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Grant has an estimated 6,515 residents, up from 6,138 at the 2021 Census — a change of 377 people, or 6.1%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 61.7% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Grant stands at approximately 6,515 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 377 individuals (6.1%) from the 6,138 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,505 combined with 55 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The resulting population density is 3.9 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The 6.1% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced both the Rest of SA and the broader SA3 area (4.9%), establishing the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
The primary catalyst for this demographic growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 61.7% of the total population increase, though other contributors such as overseas migration and natural increase also registered positive gains. Projections for each SA2 region are based on the 2024 releases from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2 data is unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, calculations integrate the 2023 Regional/LGA projections by age from the SA State Government (relying on 2021 data) via a weighted aggregation method translating LGA growth to SA2 levels. Looking forward, the population is projected to grow at a pace slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the region forecast to add 269 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total expansion of 4.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
150 new dwellings have been approved in Grant over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 30 new home approvals is recorded annually in Grant, totaling 150 residential approvals over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 16 during the current FY-26. The ratio of 1.8 people moving to the region for every new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) suggests a healthy equilibrium between demand and supply, maintaining stable market conditions. The mean value of these newly approved builds is $277,000. Additionally, commercial development shows moderate momentum with $19.2 million in approvals registered in the current financial year.
Grant tracks closely to the Rest of SA in per capita construction rates, reinforcing market stability in alignment with wider regional trends. Residential building activity is heavily weighted toward detached houses at 95.0%, with medium and high-density formats making up just 5.0%, maintaining the low-density profile of the area which appeals to buyers seeking space. The ratio of approximately 224 people for every dwelling approval further reflects the low-density configuration of the locality. Projections indicate that Grant will add 259 residents by 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction trajectories suggest that the upcoming supply of homes will comfortably satisfy this demand, presenting favorable options for buyers and potentially supporting population growth that outpaces current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Grant, worth an estimated $25 million. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.7 billion. 12 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, energy and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in public works, major construction projects, and zoning regulations are key drivers of local performance. A total of 28 initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch as having potential local influence. Prominent developments include Lakes Park Estate, Limestone Estate Residential Development, Blue Lake Solar Lighting Renewal Project, and Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan Implementation, with the following list detailing those of greatest significance.
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The Meadows Estate
A multi-stage residential estate development in Worrolong, currently progressing through Stage 8. The development offers various allotment sizes ranging from 420m2 to 878m2, with comprehensive services including natural gas, sewerage, SA Water, power and NBN FTTP. Located a short drive from Mount Gambier schools, Marketplace Shopping Centre and Attamurra Golf Course. The estate features level allotments with fencing on three boundary sides and retaining walls included.
Lakes Park Estate
A residential land development in OB Flat, close to the Blue Lake and Mount Gambier. Currently in Stage 4 of development offering level allotments ranging from 591m2 to 700m2 with volcanic soils. All services included: NBN, gas, and fencing. Within walking distance to Blue Lake and walking trails, close to Swallow Drive shops. Marketed by SAL Real Estate Mount Gambier.
Limestone Estate
Large residential land estate on the western fringe of Mount Gambier, planned for more than 350 residential allotments with a commercial complex, childcare centre, medical centre and retail facilities. The estate is less than 5 minutes drive from the Mount Gambier CBD and is being delivered by Capital Investments & Developments.
Blue Lake Solar Lighting Renewal Project
Installation of solar-powered LED lighting system around Blue Lake walking trails and viewing areas. Includes 150 solar light units, upgraded pathways, and interpretive signage. Part of sustainable tourism infrastructure development.
Mount Gambier Regional Airport Master Plan 2025-2035
Endorsed District Council of Grant master plan guiding Mount Gambier Regional Airport improvements from 2025 to 2035. Short-term actions include a small playground, renewable energy systems, carpark extension and an investment prospectus. Longer-term actions include runway extensions and resurfacing, an onsite commercial precinct and public toilet refurbishment, with advocacy for a flying school, airport history display and tourism growth across the Limestone Coast.
Springview Estate
Mount Gambier's premier residential development currently in Stage 11 of its popular and thriving subdivision. Located on the western edge of Mount Gambier, this family-friendly estate offers allotment sizes ranging from 855m2 to 1,210m2. All allotments include essential infrastructure (power, water, sewer, NBN) and colorbond fencing. The estate features quality built homes and is positioned with close links to Mount Gambier's Rail Trail, Basketball Stadium and local amenities. Titles for Stage 11 to be issued July 2025.
