Hallett Cove
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Hallett Cove's population, as of Aug 2025, is approximately 12,828 people. This figure represents an increase of 219 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,609 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,821 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,382 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Recent population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 67.8% 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 by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted. These projections were released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for statistical areas across the nation. Based on the latest population numbers, Hallett Cove is expected to expand by 393 persons to reach 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.0% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Hallett Cove has averaged around 9 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data produced by the ABS on a financial year basis shows 48 homes over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with 5 approved in FY-26 so far. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years is 3.3 per year. This indicates significant demand outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $305,000, under regional levels, offering more accessible housing choices for buyers. In FY-26, there have been $3.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Hallett Cove records markedly lower building activity, with 89.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. The location has approximately 3649 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

Looking ahead, Hallett Cove is expected to grow by 386 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hallett Cove 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 13 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Cove Point Residential Development, Burlington Land Division, Pavana Reserve Upgrade, and Hallett Cove Seaside Pool. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Hallett Cove significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Hallett Cove has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.3% in June 2025, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. As of June 2025, 7,396 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 66.3%, similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction, while manufacturing shows lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 7.0%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force increased by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and a marginal rise in unemployment rate. State-level data from Sep-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hallett Cove's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7%% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Hallett Cove's median taxpayer income was $54,486 and average was $61,604 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. As of March 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $60,387 (median) and $68,276 (average), factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Hallett Cove's household, family and personal incomes clustered around the 57th percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, the largest segment comprised 35.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 4,592 residents falling into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retained 87.5% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Hallett Cove's housing structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hallett Cove was 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.9% and rented at 14.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. Median weekly rent was $380, higher than Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Hallett Cove's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Hallett Cove features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 80.2% of all households, including 36.0% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.8%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Hallett Cove aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

University qualification levels in Hallett Cove are 26.5%, slightly below the SA3 area average of 30.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials are held by 38.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 26.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 5.2% in tertiary education. Hallett Cove's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,636 students. The ICSEA score is 1016, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. There are 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school in Hallett Cove.

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

Hallett Cove has 93 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,598 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally located 211 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 228 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hallett Cove's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Hallett Cove residents exhibit relatively positive health outcomes with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups.

Approximately 51% (~6,490 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.5%) and asthma (7.8%). Around 68.6% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. About 21.8% (~2,793 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Seniors in Hallett Cove demonstrate stronger health outcomes compared to the general population.

Hallett Cove was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hallett Cove's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 13.8% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the majority of local areas. Born overseas, 33.5% of Hallett Cove residents were born abroad. Christianity was the dominant religion in Hallett Cove, accounting for 42.3%.

However, the 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Hallett Cove at 1.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.6%. In terms of ancestry, English heritage dominated at 34.3% in Hallett Cove, above the regional average of 28.7%. Australian heritage followed at 21.9%, with Scottish at 7.9%. Notable differences were seen in Polish (1.4% vs regional 1.1%), Welsh (0.9% vs 0.6%), and South African (1.1% vs 0.5%) ancestry representation.

Hallett Cove hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Hallett Cove is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, which is also older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hallett Cove has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (13.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 grew from 4.6% to 6.5%, while the 55-64 age group declined from 15.7% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Hallett Cove's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 46%, reaching 1,223 people from 837. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 88% of total population growth. In contrast, both the 55-64 and 25-34 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.