Ingle Farm
Statistical Area - sa2

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 16,191 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 510 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 140 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,179 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ingle Farm's 3.3% growth since census positions it within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected for Ingle Farm by 2041. The area is expected to grow by 1,204 persons based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 7.2% 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 averaged approximately 112 new dwelling approvals annually from FY-21 to FY-25. A total of 561 homes were approved during these five financial years, with an additional 50 approved in FY-26. On average, 1.1 new residents arrived per new home each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average expected construction cost of new dwellings was $203,000 during this period, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $5.9 million, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Ingle Farm recorded 95.0% more development activity per person as of the most recent data. This offers buyers greater choice in the area.

New building activity comprised 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings, sustaining Ingle Farm's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 160 people per dwelling approval, Ingle Farm exhibits characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate that Ingle Farm will gain 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that may affect the region. Notable projects include Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals (including Valley View area works), Walkleys Road Corridor, Gardenia Drive Aged Care Expansion, and Ingle Farm Plaza Retail Expansion. The following list details those most likely to be 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 prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 7,745 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.1% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Ingle Farm lags behind Greater Adelaide at 56.4%, compared to 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has a concentration 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 5.0% compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, while labour force grew by 1.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% with marginal unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Ingle Farm. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Ingle Farm's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Ingle Farm had a median income among taxpayers of $49,011. The average income stood at $53,998. This was lower than the national average and compared to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $55,299 (median) and $60,926 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census data, household, family and personal incomes in Ingle Farm all fell between the 20th and 23rd percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spanned 32.8% of locals (5,310 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the surrounding region where 31.8% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 84.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 25th percentile.

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). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 83.9% houses and 16.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ingle Farm was 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.6% and rented dwellings at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,300. The 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 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were lower at $310 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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

Ingle Farm's residents aged 15+ have 20.9% university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are 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, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 25.2%. Currently, 27.8% of residents are enrolled in formal education: primary (10.1%), secondary (6.9%), tertiary (4.9%).

Ingle Farm has seven schools educating approximately 2,640 students with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1009). Six primary and one secondary school serve distinct age groups.

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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses along 32 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 1,983 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to public transport is rated excellent, with residents on average located just 188 meters from the nearest stop. On a daily basis, service frequency averages 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 conditions compared to average, particularly among older age groups. Approximately 47% (~7,609 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.7%) and mental health issues (8.4%), while 65.1% report no medical ailments, slightly below Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. Ingle Farm has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 20.1% (3,260 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 16.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these challenges.

Ingle Farm is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch 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 the population. The most notable overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which comprises 4.2% of the population compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups in Ingle Farm are English (25.1%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (14.5%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.1%, Indian at 5.0%, and Filipino at 2.5%.

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 Ingle Farm's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's figure, 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%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Ingle Farm. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 78%, reaching 785 people from a current figure of 442. Conversely, the 65-74 and 75-84 cohorts are projected to decrease in population.