Loxton

An assessment of population growth drivers in Loxton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Loxton's population was around 5,779 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 204 people, a 3.7% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,575. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,729 in June 2024 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 39 persons per square kilometer. Loxton's growth rate of 3.7% positioned it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.5%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category were used, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends suggest an increase just below Australia's regional median, with Loxton expected to grow by 281 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 3.9% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Loxton according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Loxton has recorded approximately 18 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 90 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 1.7 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built over these five financial years. However, this figure has eased to -0.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating better supply availability.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $263,000. This year, $11.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of SA, Loxton has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 31st percentile nationally for buyer options. This suggests limited new housing supply and strengthening demand for established homes, which could be due to planning constraints in the area.

Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining Loxton's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 537 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Loxton will gain approximately 224 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 projections.

Loxton has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified five projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects are: Loxton District Children's Centre Expansion (Woodleigh), Loxton Swimming Pool Upgrade, Pocket Galleries in Loxton, and William Street Staircase Repair. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Loxton has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Loxton has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, representing various sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent. As of September 2025, 2727 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is 2.0% lower than Rest of SA's rate of 5.3%. Workforce participation in Loxton is similar to Rest of SA's 54.1%.

Key industries for employment among residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. However, accommodation & food services employ only 4.4% of local workers, compared to Rest of SA's 7.0%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.3%, while the labour force grew by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA saw employment rise by 0.3%, with a labour force growth of 2.3% and an unemployment increase of 1.9 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Loxton's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 5.5% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

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

The Loxton SA2's median income among taxpayers was $46,634 and average income stood at $51,860 in the financial year 2022. These figures are below those of Rest of SA, which had median incomes of $46,889 and averages of $56,582 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes would be approximately $52,617 (median) and $58,514 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Loxton fall between the 13th and 24th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 29.5% of residents (1,704 people). Housing costs are modest, with 88.1% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 18th percentile nationally.

Loxton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Loxton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 87.0% houses and 13.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro SA had 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Loxton was 39.6%, similar to Non-Metro SA. Mortgaged dwellings were 34.9%, rented ones 25.5%. Median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, aligning with Non-Metro SA average. Median weekly rent was $221, compared to Non-Metro SA's $220. Nationally, Loxton's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Loxton were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Loxton features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 67.0% of all households, including 23.1% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.0%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of South Africa.

Loxton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high at 26.1%, comprising primary education (12.3%), secondary education (6.9%), and tertiary education (2.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Loxton is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Loxton faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 46% of the total population (~2,669 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and asthma (8.6%). About 63.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of SA's 61.8%. Loxton has a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 25.7% (1,485 people). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in certain metrics.

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

Loxton has low cultural diversity, with 91.6% citizens, 93.0% born in Australia, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, at 51.6%, compared to 46.1% regionally. Top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.1%), English (30.7%), and German (16.7%), higher than regional averages of 28.9%, 28.2%, and 11.0% respectively.

Greek, Australian Aboriginal, and Welsh populations are notably higher in Loxton compared to regional averages: 1.5% vs 1.3%, 2.2% vs 3.0%, and 0.5% vs 0.4%.

Loxton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Loxton has a median age of 46, close to Rest of SA's figure of 47 and well above Australia's national average of 38. The age group of 5-14 years is strongly represented at 12.6%, higher than Rest of SA's percentage. Conversely, the 65-74 age cohort is less prevalent at 12.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 10.3% to 11.8%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.7% to 10.8%. However, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 10.5% to 9.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Loxton's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to more than double, expanding by 209 people (116%) from 180 to 390. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 77% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.