Coromandel Valley

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 February 2026, an increase of 148 people from the 2021 Census figure of 4,469. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density was around 1,044 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.4% to recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, South Australian Government's Regional/LGA projections based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. By 2041, the population is expected to increase by 495 persons to a total of 5,112, reflecting a gain of 10.7% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Coromandel Valley has granted approximately 4 residential properties approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 23 homes were approved, with an additional 1 home approved in FY-26 so far. On average, around 7 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed during these years.

This supply lagging demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value for new properties is $272,000. In FY-26, $2.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Coromandel Valley has 79.0% lower building activity per person, indicating a scarcity of new homes that typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This level is also below the national average, suggesting an established market with potential planning limitations.

Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 1725 people per dwelling approval in Coromandel Valley. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is projected to add 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 limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

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

Coromandel Valley has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.2%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 3.4%.

As of September 2025, 2,722 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation in Coromandel Valley is 75.0%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 14.4% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.

Education & training has particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, 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 based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coromandel Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

In the latest postcode level ATO data released for the financial year ended June 30, 2023, Coromandel Valley SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $62,110 and an average income of $77,022. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the overall median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from July 1, 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,576 (median) and $83,800 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, Coromandel Valley's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 76th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.9% of the population, equating to 1,611 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the broader area where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 33.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. 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

In Coromandel Valley, as per the latest Census, 99.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.0% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coromandel Valley stood at 34.2%, with mortgaged properties making up 58.6% and rented dwellings accounting for 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,818, higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562. Weekly rent in Coromandel Valley was recorded at $420, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Coromandel Valley's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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 comprise the remaining 16.2%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households making up 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

Coromandel Valley's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 37.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 18.9% in the SA3 area and 25.7% statewide (SA). This educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (21.8%). Educational participation is notably 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.

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 facilitate 224 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 228 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 89%, while train use stands at 6%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 32 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Coromandel Valley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Coromandel Valley shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (~2,631 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide. The most common conditions are asthma (8.7%) and mental health issues (8.2%). 70.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (799 people), lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings, similar to the general population.

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 Australian Census 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 80.6% of its population born in Australia and 93.8% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 95.0%. Christianity dominated the religious landscape, comprising 36.8% of people.

Hinduism, however, was underrepresented at 0.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 2.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (34.9%) and Australian (27.4%) were the top groups, while Scottish made up 8.0%. Welsh (1.2%), German (6.3%), and Dutch (1.8%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 5.1%, and 1.2% respectively.

Coromandel Valley's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Coromandel Valley as of 2021 is 41 years, higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 5-14 years are particularly prominent, making up 15.4% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years are comparatively smaller at 8.9%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of individuals aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.0% to 6.9%, while the percentage of those aged 65 to 74 has declined from 10.6% to 9.3%, and the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has dropped from 12.6% to 11.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age cohort of 45-54 years is expected to increase significantly, with an projected expansion of 120 people (an 18% rise) from 668 to 789 individuals. Conversely, both the 5-14 and 65-74 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.