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 November 2025, Flinders Park's population is approximately 18,195. This figure represents an increase of 1,834 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,361. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,783 in June 2024 and an additional 505 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,843 persons per square kilometer, placing Flinders Park in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 11.2% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Flinders Park is expected to experience above median population growth nationally, increasing by 4,045 persons to reach approximately 22,239 by 2041, reflecting an overall 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 over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totaling 752 homes. In FY26 up to June, there have been 102 approvals. Each year, an average of 2.6 new residents was gained per dwelling built during these years.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $252,000. This financial year has seen $10.7 million in commercial development approvals. Flinders Park's development levels are similar to Greater Adelaide on a per capita basis, indicating market stability aligned with regional trends.

New developments consist of 67% detached houses and 33% attached dwellings, offering varied housing types across price ranges. With around 137 people per dwelling approval, Flinders Park exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts project an increase of 3,633 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include the Findon Sports Complex Redevelopment, Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade, TPW20-0238 Glengarry Street project, Woodville South Water Main upgrade, and Findon High School improvement plan. The following list provides details on projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Flinders Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Flinders Park has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of June 2025, which is 0.6% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. As of June 2025, 9,812 residents were employed, with workforce participation similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance has limited presence at 16.8% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force increased by 3.3%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 2.1% with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall 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 simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

In financial year 2022, Flinders Park had a median taxpayer income of $53,130 and an average income of $62,754. Nationally, the figures were $52,592 and $64,886 respectively for Greater Adelaide. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $59,947 and an average of $70,805, based on a 12.83% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranks Flinders Park's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 39th and 40th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 32.0% of residents (5,822 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the surrounding region's 31.8%. Housing affordability is severe, 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

Flinders Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.8% houses and 24.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flinders Park stood at 35.0%, similar to Adelaide metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings made up 34.5%, with rented dwellings at 30.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,746, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Flinders Park was $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. 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 matches 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 prevalent 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 qualifications - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (20.4%).

Educational participation is high, at 26.6%, including 8.7% in primary education, 6.2% in tertiary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education. 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 schools include 3 primary, 4 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 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 parent campus.

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

Flinders Park has 66 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 29 different routes that together facilitate 1,663 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average located 220 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 237 trips per day, which equates to approximately 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 show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~9,297 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.3%). A majority (70.2%) report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.9% in Greater Adelaide. The area has 18.8% residents aged 65 and over (3,417 people), lower than the 20.0% in Greater Adelaide. Overall health profile is broadly in line with the general population.

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 June 2021, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local markets. Its population born overseas stood at 31.0%, with 34.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 57.7%.

The 'Other' religious category showed overrepresentation at 3.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%. Top ancestry groups were English (18.7%), Australian (17.6%), and Italian (16.2%), significantly higher than regional averages. Notables include Greeks at 6.6% vs region's 4.7%, Serbians 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, matching Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and closely aligned with Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Flinders Park has a notably higher percentage of 25-34 year-olds (16.6% locally) but fewer 5-14 year-olds (10.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 15.6% to 16.6%, while those aged 45 to 54 decreased from 12.6% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Flinders Park's age profile. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 93%, adding 554 residents to reach a total of 1,149. Meanwhile, the 5-14 year-old group is projected to grow by 6%, with an increase of 105 residents.