Eyre Peninsula
Statistical Area - sa2

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 indicates Eyre Peninsula's population is approximately 7,534 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a growth of 710 people (10.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,824 people. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 7,178 in Jun 2024 and an additional 157 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1.0 persons per square kilometer. Eyre Peninsula's growth exceeded SA4 region (5.3%) and SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population projections indicate a growth just below the median of regional areas nationally, with an expected increase of 402 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 0.6% 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 approved between FY-21 and FY-25. As of FY-26, 12 dwellings have been approved. On average, 1.6 new residents have arrived per year for each new home built during this period.

The market shows a balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $286,000. In FY-26, there have been $9.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development compared to the rest of South Australia. Eyre Peninsula shows 117.0% higher development activity per person than the Rest of SA.

Recent construction comprises 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with approximately 167 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Eyre Peninsula will gain 46 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Eyre Peninsula has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could impact the region. Notable ones include the Green Iron Magnetite Project, CH4 Global Asparagopsis Seaweed EcoPark (two entries), and Point Boston Peninsula Community Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Eyre Peninsula demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Eyre Peninsula's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with diverse industry representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the year ending June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9%.

As of June 2025, 3,572 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation was 57.5%, compared to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Leading industries for employment among residents included agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had particularly high concentration, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

Conversely, manufacturing was under-represented, with only 2.8% of Eyre Peninsula's workforce compared to 9.3% in Rest of SA. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 5.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA experienced a 1.2% decline in employment and a 0.1% growth in labour force, with a 1.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eyre Peninsula's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 5.3% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, based on a 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 2022 shows that income in Eyre Peninsula is below the national average. The median income is $47,765 and the average income stands at $58,785. In contrast, Rest of SA has a median income of $46,889 and an average income of $56,582. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Eyre Peninsula would be approximately $53,893 (median) and $66,327 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Eyre Peninsula rank modestly, between the 21st and 31st percentiles. Income distribution shows that the predominant cohort spans 29.5% of locals (2,222 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 27.5% similarly 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 latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Eyre Peninsula with 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro SA's 75.9% houses and 24.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eyre Peninsula stood at 51.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 19.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,192, higher than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,170. Median weekly rent in Eyre Peninsula was recorded at $220, compared to Non-Metro SA's $195. Nationally, Eyre Peninsula's median monthly mortgage repayment is lower at $1,863 and median weekly rent is 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% couples with children, 36.7% couples without children, and 6.9% 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, which matches the Rest of SA average.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, 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 engaged in formal education, comprising 11.5% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 1.5% in tertiary education.

The Eyre Peninsula operates six schools educating approximately 901 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 996) and balanced educational opportunities. This includes four primary and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents stand at 12.3, below the regional average of 15.8, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Eyre Peninsula is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Eyre Peninsula faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population, which consists of around 3,699 people.

This figure is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.4% and 7.7% of residents respectively. In contrast, 66.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 65.6% across Rest of SA. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.4%, with approximately 2,064 people falling into this age category, compared to the 22.1% in Rest of SA. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Eyre Peninsula are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 93.0% of its population being citizens, 93.4% born in Australia, and 98.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Eyre Peninsula, comprising 48.5%, compared to 43.7% across the rest of South Australia. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (34.8%), English (33.5%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 7.1% in Eyre Peninsula compared to 6.6% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal ancestry is underrepresented at 1.9% versus 4.8%.

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

The median age in Eyre Peninsula 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 (7.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 7.8% to 9.3%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 7.9% to 9.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 9.0% to 7.6%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 16.0% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Eyre Peninsula's age structure. Notably, the 85+ group is projected to grow by 105% (229 people), reaching 447 from 217. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 95% of projected growth. Conversely, both the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.