Highbury - Dernancourt

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

Highbury - Dernancourt's population is approximately 11,706 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 658 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,048. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 11,653 in June 2024 and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 975 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Highbury - Dernancourt's growth rate of 6.0% since the 2021 census exceeds the SA3 area average of 4.5%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data 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. Based on projected demographic shifts and latest annual ERP population numbers, an above median population growth is projected for the area, expected to grow by 1,866 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 15.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Highbury - Dernancourt among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Highbury - Dernancourt has recorded approximately 66 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 332 homes were approved, with an additional 45 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each dwelling has accommodated around 2.3 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that contributes to property values.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $282,000. This financial year has seen $805,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Highbury - Dernancourt exhibits moderately higher development activity, with 25.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New development consists of 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 211 people per dwelling approval, Highbury - Dernancourt is characterized as a low density area. Population forecasts indicate that Highbury - Dernancourt will gain approximately 1,812 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Highbury - Dernancourt has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 projects that could affect the area. Notable projects include Tea Tree Gully Township North East Road Streetscape Upgrade, Modbury Hospital Redevelopment, Modbury Sporting Club Redevelopment, and Thorndon Park Reserve Master Plan Implementation (Ongoing). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Highbury - Dernancourt rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Highbury - Dernancourt has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.5% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.5%. Residents' employment rate is 64.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 16.2% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, and labour force grew by 1.4%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.9%. Greater Adelaide recorded higher growth with employment increasing by 3.0% and labour force by 2.9%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, outperforming the national average unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Highbury - Dernancourt's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by similar rates, assuming constant population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Highbury - Dernancourt SA2 is just below the national average. The median income was $52,350 and the average income stood at $63,589. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,067 (median) and $71,747 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Highbury - Dernancourt cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.9% of residents (3,968 people), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.8% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 88.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Highbury - Dernancourt's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.6% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 88.6% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Highbury - Dernancourt stood at 42.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.4% and rented ones at 13.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $375, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Highbury - Dernancourt's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable at $375.

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

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 36.8% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.3%, consisting of 18.6% lone person households and 1.8% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Highbury - Dernancourt exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Highbury-Dernancourt is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 30.8% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 19.8% in the SA4 region and 23.2% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.0% and certificates for 21.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Highbury-Dernancourt has 49 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes that together facilitate 680 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated 259 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, an average of 97 trips per day is maintained, translating to roughly 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Highbury - Dernancourt is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Highbury - Dernancourt demonstrates above-average health outcomes with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~5,993 people), slightly lagging that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.2 and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 69.9% of residents declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.3% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,519 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Highbury - Dernancourt was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Highbury-Dernancourt, surveyed in 2016, had a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most local areas, with 25.8%. It also had a larger percentage speaking languages other than English at home, at 19.6%. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 53.9% of the population.

The 'Other' category made up 2.2%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 2.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (26.2%), Australian (21.9%), and Italian (11.8%), with Italians being more represented compared to regional averages. Polish residents were notably overrepresented at 1.4% versus 1.2%, Germans at 5.6% versus 5.8%, and Russians at 0.5% versus 0.3%.

Highbury - Dernancourt's median age exceeds the national pattern

Highbury - Dernancourt has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The age group of 75-84 shows strong representation at 8.8% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.3% to 8.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 12.2% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 12.0% to 10.1%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 13.3% to 12.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Highbury - Dernancourt's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 174%, adding 530 people and reaching 836 from the current figure of 305. The 65 to 74 group is expected to show more modest growth, with an increase of just 1% adding only 14 residents.