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 was around 20,678 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,602 people (8.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,076 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,267 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 302 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 2,617 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Hindmarsh - Brompton had demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.2% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the state. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 91.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, were 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 of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch was projected, with the area expected to increase by 4,909 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 21.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

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

In FY26, there have been $25.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hindmarsh-Brompton shows similar building activity per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas despite recent construction intensification. The dwelling approvals show 20% standalone homes and 80% medium-high density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the current 59% houses reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. With around 286 people per dwelling approval, Hindmarsh-Brompton indicates a developing market.

Future projections estimate an addition of 4,498 residents by 2041, suggesting 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 11thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could impact 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.1%. In the year ending September 2025, employment growth was estimated at 4.3%.

As of this date, 12,132 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9% and workforce participation at 72.1%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.5%. According to Census responses, 11.7% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries among Hindmarsh-Brompton residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, at 6.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates above-average local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, while the labour force grew by 4.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0%, with the labour force growing by 2.9% and unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Hindmarsh-Brompton's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 the 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 and average income was $66,852. Based on an 8.8% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $62,255 (median) and $72,818 (average). Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in Hindmarsh-Brompton ranked modestly, between the 43rd and 52nd percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 32.0% of locals (6,616 people) fell 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 dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 58.8% houses and 41.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metropolitan area had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hindmarsh-Brompton stood at 25.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.8% and rented ones at 42.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure for Hindmarsh-Brompton was $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Hindmarsh-Brompton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 as of the latest data. This figure surpasses both state (25.7%) and SA3 area (28.8%) averages. 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%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, 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 notably high in the area, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data. 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

Transport analysis in Hindmarsh - Brompton shows 76 active public transport stops operating. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 34 individual routes collectively providing 3,705 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good transport accessibility, typically located 215 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 77%, with 7% using buses 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 notable health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are significant, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The area has approximately 52% private health cover, which is slightly below the average SA2 area (~10,773 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.2 and 6.9% of residents respectively. A total of 69.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,281 people), lower than the 19.0% in Greater Adelaide. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings broadly inline 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 is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 31.4% born overseas and 31.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 43.3%. The 'Other' religious category comprises 1.6%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (21.3%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (11.0%). Notably, Greek (6.5% vs regional 2.0%), Polish (1.3% vs 1.0%), and Serbian (1.2% vs 0.4%) groups are overrepresented in Hindmarsh-Brompton compared to Greater Adelaide averages.

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 25-34 concentration is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 13.9% to 15.1%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.6% to 11.0%. By 2041, Hindmarsh-Brompton is projected to experience significant changes in its age distribution, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 79%, reaching 1,849 people from the current total of 1,031.