Grant
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Grant's population is around 6,497 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 359 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,138 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,445 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3.8 persons per square kilometer. Grant's growth of 5.8% 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 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, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's regional areas, with the area expected to expand by 247 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a gain of 3.0% in total 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 over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 150 homes. In FY-26, 6 dwellings have been approved so far. This consistent supply has balanced demand, with an average of 1.6 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $277,000 during this period. In FY-26, commercial approvals reached $19.2 million, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Grant's construction rates are similar to those in the Rest of SA, contributing to market stability aligned with regional patterns.

The dwelling mix consists of 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density character. With around 222 people per dwelling approval, Grant exhibits characteristics of a low density area. By 2041, Grant is projected to grow by approximately 195 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could impact this region. 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 likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Grant demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Grant has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs across various sectors, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% as of June 2025. This is 2.9% lower than the Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%.

The workforce participation rate in Grant is similar to that of Rest of SA at 54.1%. Major employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Notably, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs 1.8 times more residents than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs fewer residents (10.4%) compared to Rest of SA's 13.9%.

Analysis shows limited local employment opportunities, with a lower Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Grant's labour force decreased by 2.3%, while employment fell by 2.9%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA saw a 1.2% employment decline, 0.1% labour force growth, and a 1.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Grant's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 5.1% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Grant had a median income among taxpayers of $51,355 with the average level standing at $63,892. This is slightly lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $46,889 and $56,582 across Rest of SA respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,944 (median) and $72,089 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Grant, between the 40th and 47th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 34.8% of residents (2,260 people), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 27.5% similarly occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 90.4% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 48th percentile.

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

In Grant, as evaluated in the latest Census, 96.2% of dwellings were houses while 3.8% comprised semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro SA's figures of 87.6% houses and 12.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Grant stood at 44.9%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 42.3% and rented ones making up 12.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, surpassing Non-Metro SA's average of $1,083. The median weekly rent in Grant was $200, slightly lower than Non-Metro SA's figure of $205. Nationally, Grant's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 76.2% of all households, including 31.8% that are couples with children, 36.6% that are couples without children, and 7.2% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of South Africa 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%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas accounting for 7.7% and certificates for 30.9%. Educational participation is high, with 36.7% currently enrolled in formal education: 16.5% in primary, 11.1% in secondary, and 1.9% in tertiary education.

Grant's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 531 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 959). The educational mix includes 4 primary and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.2, below the regional average of 14.9, with some students possibly attending schools in neighboring 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.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~3,326 people), which is slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.1%) and asthma (7.7%). 68.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Rest of SA. Grant has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,401 people), lower than the 23.3% in Rest of SA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 79.5% of its population being citizens, 91.4% born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Grant, comprising 42.8% of people, compared to 42.9% across Rest of SA. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.7%), English (32.0%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, German ethnicity was overrepresented at 6.9%, Dutch at 1.8%, and South African at 0.3%.

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

Grant has a median age of 45, which is slightly below the Rest of South Australia's figure of 47 but notably higher than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of South Australia average, Grant has a significantly higher proportion of individuals aged 45-54 (14.5%), while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 6.8%. Between 2021 and the present day, the percentage of Grant's population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.3% to 6.8%, while the proportion of individuals aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 12.1% to 10.8%. By the year 2041, demographic projections indicate substantial shifts in Grant's age structure. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to increase by 148 people (33%), rising from 445 to 594. This growth will be driven predominantly by senior residents aged 65 and above, who are expected to contribute to 88% of the population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for individuals aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14.