Munno Para West - Angle Vale
Statistical Area - sa2

Munno Para West - Angle Vale lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Munno Para West - Angle Vale's population was around 25,024 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 8,809 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,215 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,872 in June 2024 and an additional 3,724 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 564 persons per square kilometer. Munno Para West - Angle Vale's growth of 54.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, they used SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth was predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 11,240 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 32.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Munno Para West - Angle Vale was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Munno Para West - Angle Vale has averaged approximately 928 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 4,640 homes approved over the past five financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). As of FY-26, there have been 187 approvals so far. On average, 1.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five financial years.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, contributing to stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new properties is $331,000, which aligns with regional patterns. In FY-26 alone, there have been commercial approvals totalling $113.3 million, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Munno Para West - Angle Vale has recorded 203.0% more development activity per person as of FY-25. This higher-than-average national level reflects strong developer confidence in the area.

New developments consist predominantly of detached houses (98.0%) and a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (2.0%), preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 19 people moving to the area per dwelling approval, Munno Para West - Angle Vale exhibits characteristics of a growth area. By 2041, it is projected that the area will grow by approximately 8,085 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Munno Para West - Angle Vale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Playford Alive East, Playford Alive, Riverbanks College Angle Vale, and Brookmont Estate. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Munno Para West - Angle Vale remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Munno Para West - Angle Vale has a balanced workforce encompassing both white and blue collar jobs. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are notably represented, with an unemployment rate of 4.7% as of June 2025.

This figure is 0.7% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in the area stands at 70.4%, surpassing Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade particularly stands out with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 3.4% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons between working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.4%, while labour force grew by 1.3%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, aligning with the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Munno Para West - Angle Vale's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Munno Para West - Angle Vale median taxpayer income was $53,774 and average was $57,877 in financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages of $64,517 median and $79,792 average for Greater Adelaide. By March 2025, estimates are approximately $59,598 median and $64,145 average based on a 10.83% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. In Munno Para West - Angle Vale, incomes rank modestly according to 2021 Census figures, between the 45th and 54th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest income segment is 41.0% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly, with 10,259 residents falling into this category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining after expenses, ranking at the 44th percentile.

Munno Para West - Angle Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Munno Para West - Angle Vale, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.0% houses and 4.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Munno Para West - Angle Vale was 14.3%, with dwellings either mortgaged (52.3%) or rented (33.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,484, while the median weekly rent figure was $310. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Munno Para West - Angle Vale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.3% of all households, including 36.4% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 17.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 18.7% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Munno Para West - Angle Vale fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 12.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (33.8%).

Educational participation is high at 32.3%, including 13.9% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education. Munno Para West - Angle Vale has 5 schools with a combined enrollment of 4,258 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 966) with balanced educational opportunities, including 1 primary and 4 K-12 schools.

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

Munno Para West - Angle Vale has 51 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 15 routes that facilitate 857 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is considered good with residents on average located 325 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 122 trips per day, which equates to roughly 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Munno Para West - Angle Vale's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Munno Para West - Angle Vale has relatively positive health outcomes. Prevalence of common conditions is low among its general population but higher than national averages in older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 49% of residents have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 10.3 and 10.0% respectively. 69.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Greater Adelaide. 8.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,172 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 13.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

In terms of cultural diversity, Munno Para West - Angle Vale records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Munno Para West - Angle Vale has a cultural diversity profile roughly akin to the broader region's average, with 82.3% of its residents born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 86.1% using English exclusively at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, accounting for 36.3% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 1.4%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.3%), Australian (28.6%), and Other (8.7%). Some ethnicities show significant variations: Italians form 5.1% compared to the regional average of 3.1%, Germans are at 4.4% (matching the regional figure), and Russians make up 0.4% versus 0.3%.

Munno Para West - Angle Vale hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Munno Para West - Angle Vale's median age is 29 years, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Munno Para West - Angle Vale has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 13.4% to 15.6%, while the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 has decreased from 14.0% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Munno Para West - Angle Vale's age profile, with the 45 to 54 age cohort expected to grow by 65%, increasing from 2,354 people to 3,885.