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

Hindmarsh-Brompton's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 20,467 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,391 people, a 7.3% rise from the 2021 Census count of 19,076 residents. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 20,267 in June 2024 and an additional 302 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,590 persons per square kilometer, placing Hindmarsh-Brompton in the upper quartile nationally. The area's growth rate exceeded the state average of 7.1%, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.1% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For un-covered areas 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. Future demographic trends project an above-median population growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. Hindmarsh-Brompton is expected to increase by 4,909 persons to reach a total of 25,376 residents by 2041, reflecting a 23.0% increase 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 FY26158 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.

This financial year has seen $25.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hindmarsh - Brompton exhibits similar building activity per capita, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas while experiencing recent construction intensification. New building activity comprises 20% standalone homes and 80% medium to high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers due to affordable entry pathways. This shift reflects reduced development site availability and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current 59% house mix. With around 286 people per dwelling approval, Hindmarsh - Brompton demonstrates a developing market with projections indicating an addition of 4,709 residents by 2041.

Current development appears well-suited to meet future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Hindmarsh - Brompton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Bowden Final Development Parcels, Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden), Cadence Bowden, and Muse. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Hindmarsh-Brompton has an educated workforce with a low unemployment rate of 3.9%. Over the past year, ending September 2025, employment grew by 4.3%.

As of that date, 12,132 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate matching Greater Adelaide's at 3.9%, and participation rate at 66.1%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, the latter being particularly specialized with a share 1.3 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented at 6.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.6 indicates ample local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, labour force grew by 4.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% and unemployment fall by 0.1%. State-wide, South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year to November 25, adding 10,710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hindmarsh-Brompton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 $54,638 and an average of $63,924 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was slightly below the national average for that year. Greater Adelaide's median income was $52,592 with an average of $64,886 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,648 and $72,125 respectively. Census 2021 income data shows Hindmarsh-Brompton's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly, between the 43rd and 52nd percentiles. Income analysis revealed that 32.0% of locals (6,549 people) fell into the $1,500-$2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends in the surrounding region at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

Housing in Hindmarsh - Brompton, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.8% houses and 41.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Adelaide metro had 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hindmarsh - Brompton was 25.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.8% and rented at 42.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. Median weekly rent was $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 32.7% and group households comprising 7.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

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

In Hindmarsh - Brompton, educational attainment is notably high. Among residents aged 15 and above, 37.5% have university qualifications, surpassing the broader benchmarks of 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.8% in the SA3 area. The most common university qualification is a bachelor degree, held by 25.2% of residents. Postgraduate qualifications are held by 8.9%, while graduate diplomas account for 3.4%.

Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas are held by 9.4%, and certificates by 17.3%. Educational participation is 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

Hindmarsh-Brompton has 66 active public transport stops offering a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are served by 30 routes that facilitate 3750 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 256 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 535 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 56 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hindmarsh - Brompton's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Hindmarsh-Brompton's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~10,479 people) has private health cover, which is slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 10.2% and 6.9% of residents respectively. About 69.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.9% across Greater Adelaide. There are 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,248 people), which is lower than the 20.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than those for the broader 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.4% of its population born overseas and 31.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hindmarsh-Brompton, accounting for 43.3% of the population. The category 'Other' is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 1.6% of Hindmarsh-Brompton's population versus 1.8%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (21.3%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (11.0%). Notably, Greek (6.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 4.7%, while Polish (1.3%) and Serbian (1.2%) also have higher percentages than their respective regional averages of 1.4% and 1.3%.

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

The median age in Hindmarsh-Brompton 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 (8.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 13.9% to 15.1%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.6% to 11.0%. By the year 2041, Hindmarsh-Brompton is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 81%, reaching a total of 1,849 people from the current figure of 1,021.