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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Ingle Farm's population is around 16,203 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 522 people (3.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,681 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,156 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 143 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,180 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ingle Farm's 3.3% growth since the census positions it within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,204 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Ingle Farm has recorded around 112 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 561 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 88 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 1.1 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $203,000 — below the regional average — suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $5.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against Greater Adelaide, Ingle Farm records 95.0% more new home approvals (per person), offering buyers greater choice. New building activity shows 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 160 people per approval, Ingle Farm reflects a low density area.

Looking ahead, Ingle Farm is expected to grow by 1,157 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals (includes Valley View area works), Walkleys Road Corridor, Gardenia Drive Aged Care Expansion, and Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites), with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Ingle Farm features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and 1.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,644 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% above Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (59.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.0% of Ingle Farm's workforce compared to 7.3% in Greater Adelaide. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.1% while the labour force increased by 1.0%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ingle Farm. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Ingle Farm SA2's income level is lower than the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Ingle Farm SA2's median income among taxpayers is $50,628 and the average income stands at $55,339, compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, 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 reveals 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, ranking at the 24th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Ingle Farm, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.7% houses and 12.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Ingle Farm was higher than that of Adelaide metro, at 34.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.6%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Adelaide metro average at $1,408, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320. Nationally, Ingle Farm's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Ingle Farm has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 69.9% of all households, comprising 29.2% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people matches the Greater Adelaide average.

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

Educational qualifications in Ingle Farm trail regional benchmarks, with 20.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (25.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents aged 15+ 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

Public transport analysis reveals 106 active transport stops operating within Ingle Farm comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 34 individual routes, collectively providing 1,983 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 188 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A relatively low 6.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 283 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Ingle Farm, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~7,680 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.7% and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 65.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,217 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 34.2% of its population born overseas and 30.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Ingle Farm is Christianity, which makes up 42.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other, which comprises 4.2% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ingle Farm are English, comprising 25.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 14.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Ingle Farm (vs 1.0% regionally), Indian at 5.0% (vs 2.3%) and Filipino at 2.5% (vs 1.0%).

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

The 40-year median age in Ingle Farm is similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and similarly somewhat older than Australia's 38 years. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 9.1% compared to Greater Adelaide, whereas the 65 - 74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.8% to 9.1% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 11.1% to 8.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Ingle Farm. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 78% (344 people), reaching 785 from 440. Conversely, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to decline by 88 people.