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 around 18,411 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 761 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,650. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,308 in Jun 2024 and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,557 persons per square kilometer, placing Goodwood-Millswood in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.3% growth since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.5%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 99.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of national areas, with Goodwood-Millswood expected to grow by 1,512 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 7.7% over the 17-year period.

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 as of now. On average, about 1.2 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five years. However, this figure 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 construction cost of $434,000, indicating a focus on the premium market by developers. In FY26, $9.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. When 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 while 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 various 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 1,409 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear 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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Unley Central, The Locale (Forestville Project), Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation, and Wayville Reserve Upgrade. Details on those likely to be most relevant are provided below.

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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, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Employment grew by an estimated 3.0% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 10,824 residents were employed with a participation rate of 70.9%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.5%. A moderate 15.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 5.6% compared to 8.7% regionally.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment and labour force both increased by 3.0%, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment fall slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Goodwood-Millswood's employment mix suggests local growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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 income of $90,994 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 during the same period. By September 2025, adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.8%, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,896 (median) and $99,001 (average). Census 2021 data shows that income levels in Goodwood - Millswood cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income distribution indicates that 29.3% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, consistent with broader regional trends at 31.8%. A substantial proportion, 32.1%, 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

In Goodwood-Millswood, as per the latest Census evaluation, 61.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 38.7% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Adelaide metro's dwelling structure, which had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Goodwood-Millswood stood at 37.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.3% and rented ones at 32.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,031, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure in Goodwood-Millswood was $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Goodwood-Millswood's mortgage repayments were higher than 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 34.6%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households comprising 4.7%. 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 is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016 Census data, 48.9% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees were the most prevalent at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational pathways accounted for 22.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 12.7%.

Educational participation was high, with 28.3% of residents enrolled in formal education as of the Census date. This included 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 are served by 58 routes facilitating 6,100 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 200 meters to the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode at 73%, followed by buses at 7% and cycling at 6%. The area has a lower-than-average vehicle ownership rate of 1.2 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Daily service frequency averages 871 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 65 weekly trips per 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 found to be exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (12,132 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues impacting 8.1% of residents and arthritis affecting 7.0%, while 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 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,908 people), which is higher than the 19.0% 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 has 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 is the predominant religion in Goodwood-Millswood, accounting for 42.3%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (27.2%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (8.5%). Notably, Greek (4.2%) and German (5.9%) populations are higher than the regional averages of 2.0% and 5.1%, respectively.

Goodwood - Millswood's median age exceeds the national pattern

Goodwood-Millswood has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly higher than the national average of 38. The age group of 65-74 is strongly represented at 11.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 10.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.7% to 7.2% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Goodwood-Millswood's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 50%, reaching 1,980 people from the current 1,321. This aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 79% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to experience population declines.