Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Aug 2025, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's population is approximately 14,960. This figure represents an increase of 1,105 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,855. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 14,934 in June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,555 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 8.0% since the 2021 Census exceeds the SA3 area (3.7%) and the state, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.7% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is expected for statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's population is projected to increase by 2,408 persons, reflecting a total increase of 15.9% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 45 approvals across the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with 1 approval so far in FY26. On average, 16.4 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over the past five financial years. Supply has substantially lagged demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $311,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year, $48.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park shows substantially reduced construction activity, at 83.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. New building activity consists of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 67.0% houses. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 7722 people per approval, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park indicates a mature, established area.

Looking ahead, the area is expected to grow by 2,382 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Mawson Lakes Technology Precinct Expansion, Base Mawson Lakes, The Lakeside Project, and Public Housing Builds in Parafield Gardens. Below is a list of projects most relevant for consideration.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park had an unemployment rate of 1.8% in the past year with estimated employment growth of 1.3%. As of June 2025, there were 9,199 residents employed, with a 2.2% lower unemployment rate than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Workforce participation was at 72.5%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade, with notable concentration in public administration & safety at 1.4 times the regional average. Construction employment was limited at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, matching labour force growth and keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.2%.

In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% with a marginal increase in unemployment to 4.0%. State-level data for South Australia from Sep-25 showed employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, matching the national rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is $51,901 and the average income stands at $59,583. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's median income is $52,592 and average income is $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park would be approximately $57,522 (median) and $66,036 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 39.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,834 residents). This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 31.8% in the same category. High housing costs consume 15.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 61st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 67.4% houses and 32.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 83.9% houses and 16.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area stood at 18.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.8% and rented ones at 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent was $360, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. Nationally, Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $360 compared to the national figure of $375.

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.1% of all households, consisting of 34.5% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 6.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is higher than broader benchmarks. 37.1% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 17.4% in the SA3 area and 19.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.4% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (18.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in tertiary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 6.9% pursuing secondary education. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,462 students. Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1068). Educational provision follows conventional lines, with one primary and two secondary institutions. School places per 100 residents (9.8) are below the regional average (13.9), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note that where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis shows that there are 63 active transport stops within Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 31 individual routes operating collectively providing 2,948 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to these transport services is rated as good with residents typically located about 250 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 421 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows notable results across Mawson Lakes-Globe Derby Park. Younger cohorts have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 50% of the total population (~7,405 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 47.1%.

Nationally, this figure is 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (7.1%) and asthma (6.7%). A majority, 77.3%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 10.2% (1,527 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 16.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mawson Lakes-Globe Derby Park has a high cultural diversity, with 42.7% of its residents born overseas and 42.6% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mawson Lakes-Globe Derby Park, accounting for 37.0% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprises 4.2%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 2.8%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (20.6%), Other (17.7%), and Australian (17.5%). Significant differences exist in the representation of Vietnamese (4.2% vs regional 3.1%), Serbian (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Indian (6.0% vs 3.2%) ethnic groups.

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park's median age is 33 years, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's median age of 39 and significantly younger than Australia's national average age of 38. The age group of 25-34 years old comprises 20.0% of the population in Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park, compared to Greater Adelaide and the national average of 14.5%. The 75-84 age group is less prevalent at 2.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 18.8% to 20.0%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.4% to 11.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant changes in demographics for Mawson Lakes - Globe Derby Park. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 432 people (15%), from 2,986 to 3,419. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is expected to grow modestly by 3% (45 people).