Hindmarsh - Brompton

Population growth drivers in Hindmarsh - Brompton are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of February 2026, Hindmarsh - Brompton's population is approximately 20,708, reflecting an increase of 1,632 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents an 8.6% rise from the previous population count of 19,076. The change was inferred using the estimated resident population of 20,267 as of June 2024 and an additional 312 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,621 persons per square kilometer, placing Hindmarsh - Brompton in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Hindmarsh - Brompton has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing the state's average growth rate. Population growth in the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 91.1% 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, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest an above median population growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Hindmarsh - Brompton is projected to increase by 4,909 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 21.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hindmarsh - Brompton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Hindmarsh-Brompton has seen approximately 160 new home approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 801 homes. As of FY26161 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per new home annually between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $320,000.

In FY26, there have been $25.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hindmarsh-Brompton exhibits comparable building activity per capita, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas, although construction activity has recently intensified. The current housing mix shows 20.0% standalone homes and 80.0% medium and high-density housing, a notable shift from the previous 59.0% houses, reflecting reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. With around 286 people per dwelling approval, Hindmarsh-Brompton exhibits a developing market. Future projections estimate an addition of 4,468 residents by 2041, suggesting current development aligns with future needs and supports steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Future projections show Hindmarsh - Brompton adding 4,468 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Hindmarsh - Brompton has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 19 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Bowden Final Development Parcels, Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden), Cadence Bowden, and Muse. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Hindmarsh - Brompton exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Hindmarsh - Brompton has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025 and the estimated employment growth over the past year was 4.3%. There were 12,132 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate in line with Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

The workforce participation rate was higher than Greater Adelaide's, at 72.0% compared to 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 11.7% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, construction was under-represented, with only 6.4% of Hindmarsh - Brompton's workforce compared to 8.7% in Greater Adelaide. The ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident indicated a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3% and labour force increased by 4.0%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 3.0%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Hindmarsh - Brompton. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, indicated that national employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hindmarsh - Brompton's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though it was noted that this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Hindmarsh - Brompton SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $57,220 and an average income of $66,928 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is comparable to national averages, while Greater Adelaide's median income was $54,808 with an average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $62,255 (median) and $72,818 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Hindmarsh - Brompton modestly, between the 43rd and 52nd percentiles. Income analysis shows that 32.0% of locals (6,626 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to surrounding regions at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Hindmarsh - Brompton displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Hindmarsh-Brompton, as per the latest Census, 58.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 41.3% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metropolitan area had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hindmarsh-Brompton stood at 25.4%, with mortgaged properties at 31.8% and rented dwellings at 42.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, exceeding Adelaide's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Hindmarsh-Brompton was $340, compared to Adelaide's $320. Nationally, Hindmarsh-Brompton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

Hindmarsh - Brompton features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.2% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 32.7% and group households comprising 7.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Hindmarsh - Brompton aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Hindmarsh-Brompton is notably high, with 37.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications. This compares favourably to the state average of 25.7% and the SA3 area average of 28.8%. The most common university qualification is the Bachelor degree, held by 25.2% of residents in this age group. Postgraduate qualifications are held by 8.9%, while graduate diplomas make up 3.4%.

Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.7% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas account for 9.4%, while certificates make up 17.3%. Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% pursuing tertiary education, 7.3% in primary education, and 5.2% in secondary education.

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

The transport analysis indicates that within Hindmarsh-Brompton there are 76 active transport stops operating. These consist of a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. The area is serviced by 34 individual routes which collectively facilitate 3,705 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located approximately 215 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 77%, followed by buses at 7% and cycling at 3%.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.1, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.7% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages approximately 529 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hindmarsh - Brompton is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hindmarsh-Brompton faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population, which is around 10,788 people, slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. Mental health issues impact 10.2% of residents, while arthritis affects 6.9%. About 69.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over, which is around 3,360 people, lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Hindmarsh - Brompton 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

Hindmarsh-Brompton, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 31.4% of its population born overseas and 31.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hindmarsh-Brompton, comprising 43.3% of the population. The 'Other' religious category showed a slight overrepresentation at 1.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (21.3%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (11.0%). Notably, Greek ancestry was overrepresented at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 2.0%, Polish at 1.3% versus 1.0%, and Serbian at 1.2% against a regional average of 0.4%.

Hindmarsh - Brompton's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Hindmarsh-Brompton is 36 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hindmarsh-Brompton has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 13.9% to 15.4%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.6% to 10.8%. By 2041, Hindmarsh-Brompton is projected to experience significant changes in its age distribution, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 72%, reaching 1,849 people from its current figure of 1,076.