Flinders Park

Population growth drivers in Flinders 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, Flinders Park's population is around 18,615 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,254 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,361 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,783 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 505 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,908 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Flinders Park's growth of 13.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth of 8.7%, along with Greater Adelaide, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 50.1% 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Flinders Park expected to expand by 4,045 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 17.3% over the 17 years.

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 per year. Between FY21 and FY25752 homes were approved, with an additional 147 approved in FY26 to date. Each dwelling built during these years brought an average of 2.6 new residents annually, suggesting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $252,000. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $10.7 million, indicating consistent investment activity. Comparing Flinders Park's development levels with Greater Adelaide per capita shows similar figures, contributing to market stability aligned with regional trends.

Detached houses accounted for 67.0% of new developments, while attached dwellings made up 33.0%, offering varied housing options across price ranges. With around 137 people per dwelling approval, Flinders Park exhibits growth area characteristics. By 2041, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects an increase of 3,213 residents in Flinders Park. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand effectively, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Flinders Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

The area's performance is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade, TPW20-0238 Glengarry Street, Woodville South Water Main, Findon High School Upgrade, and Findon Sports Complex Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Flinders Park has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%.

As of September 2025, 9,912 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Adelaide's and workforce participation similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.5%. Census responses indicate that 10.3% of residents work from home. 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 1.3 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 16.8% compared to 17.7% regionally.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, labour force increased by 4.2%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for Flinders Park, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Flinders Park SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,749 and an average income of $64,640. Nationally, the median was $54,808 and the average was $66,852. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 8.8%, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,655 (median) and $70,328 (average). The 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Flinders Park between the 39th and 40th percentiles. Income distribution shows 32.0% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999. 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

The dwelling structure in Flinders Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.8% houses and 24.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is comparable to Adelaide metropolitan area's breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flinders Park stood at 35.0%, with the remaining dwellings being either mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (30.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,746, which is higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure for Flinders Park was recorded at $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Flinders Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Flinders Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average 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, smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

University qualification levels in Flinders Park are 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 them – advanced diplomas account for 9.9% and certificates for 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.

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

Flinders Park has 66 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 30 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,665 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 220 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 87%, while buses account for 7%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 237 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Flinders Park's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Flinders Park.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch. Prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% of the total population (~9,530 people) had private health cover, which was relatively low. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.1 and 7.3% of residents respectively. 70.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. The area had 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,495 people), ranking lower nationally than the broader 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 August 2021, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets. Its population comprised 31.0% born overseas and 34.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 57.7%.

The 'Other' category showed an overrepresentation of 3.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%. Top ancestry groups were English (18.7%), Australian (17.6%), and Italian (16.2%). Notably, Greeks made up 6.6% (regional average: 2.0%), Serbians 1.2% (0.4%), and Croatians 1.0% (0.5%).

Flinders Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

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 the Greater Adelaide average, Flinders Park has a notably higher percentage of 25-34 year-olds (16.6% locally) and a lower percentage of 5-14 year-olds (10.0%). According to the 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 suggests Flinders Park's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 89%, adding 540 residents to reach 1,149. Meanwhile, the 5-14 group is expected to grow by 3%, adding only 63 residents.