Grant
Statistical Area - sa2

Grant has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Grant's population was around 6,487 as of Aug 2025. This showed an increase of 349 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,138 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,445 in June 2024 and an additional 49 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 3.8 persons per square kilometer. Grant's growth of 5.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 5.4%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 41.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 were adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Population projections indicated lower quartile growth for Australia's regional areas, with Grant expected to expand by 247 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 3.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Grant recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Grant averaged approximately 30 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 150 dwellings approved between FY21 and FY25, and one recorded in FY26 to date. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling was observed. This suggests balanced supply and demand, stable market conditions, and an average construction value of $413,000 for new homes.

In this current financial year, commercial development approvals totalled $19.2 million, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Grant maintains similar construction rates per capita compared to the Rest of SA, preserving market equilibrium with surrounding areas. New development consists of 95% detached dwellings and 5% attached dwellings, reflecting the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

With approximately 222 people per approval, Grant reflects a low-density area. Future projections estimate Grant will add 205 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Grant has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Limestone Estate Residential Development, Lakes Park Estate, Blue Lake Solar Lighting Renewal Project, and Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan Implementation. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Grant shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Grant has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.7%.

In comparison to Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%, Grant has an unemployment rate that is 2.9% lower. Workforce participation in Grant is similar to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Dominant employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 10.4% compared to the regional rate of 13.9%. AreaSearch analysis indicates a decrease in labour force by 2.3% and employment decline by 2.9% during June 2025, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest Grant's local growth could increase by approximately 5.1% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Grant's employment mix.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Grant's median income among taxpayers was $51,355 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $63,892 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Rest of SA, which were $46,889 and $56,582 respectively. By March 2025, estimates suggest Grant's median income would be approximately $56,917, with an average of around $70,812, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Grant all rank modestly, between the 40th and 47th percentiles. The predominant income bracket in Grant spans 34.8% of locals (2,257 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. Housing costs are manageable with 90.4% retained by residents. However, disposable income ranks below average at the 48th percentile, and Grant's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Grant, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.2% houses and 3.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 87.6% houses and 12.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Grant was 44.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.3% and rented dwellings at 12.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grant was $1,300, higher than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,083. Median weekly rent in Grant was recorded at $200, compared to Non-Metro SA's $205. Nationally, Grant's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Grant has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.2% of all households, including 31.8% couples with children, 36.6% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

Grant faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (30.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 36.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.5% in primary education, 11.1% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education. Grant's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 531 students as of the latest data. Grant demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 959) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 4 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.2, below the regional average of 14.9, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health outcomes in Grant are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Grant's health indicators show below-average results with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 51% (~3,321 people) have private health cover, which is lower than the average SA2 area. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (9.1%) and asthma (7.7%), while 68.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Rest of SA. The area has 21.6% (1,399 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.3% in Rest of SA. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Grant placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Grant was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 79.5% of its population being citizens, 91.4% born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Grant is Christianity, comprising 42.8% of the population, similar to the regional figure of 42.9%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (33.7%), English (32.0%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented in Grant at 6.9%, compared to 6.4% regionally, Dutch at 1.8% versus 1.7%, and South African at 0.3% versus 0.2%.

Grant hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Grant's median age is 45, which is slightly below Rest of SA's figure of 47 but significantly higher than Australia's 38 years. Comparing Grant with Rest of SA, the 45-54 age cohort is notably more prevalent locally (14.5%), while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented (6.8%). Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.3% to 6.8% of Grant's population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 12.1% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate substantial shifts in Grant's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 149 people (34%), from 444 to 594. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 88% of population growth, reflecting aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.