Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's population is around 4,405 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 204 people (4.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,201 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,349 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 91 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 0.30 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's 4.9% growth since the census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 62.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, 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. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 252 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 4.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour has experienced around 11 dwellings receiving development approval per year, totalling 59 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of only 0.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $300,000. Additionally, $5.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to the Rest of SA, Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour records 14.0% less building activity (per person) while it places among the 50th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 321 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Looking ahead, Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour is expected to grow by 196 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 42 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Yadnarie Solar and Energy Storage Project, South Australian Regional Bulk Port Development, Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct, and Northern Water, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour has been broadly consistent with national averages

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,203 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Regional SA's rate of 5.7%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (63.5% compared to Regional SA's 58.8%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 18.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 2.5 times the regional level. Meanwhile, manufacturing has a limited presence with 1.8% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force increased by 1.7% combined with employment decreasing by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.8 percentage points. This compares to Regional SA, where employment grew by 0.7%, labour force expanded by 3.1%, and unemployment rose 2.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour. 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 Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 11.1% 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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour SA2's median income among taxpayers is $50,810, with an average of $61,187. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Regional SA's median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $55,281 (median) and $66,571 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour all fall between the 11th and 25th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 29.8% of the population (1,312 individuals) fall within the $800 - 1,499 income range, diverging from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 27.5%. While housing costs are modest with 92.7% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 20th percentile nationally.

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional SA's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour was well beyond that of Regional SA, at 55.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (25.5%) or rented (19.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional SA average at $936, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $160, compared to Regional SA's $1,153 and $220. Nationally, Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 68.5% of all households, comprising 25.4% couples with children, 37.2% couples without children, and 5.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 29.8% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people matches the Regional SA average.

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (12.7%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (31.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.0% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 1.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's health metrics sit close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~2,167 people). The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.8% and 8.8% of residents, respectively, while 66.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 28.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,244 people), which is higher than the 27.1% in Regional SA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

The latest Census data sees Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.5% of its population being citizens, 93.9% born in Australia, and 98.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour is Christianity, which makes up 50.7% of people in the area, compared to 45.2% across Regional SA.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour are Australian, comprising 38.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 31.3%, English, comprising 33.4% of the population, and German, comprising 9.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is represented at 1.3% of Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour (vs 1.3% regionally) and South Australian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).

Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The 48-year median age in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour is similar to Regional SA's average of 47 and similarly well above the national norm of 38. Compared to the Regional SA average, the 5 - 14 cohort is notably over-represented (13.1% locally), while 15 - 24 year-olds are under-represented (8.3%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.8% to 10.6% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 7.2% to 8.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.1% to 9.0% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 16.0% to 14.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 120%, adding 152 residents to reach 280. Senior residents (65+) will drive 74% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age groups will see reduced numbers.