Flinders Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Flinders Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of August 2025, Flinders Park's population is approximately 18,188. This figure represents an increase of 1,827 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,361. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,783 in June 2024 and the addition of 502 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,841 persons per square kilometer, placing Flinders Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 11.2% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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 adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Flinders Park is expected to have an above median population growth by national standards, increasing by 4,045 persons to reach approximately 22,233 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 20.0% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Flinders Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Flinders Park averaged approximately 150 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, indicating 752 homes over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 72 approved in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling built over these years has attracted an average of 2.6 new residents annually, suggesting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $398,000.

This financial year has seen $10.7 million in commercial development approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Adelaide. Flinders Park's new home approvals per person are comparable to the broader metropolitan area, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding regions. New developments consist of 67% standalone homes and 33% attached dwellings, including an increasing mix of townhouses and apartments for varied housing options.

With approximately 137 people per dwelling approval, Flinders Park exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts project a gain of 3,640 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering positive conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond existing projections.

Flinders Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include the Findon Sports Complex Redevelopment, Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade, TPW20-0238 Glengarry Street project, Woodville South Water Main, and Findon High School Upgrade. The following list highlights those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in Flinders Park shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Flinders Park has an educated workforce with significant representation from essential services sectors. The unemployment rate in the area is 3.4%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 2.9%. As of June 2025, 9,812 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Flinders Park is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has an employment level that is 1.3 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance employs only 16.8% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, in line with the national rate of 4.5%. 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 Flinders Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Flinders Park has a median taxpayer income of $53,130 and an average of $62,754 based on postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is slightly lower than national averages, with Greater Adelaide having a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. By March 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $58,884 and the average will be around $69,550, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since the financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Flinders Park rank modestly, between the 39th and 40th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant, with 32.0% of residents (5,820 people), closely mirroring regional levels at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Flinders Park, with only 84.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 40th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Flinders Park, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 75.8% houses and 24.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metro had a higher proportion of other dwellings at 33.9%. Home ownership in Flinders Park stood at 35.0%, similar to the Adelaide metro average. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (30.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flinders Park was $1,746, higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Flinders Park was recorded at $340, compared to $325 in Adelaide metro. Nationally, Flinders Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Flinders Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 68.5% of all households, including 29.9% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 27.4% and group households making up 4.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Educational attainment in Flinders Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

University qualification levels in Flinders Park stand at 28.0%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such skills - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (20.4%).

Educational participation is high at 26.6%, including primary education (8.7%), tertiary education (6.2%), and secondary education (6.1%). Flinders Park has a robust network of 8 schools educating approximately 3,603 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1037) and balanced educational opportunities. The mix includes 3 primary, 4 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 19.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.6, indicating Flinders Park serves as an educational center for the broader region. 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

The analysis of public transport in Flinders Park shows that there are currently 66 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 29 individual routes providing service to the community. The combined weekly passenger trips across all routes amount to 1,663.

The accessibility of public transport in Flinders Park is rated as good, with residents typically located around 220 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are approximately 237 trips made per day across all routes, which equates to about 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Flinders Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Flinders Park residents had slightly higher prevalence of common health conditions across younger and older age groups compared to average.

Private health cover was at approximately 51%, impacting around 9,294 people. The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (8.1% of residents) and mental health issues (7.3%). About 70.2% reported no medical ailments, higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 68.9%. Residents aged 65 and over made up 18.8%, or approximately 3,415 people, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 20.0%.

Flinders Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Flinders Park, surveyed in August 2021, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets. Its overseas-born population was 31.0%, while those speaking languages other than English at home constituted 34.2%. Christianity dominated Flinders Park's religious landscape with 57.7% of residents identifying as Christian.

However, the notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' religion category, comprising 3.4% of Flinders Park's population compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (18.7%), Australian (17.6%), and Italian (16.2%) were the top three groups in Flinders Park, with Italians being more prevalent than the regional average of 10.2%. Specifically, Greeks were overrepresented at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 4.7%, Serbians stood at 1.2% (vs 1.3%), and Croatians at 1.0% (vs 1.1%).

Flinders Park's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Flinders Park's median age is 39 years, aligning with Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and closely matching Australia's median of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, Flinders Park has a notably higher proportion of 25-34 year-olds (16.6%) and fewer 5-14 year-olds (10%). Post-2021 Census, the 25-34 age group increased from 15.6% to 16.6%, while the 45-54 cohort decreased from 12.6% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Flinders Park's age profile, with the strongest growth in the 85+ cohort (93%), adding 554 residents for a total of 1,149. The 5-14 group is projected to grow by 6%, adding 105 residents.