Nailsworth - Broadview

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

As of February 2026, Nailsworth - Broadview's population is approximately 6,688, indicating a rise of 204 individuals (3.1%) since the 2021 Census which recorded 6,484 residents. This increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 6,566 in June 2024 and the addition of 14 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 2,882 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the upper quartile of locations assessed by AreaSearch nationally. Recent population growth was predominantly driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 72.1% of overall population gains. AreaSearch employs 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, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected demographic shifts suggest lower quartile growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with an anticipated increase of 238 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 1.7% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Nailsworth - Broadview has recorded approximately 14 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 74 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, each dwelling was expected to house around 2.3 new residents per year, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes during this period was $442,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $3.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to residential. When compared to Greater Adelaide, Nailsworth - Broadview shows significantly reduced construction activity, at 68.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent construction comprises 91.0% standalone homes and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (61.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The location has approximately 568 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Nailsworth - Broadview is expected to grow by 116 residents through to 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.

Nailsworth - Broadview has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Nailsworth - Broadview demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Nailsworth - Broadview has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.0% and there was an estimated employment growth of 2.2% in the past year up to September 2025. As of that month, 3,976 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is higher at 74.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 11.5% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade, with notable concentration in education & training at 1.3 times the regional average. Manufacturing shows lower representation at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 7.0%.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force increased by 3.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points in Nailsworth - Broadview. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nailsworth - Broadview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Nailsworth - Broadview SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,049 and an average of $80,775. These figures were among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Adelaide's $54,808 median and $66,852 average. Based on 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $64,245 (median) and $87,883 (average). The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Nailsworth - Broadview clustered around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis revealed 31.1% of residents (2,079 individuals) fell within the $1,500-$2,999 income range, similar to the region's 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retained 86.9% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Nailsworth - Broadview displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Nailsworth - Broadview, as per the latest Census evaluation, 61.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 38.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Adelaide metro's composition, which was 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nailsworth - Broadview stood at 30.2%, with mortgaged properties at 33.6% and rented dwellings at 36.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,820, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Weekly rent in Nailsworth - Broadview was $320, matching Adelaide metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Nailsworth - Broadview's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863.

Nailsworth - Broadview features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 66.0% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 29.0% and group households making up 4.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Nailsworth - Broadview shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Nailsworth shows significant superiority over broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 43.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.8% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.5% and certificates for 15.3%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.6% in tertiary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 19 active stops operating within Nailsworth-Broadview. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with 27 individual routes providing 2,113 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 253 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 84%, while bus usage stands at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 301 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 111 weekly trips per individual stop.

Nailsworth - Broadview's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

AreaSearch's assessment shows Nailsworth - Broadview has excellent health outcomes. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (3,979 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 7.8 and 7.1% of residents respectively. 72.5% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. 19.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,280 people). Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, similar to those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Nailsworth - Broadview was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Nailsworth-Broadview has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.2% of its residents born overseas and 26.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Nailsworth-Broadview, making up 45.0% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 7.0% compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.2%), Australian (19.3%), and Other (9.9%). Some ethnic groups are notably divergent: Polish at 1.1% (vs regional 1.0%), Italian at 7.0% (vs 5.2%), and Greek at 3.3% (vs 2.0%).

Nailsworth - Broadview's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Nailsworth - Broadview is 38 years, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group is over-represented locally at 12.0%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 5.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 cohort grew from 9.6% to 12.0%, and the 75-84 group increased from 3.6% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 15.1% to 14.0%, and the 35-44 group dropped from 14.5% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Nailsworth - Broadview's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to expand by 162 people (46%), growing from 350 to 513 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 91% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.