Davoren Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Davoren Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Davoren Park's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 20,112 people. This figure represents a growth of 1,799 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,313 people. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 20,026 in June 2024 and an additional 505 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,126 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Davoren Park's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census surpassed both the state's growth rate of 6.7% and that of the metropolitan area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 41.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023 with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends forecast significant population increases in top quartile statistical areas across the nation. Davoren Park is expected to increase by 8,335 persons by 2041, based on the latest population numbers, recording a total gain of 41.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Davoren Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Davoren Park has averaged approximately 269 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 1,345 dwellings approved over the past five financial years between FY-2020/21 and FY-2025/26, inclusive. As of June 2026, there have been 27 dwelling approvals in Davoren Park during FY-2026/27. On average, 1.3 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over the past five financial years between FY-2020/21 and FY-2025/26, suggesting a balanced supply and demand dynamic that supports stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new properties in Davoren Park is $284,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers. In the current financial year, there have been $17.3 million worth of commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development in the area. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Davoren Park records approximately three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks among the 90th percentile of areas assessed nationally, demonstrating strong developer confidence in the region's growth prospects. Recent construction trends show that 91.0% of dwelling approvals are for standalone homes, while 9.0% are for medium and high-density housing, preserving Davoren Park's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 82 people moving to the area per dwelling approval, Davoren Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Looking ahead, Davoren Park is projected to grow by approximately 8,249 residents between 2016 and 2041. Current development trends appear well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Davoren Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Fourteen projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this region. Notable initiatives comprise Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Brookmont Estate, Playford Alive, and Newton Boulevard Extension. The following list details projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Davoren Park are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Davoren Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Unemployment stood at 10.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2%.

As of June 2025, 8,073 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Adelaide's by 6.7%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags at 56.6% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a specialization in manufacturing at 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 2.4% versus the regional average of 7.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, and labour force grew by 1.3%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide recorded higher growth in employment (2.1%) and labour force (2.1%), with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows SA's employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, aligning with the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Davoren Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Davoren Park's median taxpayer income was $47,092 and average was $51,329 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below the national average of $52,592 (median) and $64,886 (average). As of March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $52,192 and average $56,888 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83%. In Davoren Park, household incomes fell between the 11th and 12th percentiles nationally in 2021 Census figures. Income distribution showed 32.2% (6,476 people) earning $800-$1,499, differing from broader area's predominant cohort of $1,500-$2,999 at 31.8%. Housing affordability was severe with only 80.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

Davoren Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Davoren Park, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 84.2% houses and 15.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Davoren Park was 15.1%, with dwellings either mortgaged (39.5%) or rented (45.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,158, below the Adelaide metro average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure was $270, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, Davoren Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,158 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Davoren Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.8% of all households, including 27.3% couples with children, 16.7% couples without children, and 24.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Davoren Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

Davoren Park faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 7.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 5.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.1%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 7.4% and certificates at 32.2%. Educational participation is high, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 15.8% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education. Seven schools operate within Davoren Park, educating approximately 2,830 students. The educational mix comprises two primary schools, three secondary schools, and two K-12 schools.

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

Davoren Park has 90 active public transport stops, served by a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 18 individual routes, offering 914 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 198 meters.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 130 trips per day, which equates to about 10 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Davoren Park is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Davoren Park faces significant health challenges with a considerably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age groups. Only approximately 46% of its total population (~9,331 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in the area, affecting 12.2 and 10.8% of residents respectively. However, 63.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Adelaide's 63.4%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.7% (1,954 people) compared to Greater Adelaide's 13.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Davoren Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Davoren Park's cultural diversity was above average, with 20.4% of residents born overseas and 16.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Davoren Park as of 2021, comprising 33.5% of its population. Islam had an overrepresentation of 4.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 4.0%.

Regarding ancestry, English (31.5%) and Australian (28.7%) were the top groups in Davoren Park, followed by Other at 12.3%. Notably, German (4.5% vs regional 4.4%), Australian Aboriginal (4.1% vs 3.0%), and Russian (0.3% vs 0.3%) had similar percentages to the Greater Adelaide average as of 2021.

Davoren Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Davoren Park has a median age of 30 years, which is notably younger than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Davoren Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.7%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 35 to 44 has increased from 13.4% to 15.0%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 13.8% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 18.0% to 16.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Davoren Park's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow strongly at 68%, adding 1,379 residents to reach a total of 3,405.