CBD Master Planning and Activation
Strategic revitalisation of the Mount Gambier CBD aimed at activating the city centre through short-term initiatives and long-term infrastructure improvements. The project involves the completion of a detailed Master Plan, Commercial Street pedestrianisation concepts, and better integration with key precincts like the Railway Lands. It aligns with the Mount Gambier 2035 community vision and the Council 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment
A $24 million major upgrade of the Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service. Key features include the Wari-ngu Mental Health Service, which doubled mental health beds to 12, and the first regional publicly funded two-bed Drug and Alcohol withdrawal unit. The project also delivered a six-bed Emergency Department Short Stay Unit and a new Cancer Care Centre with five consulting rooms and group therapy spaces. While structural works reached completion in late 2025, the new mental health beds and Cancer Care Centre are scheduled to open for patient use in early 2026.
3,304 residents of Grant are employed, from a labour force of 3,370. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 60.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,852, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor force is balanced between white and blue-collar occupations across a range of industries, featuring an unemployment rate of only 2.0% and an estimated annual job growth of 3.5%. As of March 2026, there are 3,304 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.5% lower than the 5.5% recorded across Regional SA, while the participation rate of 60.9% is close to the Regional SA benchmark of 58.4%. Census figures indicate that a minor share of the workforce, 12.6%, worked from home, though this data may reflect the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. The concentration of employment in agriculture, forestry & fishing is especially pronounced, running at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is less prominent locally, employing 10.4% of the workforce compared to 13.9% across Regional SA. The comparison between the resident labor force and local jobs reported in the Census suggests that local employment opportunities are relatively constrained. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.5% and the labor force grow by 4.0%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional SA recorded employment growth of 1.2%, a labor force expansion of 2.6%, and an unemployment rate increase of 1.4 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context for future occupational demand in Grant. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. While total national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Grant suggests a local job increase of 5.1% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Grant is $1,582 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $789 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,126 a year against an average of $62,470. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $53,126 and an average of $62,470 for the Grant SA2. These figures sit below the national average but exceed the Regional SA median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Applying the Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $58,529 for the median and $68,823 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Grant fall within the modest 40th to 47th percentiles nationally.
The largest cohort of residents, comprising 34.8% (2,267 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is comparable to the 27.5% share observed regionally. Residents retain 90.4% of their income after housing expenses, indicating manageable costs, though overall disposable income sits below the national average at the 48th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Grant had 1,933 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 12.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, residential properties in Grant consisted of 96.2% standalone houses and 3.8% alternative formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other formats in Regional SA. The home ownership rate stood at 44.9%, which is higher than the Regional SA average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (42.3%) or occupied by renters (12.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, whereas the median weekly rent of $200 was below the Regional SA average of $220.
Compared to national benchmarks, mortgage repayments in Grant are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Grant counted 1,933 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,052 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 76.2%, which is composed of couples with children at 31.8%, couples without children at 36.6%, and single-parent households at 7.2%. The remaining 23.8% are non-family households, consisting of single-person households at 22.2% and group shared households at 1.4%. The average household size stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.3% of adults in Grant hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 531 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 959 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present developmental opportunities, as the university qualification rate of 12.3% is lower than the national figure of 30.4%. Among those with higher education degrees, Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate degrees at 1.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (30.9%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 36.7% of the local population currently engaged in study. This group is distributed across primary school (16.5%), secondary school (11.1%), and higher education (1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Grant means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.9% of residents in Grant report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes for residents of Grant are generally favorable, with analysis of mortality and health conditions aligning closely with national averages. Common health issues are distributed typically across younger and older age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is on the lower side, held by about 50% of the population (~3,283 people) compared to the Australian average of 55.7%. The most frequent diagnoses in the area are arthritis, affecting 9.1% of residents, and asthma, affecting 7.7%. In comparison to Regional SA where 62.5% of people reported no long-term health issues, 68.9% of Grant residents reported being free of chronic conditions.
Health trends for working-age residents are typical. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population (1,465 people), below the Regional SA figure of 27.1%, and health indicators for this older group rank highly compared to national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Grant is largely Australian-born, at 91.4% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.7%) and English (32.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic profile of Grant shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 79.5% of the population, 91.4% of residents born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 42.8% of the local population compared to 45.2% across Regional SA. Regarding parental country of birth, the largest ancestral groups represented are Australian at 33.7%, English at 32.0%, and Scottish at 9.0%. There are minor differences in other heritages, with German background overrepresented at 6.9% of the population (compared to 8.2% regionally), Dutch at 1.8% (compared to 1.3%), and South Australian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Grant is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 20.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 in Grant is slightly younger than the Regional SA average of 47 but higher than the national figure of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is over-represented at 14.3% locally, while the 75 - 84 bracket is under-represented at 7.3%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.3% to 7.3%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 9.8% to 10.9%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.1% to 10.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest changes in the age profile, with the 85+ cohort expected to rise by 117% (adding 144 people) to go from 123 to 268.
Residents aged 65 and over are expected to account for 78% of total population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Grant
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 55 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,138 at the 2021 Census → 6,515 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (407021150). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.