Goodwood - Millswood

Goodwood - Millswood is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Goodwood-Millswood's population, according to AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 18,457 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 807 individuals, marking a 4.6% rise since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,650. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,308 in June 2024 and the addition of 45 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density ratio of 2,563 persons per square kilometer, placing Goodwood-Millswood in the upper quartile nationally. The area's 4.6% growth since the census is within 2.0 percentage points of its SA3 area (6.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 99.2% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, Goodwood-Millswood is projected to increase by 1,512 persons, reflecting a 7.4% total increase over the 17-year period, which is just below the median of national areas.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Goodwood - Millswood according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Goodwood-Millswood has seen approximately 50 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25251 homes were approved, with a further 92 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.2 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this ratio has intensified to 4.6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $434,000, reflecting a focus on the premium market by developers. In FY26, $9.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Goodwood-Millswood shows 11.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks at the 44th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. This level reflects market maturity and possible development constraints.

New developments consist of 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density options across price brackets. The area has around 444 people per approval, indicating a mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Goodwood-Millswood is projected to add 1,363 residents by 2041, with existing development levels aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Goodwood - Millswood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Unley Central, The Locale (Forestville Project), Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation, and Wayville Reserve Upgrade. Below is a list of projects expected to be most relevant.

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Goodwood - Millswood ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Goodwood - Millswood has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%.

In September 2025, 10,824 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's (70.9% compared to 66.4%). According to Census responses in September 2025, 15.3% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training sectors.

The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Construction employment was limited at 5.6%, compared to 8.7% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.0% while labour force also grew by 3.0%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.4%. In Greater Adelaide during this period, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell slightly to 3.8%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Goodwood - Millswood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The Goodwood-Millswood SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $61,485 and an average of $90,994 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,896 (median) and $99,001 (average). Census 2021 data shows that income in Goodwood-Millswood clusters around the 71st percentile nationally. Income distribution indicates that 29.3% of the population falls within the $1,500-$2,999 range, consistent with broader regional trends at 31.8%. Notably, 32.1% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, suggesting strong economic capacity in the district. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Goodwood - Millswood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Goodwood-Millswood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 61.3% houses and 38.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Goodwood-Millswood was 37.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.3% and rented ones at 32.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,031, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Goodwood-Millswood was $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Goodwood-Millswood's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Goodwood - Millswood features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.4% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.6%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households making up 4.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Goodwood - Millswood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Goodwood-Millswood shows a significant advantage with 48.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Vocational pathways account for 22.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 12.7%. Educational participation is high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.6% in tertiary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 6.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Goodwood-Millswood has 93 active public transport stops offering train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are served by 58 routes collectively providing 6100 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 200 meters to the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars (73%), buses (7%), and cycling (6%). Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 15.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 871 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 65 weekly trips per individual stop.

Goodwood - Millswood's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Goodwood - Millswood. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (12,163 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 8.1% of residents and arthritis impacting 7.0%. A total of 71.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.7% of residents aged 65 and over (4,005 people), higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Goodwood - Millswood was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Goodwood-Millswood had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 24.5% of its population born overseas and 18.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Goodwood-Millswood, comprising 42.3% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.2%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (8.5%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Greek residents were 4.2% in Goodwood-Millswood, higher than the regional average of 2.0%, Polish residents were 1.1%, slightly above the regional 1.0%, and German residents were 5.9%, compared to the regional 5.1%.

Goodwood - Millswood's median age exceeds the national pattern

Goodwood-Millswood has a median age of 42, which exceeds Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and is substantially higher than Australia's national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 11.5% of the population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 10.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.7% to 7.6% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 13.1% to 12.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that Goodwood-Millswood's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 40%, reaching 1,980 from 1,410. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 74% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.