former UniSA Magill Campus into a new mixed-use community delivering up to 1,000 new homes (including affordable housing), retail, hospitality, community facilities, public open space and improved connectivity.
Glenside Development
A $400 million master-planned community transforming the former Glenside Hospital site into approximately 1,200 homes, including apartments and townhouses, with a focus on modern design, heritage preservation, and significant public open space (over 30% of the 16.5-hectare site). Key components like Bloom Stage 1 and Banksia Apartments are complete, with Bloom Stage 2 under construction. The state government has recently adopted a Code Amendment to allow building heights up to 20 storeys in a specific north-west corner of the development, which could increase the total dwelling yield from 1,043 to approximately 1,200.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
Council endorsed the Chain of Trails Master Plan in 2014 to guide staged upgrades of around 10 km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks from the Adelaide Hills down to the River Torrens Linear Park. The plan aims to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity through shared paths, bridges, erosion control, lighting, seating, landscaping and wayfinding signage. Implementation is underway through projects such as the Fourth Creek Morialta Parri Trail, partly funded by the South Australian Government s Planning and Development Fund, and ongoing works identified in Council s business plans and Open Space Strategy.
Norwood Green
A $120 million master-planned community at 100 Magill Road featuring 111 apartments, 33 townhouses, retail spaces including ALDI, and community green spaces. Built on former Caroma factory site by Buildtec Group and Catcorp.
Burnside Village Expansion
Major expansion of Burnside Village shopping center bringing luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Republic to Adelaide. Features premium retail spaces, dining precincts, and enhanced parking facilities in a $200 million redevelopment.
Chain of Trails Master Plan
Master plan prepared for the City of Campbelltown to guide staged upgrades of around 10km of creek line trails along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks, improving accessibility, safety, biodiversity and connectivity from the Adelaide Hills to the River Torrens Linear Park. Endorsed in 2014 and prepared by Swanbury Penglase with Tonkin Consulting, the plan is being implemented through projects such as the Fourth Creek Morialta Parri Trail and continues to be referenced in Council strategies and budgets as an ongoing program of trail improvements. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
UniSA Magill Campus Redevelopment (Magill Project)
Redevelopment of the 14.62 hectare former UniSA Magill campus on both sides of St Bernards Road into a Renewal SA led masterplanned residential community of more than 400 homes, including at least 20 percent affordable housing, with enhanced open space, tree canopy, community and recreational facilities, and retention of Murray House and the Third Creek corridor; Renewal SA and design consultant Oxigen are preparing a structure plan following community engagement from November 2024 to February 2025, with staged redevelopment expected through to about 2036 once existing UniSA leases expire. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Employment
AreaSearch analysis reveals Burnside - Wattle Park significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide
Burnside-Wattle Park has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.
Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%. In June 2025, 10,946 residents were employed, with workforce participation similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area shows particular strength in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.
However, construction is under-represented at 5.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burnside-Wattle Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Burnside - Wattle Park had a median income among taxpayers of $58,665. The average income stood at $90,647. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the national median of $52,592 and average of $64,886 across Greater Adelaide. As of September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, current estimates would be approximately $66,192 (median) and $102,277 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Burnside - Wattle Park cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, the largest segment comprises 27.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 5,601 residents falling into this category. This aligns with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 31.8%. Economic strength is evident through 33.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
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Housing
Burnside - Wattle Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The dwelling structure in Burnside - Wattle Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.2% houses and 26.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burnside - Wattle Park was 44.8%, similar to Adelaide metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (34.3%) or rented (20.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,245, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, matching Adelaide metro's figure. Nationally, Burnside - Wattle Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Burnside - Wattle Park has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size
Family households account for 72.2% of all households, including 34.7% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.8%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.
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Local Schools & Education
Burnside - Wattle Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
Educational attainment in Burnside-Wattle Park is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 49.2% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2%.
Advanced diplomas make up 10.0% and certificates 11.2%. Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 8.0% pursuing tertiary education. There are 7 schools operating within Burnside-Wattle Park, educating approximately 5,677 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1144). The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 4 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 28.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 21.3, indicating Burnside-Wattle Park serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis shows 90 active transport stops operating within Burnside - Wattle Park. These stops are served by a mix of buses from 37 individual routes. Together, they provide 1,887 weekly passenger trips.
Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 230 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 269 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Burnside - Wattle Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Analysis shows Burnside-Wattle Park's health metrics are robust. Both young and elderly cohorts have low prevalence of common conditions.
Private health cover is high at approximately 67% (13,391 people), compared to Australia's 55.3%. Common medical conditions include arthritis (7.1%) and mental health issues (6.2%). A total of 72.5% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Adelaide's 72.6%. The area has 22.7% residents aged 65+ (4,561 people). Seniors' health outcomes are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in relevant metrics.
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Cultural Diversity
Burnside - Wattle Park 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
Burnside-Wattle Park has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 33.8% of its population born overseas and 27.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Burnside-Wattle Park, accounting for 45.4% of the population. Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 0.3% versus 0.3%.
The top three ancestry groups are English (23.9%), Australian (18.9%), and Chinese (9.8%). Notably, Italian (7.7%) and Hungarian (0.4%) ethnicities are more prevalent in Burnside-Wattle Park compared to the regional average of 6.0% and 0.3%, respectively. Additionally, German ancestry is slightly overrepresented at 4.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Burnside - Wattle Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
The median age in Burnside-Wattle Park is 44 years, notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and above Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide's average, the 75-84 age cohort is over-represented at 8.4% locally while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 9.6%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population of those aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.9% to 14.1%, while the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 13.2% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow by 532 people (an 83% increase) from 640 to 1,173. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 60% of this growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.