Hindmarsh - Brompton
Statistical Area - sa2

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 of Aug 2025, is approximately 20,425. This figure represents an increase of 1,349 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,076. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 20,267 in June 2024 and an additional 284 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 2,585 persons per square kilometer, placing Hindmarsh - Brompton in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's 7.1% growth since the 2021 Census surpassed South Australia's state average of 6.7%, indicating it as a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.1% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth.

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, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. 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 25,334 by 2041 based on the latest numbers, marking a total increase of 23.3% 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 homes approved annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 801 approvals over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 56 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, around 1.6 new residents have arrived per new home annually over these five years. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $404,000.

This financial year has seen $25.8 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hindmarsh - Brompton maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns, although recent construction activity has intensified. New building activity consists of 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% medium and high-density housing. This shift towards higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Currently, there are around 286 people per dwelling approval in Hindmarsh - Brompton, indicating a developing market.

Looking ahead, Hindmarsh - Brompton is projected to grow by 4,751 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Hindmarsh - Brompton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include New Women's and Children's Hospital, Bowden Final Development Parcels, Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden), and Cadence Bowden. The following list outlines those most relevant.

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The labour market in Hindmarsh - Brompton demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Hindmarsh-Brompton has an educated workforce with strong representation in essential services. Unemployment stood at 4.1% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the past year.

The area had 12,111 residents employed by June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, slightly above Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 66.1%, comparable to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area specialized in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level but had fewer construction jobs at 6.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%.

As of the Census, there were 0.6 workers per resident, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. In the year to June 2025, Hindmarsh-Brompton saw employment increase by 3.0% and labour force grow by 3.3%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 2.1%. By Sep-25, SA's employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hindmarsh-Brompton's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

Hindmarsh - Brompton had a median taxpayer income of $54,638 and an average income of $63,924 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly lower than the national average, with Greater Adelaide's median income being $52,592 and average income being $64,886 during the same period. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,555 (median) and $70,847 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Hindmarsh - Brompton, between the 43rd and 52nd percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 32.0% of the population (6,536 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.8% in the same category. 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 58.8% houses and 41.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Adelaide metro had a higher proportion of houses at 66.1%. 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 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% that are couples with children, 24.6% that are couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.8%, consisting of 32.7% lone person households and 7.1% group households. 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. As of the latest data, 37.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, surpassing both state (25.7%) and SA3 area (28.8%) averages. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 9.4% and certificates for 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. The area hosts a robust network of eight schools serving approximately 2,665 students. These schools operate under typical Australian conditions (ICSEA: 1015) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes five primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools.

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. These are a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. There are 30 individual routes operating in total.

Collectively, these provide 3,750 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 535 trips per day across all routes. This equates 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 somewhat typical of the general population but higher among older cohorts compared to the national average.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~10,457 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 claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.9% across Greater Adelaide. Around 15.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,241 people), lower than the 20.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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, compared to most local markets, exhibited high cultural diversity with 31.4% of its population born overseas and 31.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hindmarsh-Brompton, accounting for 43.3% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' comprised 1.6%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (21.3%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (11.0%). Significant disparities existed in certain ethnic groups: Greeks were overrepresented at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 4.7%, Serbians at 1.2% (vs 1.3%), and Poles at 1.3% (vs 1.4%).

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 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 notable changes in its age composition, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 81%, reaching 1,849 people from a previous total of 1,019.