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

Flinders Park's population is around 18,229 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,868 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,361 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,112 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 591 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,848 persons per square kilometer. Flinders Park's growth of 11.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth of 7.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 61.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Flinders Park, with the area expected to increase by 3,640 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 19.3% in total over the 16 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 has averaged approximately 150 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25752 homes were approved, with an additional 203 approved in FY26 to date. Each dwelling built over these years gained an average of 2.6 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $252,000. This financial year has seen $10.7 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting consistent commercial investment activity. Comparing development levels per person with Greater Adelaide shows similar figures, suggesting market stability aligned with regional trends.

New developments consist of 67% detached houses and 33% attached dwellings, offering varied housing types across different price ranges. With around 137 people per dwelling approval, Flinders Park exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 3,523 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development patterns should meet demand and potentially facilitate further population growth beyond projections.

Flinders Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include the Findon Energy Storage Facility, Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade, TPW20-0238 Glengarry Street project, Woodville South Water Main upgrade, and Findon High School's improvement plans. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

Flinders Park ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Flinders Park has an educated workforce with key sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.9% and it saw a 6.1% employment growth in the year ending December 2025. As of that month, 10,120 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.8%, 0.9% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate.

Workforce participation stands at 68.2%. Census data shows 10.3% work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing (1.3 times the regional level) but limited presence in health care & social assistance (16.8% vs regionally 17.7%).

Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 6.1%, labour force by 5.6%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2%, labour force expand by 3.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 national employment forecasts project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Flinders Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Flinders Park SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $55,749 and an average level of $64,640. This is lower than national averages, which stood at $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,419 (median) and $71,214 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Flinders Park rank modestly, between the 39th and 40th percentiles. The data shows that 32.0% of the population (5,833 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are 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 5th decile.

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

Flinders Park's dwelling structures as per the latest Census comprised 75.8% houses and 24.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flinders Park stood at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.5% and rented ones at 30.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,746, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Flinders Park was $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 27.4% and group households comprising 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 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 comprise 9.9% and certificates make up 20.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.7% in primary, 6.2% in tertiary, 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

Analysis of public transport in Flinders Park shows 66 active stops operating within the area, served by a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 30 individual routes, collectively providing 1,665 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 220 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 87%, while bus usage stands at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 237 trips per day 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~9,333 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.1 and 7.3% of residents respectively, while 70.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,501 people), though 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 June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 31.0% of its population born overseas and 34.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 57.7% of Flinders Park's population as of June 2016. The 'Other' religious category comprised 3.4%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (18.7%), Australian (17.6%), and Italian (16.2%). Notably, Greek (6.6%) and Serbian (1.2%) populations were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.0% and 0.4%, respectively. Croatian ancestry was also higher than the regional average at 1.0%.

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 aligning with Australia's median of 38. Locally, the 25-34 cohort is over-represented at 16.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 10.1%. Post-2021 Census, the 35-44 age group grew from 13.4% to 14.6%, whereas the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.6% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Flinders Park's age profile. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 85%, adding 545 residents for a total of 1,191. Meanwhile, the 5-14 group is projected to grow by 6%, with an addition of 105 residents.