Ingle Farm

An assessment of population growth drivers in Ingle Farm reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Ingle Farm's population is approximately 16,191 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 510 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,681. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,156 in June 2024 and an additional 140 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,179 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ingle Farm's growth rate of 3.3% since the census places it within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with an expected growth of 1,204 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 7.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Ingle Farm among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Ingle Farm granted approval for approximately 112 residential properties per year over the past five financial years, totalling 561 homes. As of FY-26, 60 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes was $203,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year, commercial approvals totalled $5.9 million, reflecting Ingle Farm's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Ingle Farm recorded 95.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. New building activity comprised 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 160 people per approval, Ingle Farm reflects a low density area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ingle Farm is expected to grow by 1,169 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Ingle Farm has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals, Walkleys Road Corridor, Gardenia Drive Aged Care Expansion, and Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites). The following list details those most relevant.

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Ingle Farm has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Ingle Farm has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%. There were 7,659 residents employed in September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is 0.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Ingle Farm lagged behind Greater Adelaide at 56.4% compared to 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Transport, postal & warehousing had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services were under-represented, with only 5.0% of Ingle Farm's workforce compared to 7.3% in Greater Adelaide. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.7%, while labour force increased by 1.3%, leading to a fall in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ingle Farm's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The Ingle Farm SA2's median income among taxpayers was $49,011 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $53,998 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Adelaide, which were $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $55,299 and average income around $60,926, based on a 12.83% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Ingle Farm all fall between the 19th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 32.8% of the population (5,310 individuals) have income within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, consistent with broader trends in the surrounding region where 31.8% fall into the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 24th percentile nationally.

Ingle Farm is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Ingle Farm's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.7% houses and 12.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 83.9% houses and 16.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ingle Farm stood at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.6% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Ingle Farm was $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. Nationally, Ingle Farm's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,408 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $310 vs the national figure of $375.

Ingle Farm has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.9% of all households, including 29.2% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Ingle Farm fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

In Ingle Farm Trail, regional benchmarks show that 20.9% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.2% of residents aged 15 years and above holding them – advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (25.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Ingle Farm has 106 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 32 different routes that together facilitate 1,983 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is excellent, with residents on average being just 188 meters away from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 283 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Ingle Farm is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Ingle Farm faces significant health challenges, with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages. Specifically, older age cohorts experience an even greater burden.

Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (around 7,609 people), significantly lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.7 and 8.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.1% claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 68.1% in Greater Adelaide. Ingle Farm has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.1% (3,260 people), compared to 16.1% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require particular attention due to the challenges faced by this demographic.

Ingle Farm 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

Ingle Farm's cultural diversity is notable, with 34.2% of its population born overseas and 30.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ingle Farm, making up 42.7% of its population. However, the category 'Other' is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 4.2% versus 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (14.5%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences in representation: Polish at 1.1% (versus 1.1% regionally), Indian at 5.0% (versus 3.2%), and Filipino at 2.5% (versus 2.0%).

Ingle Farm's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Ingle Farm is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years but slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group comprises 9.0% of the population in Ingle Farm, higher than Greater Adelaide's figure, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.8% to 9.0%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 8.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Ingle Farm. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 78%, reaching 785 people from the current 442. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 75 to 84 cohorts are projected to decrease in population.