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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Davoren Park's population is around 20,117 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,804 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,313 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,026 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 507 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,126 persons per square kilometer. Davoren Park's growth rate of 9.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 7.1%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 41.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Forecasting demographic trends, Davoren Park is expected to increase by 8,335 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 41.0% over the 17 years.

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

Davoren Park averaged approximately 269 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1345 homes. As of FY26, 46 approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 1.3 people moved to the area per dwelling built annually. The average construction value for new properties was $207,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $17.3 million, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Davoren Park records around three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 90th percentile nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprised 91% standalone homes and 9% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 82 people per dwelling approval, Davoren Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

By 2041, Davoren Park is expected to grow by 8244 residents. Current development appears 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. AreaSearch has identified 21 such projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West, Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Eyeington Estate, and Curtis Green. The following list details those expected 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 comprises white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 10.7% in June 2025, showing a 1.2% increase over the previous year.

Residents' participation in the labour force is lower than Greater Adelaide's, at 56.6%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Davoren Park specialises in manufacturing employment, with a share 1.6 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical jobs are less represented, at 2.4% compared to 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%, while labour force grew by 1.3%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 6.7%. Greater Adelaide recorded higher growth in both employment (2.1%) and labour force (2.1%), with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, released in May 2025, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. 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 had a median taxpayer income of $47,092 and an average income of $51,329 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average, with Greater Adelaide having a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886 in the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $53,134 (median) and $57,915 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. In Davoren Park, household, family, and personal incomes all fell between the 11th and 12th percentiles nationally in 2021 Census figures. Income distribution showed that 32.2% of locals (6,477 people) earned between $800 - 1,499, differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category was predominant at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Davoren Park, with only 80.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 10th percentile.

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 latest Census, comprised 84.2% houses and 15.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Davoren Park was at 15.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.5%) or rented (45.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Davoren Park was $1,158, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Davoren Park was recorded at $270, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, Davoren Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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%, consisting of 26.0% lone person households and 4.2% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, 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 below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 5.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.1%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (32.2%).

Educational participation is high at 34.6%, including 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 includes 2 primary, 3 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 18 different routes, facilitating 914 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 198 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 130 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 10 weekly trips per individual 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 higher prevalence of common conditions compared to average, particularly among older age groups. The private health cover rate stands at approximately 46%, significantly 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. While 63.9% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, this is similar to the Greater Adelaide average of 63.4%. Davoren Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 13.3%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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 its population born overseas and 16.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Davoren Park, comprising 33.5%. However, Islam had higher representation in Davoren Park compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 4.9% versus 4.0%.

For ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.5%), Australian (28.7%), and Other (12.3%). Notably, German (4.5%) and Australian Aboriginal (4.1%) had higher representation in Davoren Park compared to regional averages of 4.4% and 3.0%, respectively.

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 younger than both the Greater Adelaide average of 39 years and 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 35-44 increased from 13.4% to 15.0% of the population, while the 15-24 cohort rose from 13.8% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort decreased from 18.0% to 16.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Davoren Park's age profile will significantly change, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, which is expected to increase by 68%, adding 1,379 residents to reach a total of 3,405.