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 recorded as 15,681 people in the 2021 Census. By November 2025, it had increased to around 16,196, reflecting a growth of 515 people (3.3%) since the census date. This increase can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,156 in June 2024 and an additional 140 validated new addresses since then. This results in a population density ratio of 2,179 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ingle Farm's growth rate of 3.3% since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.0%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods.

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 used, based on 2021 data and adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. According to demographic trends, Ingle Farm is expected to grow by just below the median rate of statistical areas across the nation, with an increase of 1,204 persons projected by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 7.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Ingle Farm has recorded approximately 112 residential properties granted approval annually 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 per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average expected construction cost value for new homes was $203,000 during this period, 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 primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Ingle Farm records 95.0% more new home approvals per person. The area's building activity consists of approximately 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 160 people per approval, Ingle Farm reflects a low-density area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 1,164 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Ingle Farm has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 projects potentially affecting this region. Notable projects include Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals, which includes 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 most relevant.

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

Ingle Farm had an unemployment rate of 4.3% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year. The area had 7,659 residents in work at this time, while its unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Ingle Farm was lower at 59.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.5%.

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. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing had 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%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project that 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Ingle Farm SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $50,628. The average income stood at $55,339. This compares to Greater Adelaide's figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $55,083 and the average $60,209, based on an 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Ingle Farm fall between the 19th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 32.8% of the population (5,312 individuals) falls 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

Ingle Farm's dwelling structure, 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 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ingle Farm was at 34.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (39.6%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,408, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure 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, consisting of 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 making up 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, as of the latest data available, 20.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's average of 30.4%. This indicates a potential for educational development in the region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (25.2%). Educational participation is high in the region, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.1%), secondary education (6.9%), and tertiary education (4.9%).

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, collectively facilitating 1,983 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 188 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 87% of residents, while 10% use buses. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.9% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 283 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data, showing the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

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 substantial health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions significantly impacts both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~7,676 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.7 and 8.4% of residents respectively. However, 65.1% of residents declare themselves 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 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,261 people), higher than the 19.0% in Greater Adelaide. 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 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, accounting for 42.7% of people. However, the most significant overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which constitutes 4.2% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups in Ingle Farm are English at 25.1%, Australian at 22.1%, and Other at 14.5%. Notably, certain ethnic groups show significant differences: Polish is overrepresented at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Indian at 5.0% versus 2.3%, and Filipino at 2.5% against a regional average of 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, but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group comprises 9.0% of the population in Ingle Farm, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 7.8% to 9.0%, and the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 8.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Ingle Farm. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 78% (342 people), reaching 785 from 442. Conversely, the 65-74 and 75-84 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.