Eyre Peninsula

An assessment of population growth drivers in Eyre Peninsula reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

AreaSearch's analysis shows Eyre Peninsula's population is approximately 7,688 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 864 people (12.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,824. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,178 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1.1 persons per square kilometer. Eyre Peninsula's growth exceeded both the SA4 region (5.7%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.1% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population projections indicate an increase just below the median of regional areas nationally, with the area expected to grow by 402 persons to 2041, reflecting a reduction of 1.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Eyre Peninsula when compared nationally

Eyre Peninsula has received approximately 48 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals around 240 homes from FY-17 to FY-21. As of FY-26, 21 dwellings have been approved. On average, about 1.6 new residents have arrived per year for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

The average construction cost value for these properties is $286,000. In the current financial year, commercial approvals amount to $9.3 million, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to previous years. Compared to the Rest of SA, Eyre Peninsula shows 117% higher development activity per capita. Recent construction comprises predominantly detached dwellings at 97%, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The population density based on dwelling approvals is approximately 167 people per dwelling. Population projections suggest stability or decline, which may reduce housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Eyre Peninsula has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones are Green Iron Magnetite Project, CH4 Global Asparagopsis Seaweed EcoPark (two instances), and Point Boston Peninsula Community Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Eyre Peninsula shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Eyre Peninsula has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.0% in the past year. Employment growth over this period was estimated at 2.9%.

As of September 2025, 3,573 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Rest of SA's rate of 5.3%. Workforce participation is 62.2%, compared to Rest of SA's 58.5%. According to Census responses, 16.0% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. However, manufacturing is under-represented, with only 2.8% of Eyre Peninsula's workforce compared to Rest of SA's 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending May-25, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 4.5%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 1.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eyre Peninsula's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Eyre Peninsula SA2 is $50,527 and average income is $63,258. This is below the national average. In contrast, Rest of SA has a median income of $48,920 and an average income of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Eyre Peninsula would be approximately $54,973 (median) and $68,825 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that incomes in Eyre Peninsula rank modestly, between the 20th and 31st percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution reveals that 29.5% of locals (2,267 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 27.5% occupy this range. Housing costs are modest with 90.6% of income retained. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 29th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Eyre Peninsula, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro SA's structure which was 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eyre Peninsula stood at 51.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (29.5%) or rented (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,192, higher than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153. The median weekly rent figure for Eyre Peninsula was recorded at $220, matching Non-Metro SA's figure of $220. Nationally, Eyre Peninsula's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Eyre Peninsula has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 68.2% of all households, including 24.3% composed of couples with children, 36.7% consisting of couples without children, and 6.9% being single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 29.6% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, aligning with the average for the Rest of South Africa.

Educational outcomes in Eyre Peninsula fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (29.4%).

A total of 24.2% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, comprising 11.5% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 1.5% in tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Eyre Peninsula's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Eyre Peninsula shows positive outcomes overall, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across all age groups, with arthritis affecting 9.4% and asthma impacting 7.7% of residents.

Around half (50%) of the population (~3,882 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than the national average of 55.7%. Most residents (66.5%) report no medical ailments, compared to 62.5% in Rest of SA. Working-age residents show a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 27.9% seniors aged 65 and over (2,146 people), with strong health outcomes among this age group, ranking even better than the general population nationally.

The latest Census data sees Eyre Peninsula placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Eyre Peninsula was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 93.4% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 98.1% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Eyre Peninsula is Christianity, which comprises 48.5% of the population, compared to 45.2% across Rest of SA. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (34.8%), English (33.5%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, German ethnicity is overrepresented at 7.1%, compared to 8.2% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal representation stands at 1.9%, lower than the regional average of 3.3%.

Eyre Peninsula hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Eyre Peninsula's median age is 49, which is higher than the Rest of SA figure of 47 and substantially exceeds the national norm of 38. Compared to Rest of SA, Eyre Peninsula has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (12.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.2%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 7.8% to 9.6%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 7.9% to 9.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 9.0% to 7.2%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.0% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Eyre Peninsula's age structure. Notably, the 85+ group will grow by 98 people, reaching 447 from 226. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 93% of projected growth. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.