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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Hindmarsh - Brompton's population is around 20,489 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,413 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,076 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,466 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 320 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,593 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Hindmarsh - Brompton has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing the state. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 90.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected, with the area expected to increase by 4,310 persons to reach 24,799 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 20.9% over the 16 years.

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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 801 homes. As of FY26164 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents per year have arrived for each new home approved between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $320,000.

This financial year has seen $25.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hindmarsh-Brompton shows similar building activity per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas, although construction activity has recently intensified. New building activity comprises 20.0% standalone homes and 80.0% medium and high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers due to affordable entry pathways. This shift reflects the reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current housing mix of 59.0% houses. With around 286 people per dwelling approval, Hindmarsh-Brompton exhibits a growing market.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects an addition of 4,287 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development aligns well with future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Hindmarsh - Brompton has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely influencing the region. Notable initiatives include Bowden Final Development Parcels, Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden), Cadence Bowden, and Muse. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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

Hindmarsh - Brompton has a well-educated workforce. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area. The unemployment rate was 3.5% as of December 2021.

There was an estimated employment growth of 6.4% over the past year. As of December 2025, 12,400 residents were in work. The unemployment rate was 0.3% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was 72.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%.

According to Census responses, 11.7% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Construction is under-represented, with only 6.4% of Hindmarsh - Brompton's workforce compared to 8.7% in Greater Adelaide. There was a ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident at the time of the Census, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.4%, and labour force increased by 5.6%. This resulted in a fall in unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2%, the labour force grow by 3.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is 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 suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

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 of $66,928 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures align with national averages, differing from Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $63,039 (median) and $73,735 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Hindmarsh - Brompton rank modestly, between the 43rd and 52nd percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 32.0% of locals (6,556 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with surrounding regions at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

Hindmarsh-Brompton's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.8% houses and 41.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hindmarsh-Brompton was at 25.4%, with the rest either mortgaged (31.8%) or rented (42.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,562. Median weekly rent was $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Hindmarsh-Brompton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than 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 comprise the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 32.7% and group households making up 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 over holding university qualifications. This compares favourably to the broader benchmarks of 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.8% in SA3 areas. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong position for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%).

Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 26.7% of residents aged 15 years and over holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (17.3%). Educational participation is notably high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in tertiary education, 7.3% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 76 active transport stops operating within Hindmarsh-Brompton. These comprise a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. There are 34 individual routes collectively providing 3,705 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 215 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 77%, with 7% by bus and 3% cycling.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 529 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 52% of the total population (~10,674 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues affect 10.2% of residents, while arthritis impacts 6.9%. 69.5% 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 (3,315 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. 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's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.4% born overseas and 31.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 43.3%. The 'Other' religious category had a slight overrepresentation at 1.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (21.3%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (11.0%), all lower than regional averages of 27.8%, 22.8% respectively. Notably, Greek (6.5%) and Polish (1.3%) populations were overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide's 2.0% and 1.0%. Serbian representation was also higher at 1.2% vs region's 0.4%.

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

The median age in Hindmarsh-Brompton as of 2021 is 36 years, which is slightly below 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 (21.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of Hindmarsh-Brompton's population aged 35-44 increased from 13.9% to 15.9%, while the 45-54 age group decreased from 12.6% to 10.8% and the 55-64 age group dropped from 12.1% to 11.1%. By 2041, Hindmarsh-Brompton's population is projected to experience notable shifts in its age composition, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 71%, reaching 1,770 people from a base of 1,036.