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 approximately 4,617 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 148 people, a growth rate of 3.3%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 4,469. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,617 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,044 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coromandel Valley's growth rate of 3.3% since census places it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate a growth just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the area expected to grow by 495 persons to reach a total population of approximately 5,112 by 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording an overall gain of 10.7% over the 17-year period.

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 over the past five financial years, totalling 23 homes. So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. On average, 7 new residents arrive per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $272,000. In this financial year, there have been $2.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to Greater Adelaide, where Coromandel Valley records markedly lower building activity (79.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's population density is around 1725 people per approval, reflecting a mature, established area. Population forecasts indicate Coromandel Valley will gain 495 residents through to 2041.

Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth. All new construction has been comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

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

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Employment conditions in Coromandel Valley rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Coromandel Valley has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Over the past year ending June 2025, employment grew by 2.5%. There are 2,697 residents employed, with a participation rate of 70.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Education & training is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 2.1% compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. In the 12 months ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, while labour force rose by 2.7%, leading to a slight unemployment rate increase of 0.2 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded similar growth rates with marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by industry sector. Applying these projections to Coromandel Valley's mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8%% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

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

Coromandel Valley's median income among taxpayers was $59,714 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $73,671 during the same period. This compares to figures for Greater Adelaide of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $67,375 (median) and $83,123 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes in Coromandel Valley rank between the 77th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with the broader area where this cohort represents 31.8%. A significant 33.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of income. 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

Coromandel Valley's dwellings were 99.0% houses and 1.0% other types at the latest Census, compared to Adelaide metro's 89.2% houses and 10.7% others. Home ownership in Coromandel Valley was 34.2%, with mortgages at 58.6% and rentals at 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,818, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,452. Median weekly rent was $420, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Coromandel Valley's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, 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. Specifically, 37.1% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 18.9% in the SA3 area and 25.7% in South Australia overall. This educational advantage is evident in various qualifications: Bachelor degrees are held by 24.2%, postgraduate qualifications by 8.3%, and graduate diplomas by 4.6%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (21.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary (12.4%), secondary (8.0%), and tertiary (6.7%) education levels. Coromandel Valley Primary School serves the local area, with an enrollment of 489 students as of a recent report. The school's Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) is 1092, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions. There is one primary school in Coromandel Valley, with secondary education options available in nearby areas. As of the latest data, there are 10.6 school places per 100 residents in Coromandel Valley, lower than the regional average of 13.6, suggesting some students may attend schools outside the area.

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

Coromandel Valley has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that together offer 224 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average being located 228 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 32 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual 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 shows superior health outcomes with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 56% (~2,585 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Adelaide's 48.6%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.7%) and mental health issues (8.2%), with 70.0% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 62.9% in Greater Adelaide. As of 2016, 17.2% (792 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 21.0%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are notably 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, as per the data, showed lower cultural diversity with 80.6% of its population born in Australia and 93.8% being Australian citizens. English was spoken at home by 95.0%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 36.8% of the population.

Hinduism, however, was underrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, with 0.4% versus 0.6%. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.9%), Australian (27.4%), and Scottish (8.0%). Notably, Welsh (1.2%) and German (6.3%) populations were higher than the regional averages of 0.8% and 5.4%, respectively. Dutch population was also slightly higher at 1.8%.

Coromandel Valley's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Coromandel Valley is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 5-14 years make up 15.6%, while those aged 25-34 years comprise 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.0% to 6.6%, while the percentage of those aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 10.6% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age group 45-54 will increase by 113 people (17%) from 675 to 789. Conversely, both the 5-14 and 65-74 age groups are projected to decrease in number.