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 was 15,681 as of the 2021 Census. By Feb 2026, it had increased to around 16,203, a rise of 522 people (3.3%). This growth is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimated resident population of 16,156 and an additional 143 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2,180 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Ingle Farm's growth rate of 3.3% since the Census is within 0.7 percentage points of its SA3 area (4.0%), indicating strong 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 and years post-2032, it adopts SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas nationwide, with Ingle Farm expected to grow by 1,204 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 7.1% over the 17-year period.

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

Ingle Farm recorded approximately 112 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 561 homes. As of FY-26, 77 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.

In FY-26, $5.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Ingle Farm recorded 95.0% more new home approvals per person. 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 the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Ingle Farm is expected to grow by 1,157 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Twenty-four projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals (including Valley View area works), Walkleys Road Corridor, Gardenia Drive Aged Care Expansion, and Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Ingle Farm's workforce is skilled with notable representation in essential services sectors. The 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 by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is 0.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 59.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 6.9% of residents worked from home. The 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 Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.7% while labour force increased by 1.3%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific 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.

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

Ingle Farm SA2's income level is lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Ingle Farm SA2's median income among taxpayers was $50,628 and the average income stood at $55,339. Greater Adelaide's figures were $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,083 (median) and $60,209 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals 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 (5,314 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.8% in 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 structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 87.7% houses and 12.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ingle Farm stood at 34.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (39.6%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Ingle Farm was recorded at $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Ingle Farm's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Ingle Farm has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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 account for 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 aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

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

In Ingle Farm trail region, 20.9% of residents aged 15 and above have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.2% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 25.2%. Educational participation is high, with 27.8% 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 34 different routes that together facilitate 1,983 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 188 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 87% of residents, while buses account for 10%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 283 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 18 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Ingle Farm is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Ingle Farm faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Several health conditions impact both younger and older age groups notably. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (around 7,680 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are most prevalent, affecting 9.7% and 8.4% respectively. However, 65.1% claim no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Working-age residents have a higher chronic condition prevalence than average. The area has 19.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,217 people). Senior health outcomes are generally in line with national rankings.

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 has a high level of cultural diversity, 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 people. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which comprises 4.2% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (14.5%). Notably, Polish (1.1%) is slightly overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.0%. Similarly, Indian (5.0%) and Filipino (2.5%) populations are also higher than their respective regional averages of 2.3% and 1.0%.

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. This is somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 9.1% of the population in Ingle Farm, compared to Greater Adelaide. Conversely, the 65-74 age group makes up 8.0%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Adelaide. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 7.8% to 9.1% of the population, while the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 8.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Ingle Farm. Notably, the 85+ age group is projected to grow by 78%, reaching 785 people from 440. Conversely, the 75-84 age group is expected to decline by 88 people.