Coromandel Valley
Statistical Area - sa2

Coromandel Valley is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Coromandel Valley's population was 4,617 as of August 2025, showing an increase of 148 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 4,617, with an additional 3 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density of 1,044 persons per square kilometer. The area's 3.3% growth since the census is comparable to its SA3 area's 4.8%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.4% of Coromandel Valley's recent population gains. 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. By 2041, Coromandel Valley is expected to grow by approximately 495 persons based on current trends, marking a total increase of around 10.7% over 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Coromandel Valley according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Coromandel Valley has recorded approximately 4 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 23 dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 1 recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 7 new residents per year have been associated with every home built over these 5 financial years. This supply has substantially lagged demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $276,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $2.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Coromandel Valley shows substantially reduced construction, with 79.0% fewer dwellings approved per person on average. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

All new construction has been comprised of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 1725 people per dwelling approval, Coromandel Valley reflects a highly mature market. Future projections show Coromandel Valley adding approximately 495 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Coromandel Valley has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes will impact the area more than local adjustments, major projects, or planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 0 projects that could significantly affect the region. Notable projects include Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access, Adelaide's Inner And Outer Ring Route Capacity Improvements, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts, and North South Corridor, as outlined in detail below.

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The exceptional employment performance in Coromandel Valley places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Coromandel Valley has a highly educated workforce with a low unemployment rate of 1.3%. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 2.5%.

As of June 2025, 2,697 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Coromandel Valley is high at 70.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Notably, education & training has an employment share that is 1.5 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented with only 2.1% of Coromandel Valley's workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels in Coromandel Valley increased by 2.5% while labour force increased by 2.7%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, aligning with the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coromandel Valley's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting 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

Coromandel Valley has a high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $59,714 and the average income stands at $73,671, compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $66,181 (median) and $81,650 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Coromandel Valley rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 80th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,611 individuals), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 31.8%. Notably, 33.2% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that drives local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Coromandel Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Coromandel Valley, as per the latest Census, was 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 89.2% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Coromandel Valley was higher than that of Adelaide metro at 34.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (58.6%) or rented (7.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,818, exceeding the Adelaide metro average of $1,452. The median weekly rent figure in Coromandel Valley was recorded at $420, higher than Adelaide metro's $314 but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Coromandel Valley's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Coromandel Valley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.8% of all households, including 42.4% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.2%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Coromandel Valley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Coromandel Valley is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 37.1% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 18.9% in the SA3 area and 25.7% in South Australia as a whole. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 12.3% and certificates for 21.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education. Coromandel Valley Primary School serves the local community, with an enrollment of 489 students as of a recent report. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1092. There is one school focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents (10.6) are lower than the regional average (13.6), suggesting some students may attend schools outside Coromandel Valley.

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

Analysis of public transport in Coromandel Valley indicates 34 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes totalling 14 individual routes. Together, they provide 224 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 228 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 32 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Coromandel Valley is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Coromandel Valley displays above-average health outcomes, with both younger and older age groups showing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 56% (2,585 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 48.6%.

Common medical conditions include asthma (8.7%) and mental health issues (8.2%). Notably, 70.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 62.9%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.2% (792 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 21.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Coromandel Valley ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Coromandel Valley's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 80.6% of its population born in Australia and 93.8% being citizens. English is the language spoken exclusively at home by 95.0% of residents. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 36.8% of Coromandel Valley's population.

Hinduism, however, is underrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up only 0.4% versus 0.6%. The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English (34.9%), Australian (27.4%), and Scottish (8.0%). Notable differences exist in the representation of certain ethnicities: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to 0.8% regionally, German at 6.3% versus 5.4%, and Dutch at 1.8% versus 1.7%.

Coromandel Valley's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Coromandel Valley was 41 years as of a certain period, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile showed that individuals aged 5-14 years were prominent at 15.6%, while those aged 25-34 years constituted 8.7% of the population, which was relatively smaller than in Greater Adelaide. Between 2021 and a later period, the proportion of individuals aged 75 to 84 years increased from 5.0% to 6.6%, while the percentage of those aged 65 to 74 years decreased from 10.6% to 9.5%. Looking forward to the year 2041, demographic projections indicated significant shifts in Coromandel Valley's age structure. The 45-54 age cohort was projected to increase by 113 people, rising from 675 to 789 individuals. Conversely, both the 5-14 and 65-74 age groups were expected to have reduced numbers.