Highbury - Dernancourt
Statistical Area - sa2

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 11,706 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 658 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,048. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates of 11,653 in June 2024 and 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 975 persons per square kilometer. Highbury - Dernancourt's growth rate of 6.0% exceeds the SA3 area's 4.5%, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also being 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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Highbury - Dernancourt is expected to grow by 1,866 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 15.5% in total 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 FY21 to FY25, around 332 homes were approved, with another 37 approved so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.3 new residents per year over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes being built is approximately $282,000. This financial year has seen around $805,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Highbury - Dernancourt shows 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 approximately 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and 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. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Highbury - Dernancourt has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Modbury Hospital Redevelopment, Modbury Sporting Club Redevelopment, Tea Tree Gully Township North East Road Streetscape Upgrade, and Newton Village Shopping Centre Expansion. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Highbury - Dernancourt has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.3%. In June 2025, 6,418 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation was 64.5%, close to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Education & training shows strong specialization at 1.3 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance is lower at 16.2% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, and labour force grew by 1.2%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Highbury - Dernancourt's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 Highbury - Dernancourt has an income median of $52,350 and an average income of $63,589. This is lower than Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,067 (median) and $71,747 (average). The 2021 Census indicates that Highbury - Dernancourt's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 58th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 33.9% of residents (3,968 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which is consistent with broader metropolitan trends at 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.3% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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 structure in the latest Census showed 94.6% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 88.6% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Highbury-Dernancourt was 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. Median weekly rent in Highbury-Dernancourt was $375, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents comparable at $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households at 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, 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 averages. 30.8% of residents aged 15 and above have 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 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 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. Dernancourt School serves Highbury - Dernancourt, with an enrollment of 325 students as of the latest data. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1055). There is one school in the area focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 2.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.7, indicating many families travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis shows 49 active transport stops operating within Highbury - Dernancourt. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 7 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 680 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 259 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 97 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations with low prevalence rates for common conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~5,993 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.2%) and asthma (7.1%). Notably, 69.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.3% in Greater Adelaide. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.5% (2,519 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly robust, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Highbury - Dernancourt 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

Highbury-Dernancourt, surveyed from July 2016 to June 2021, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas. Its population with overseas birth was 25.8%, and those speaking languages other than English at home comprised 19.6%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 53.9% of residents.

The 'Other' religious category had a slightly higher representation at 2.2% compared to 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 notably more prevalent than the regional average of 5.5%. Some other ethnic groups also showed variations in representation: Polish at 1.4% (vs regional 1.2%), German at 5.6% (vs 5.8%), and Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).

Highbury - Dernancourt hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

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 years 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% of the population, 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. Leading this shift, the 85+ group is projected to grow by 174%, reaching 836 people from a current total of 305. The 65 to 74 group is expected to grow more modestly, with an increase of just 1% adding only 14 residents.