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

Nailsworth - Broadview's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 6,561, reflecting an increase of 77 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,484. This change is inferred from ABS estimates: 6,561 in June 2025 and an additional 14 validated new addresses post-Census. The population density ratio is 2,828 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.4% of recent population gains. 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, State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Projected demographic shifts indicate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 220 persons to 2041, reflecting a 3.4% increase over 16 years.

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, 74 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling accommodates 2.3 new residents per year over these five years, indicating robust demand which supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $442,000, reflecting 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 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. The area's construction activity is also below national averages, likely due to its 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), suggesting persistent strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The location has approximately 568 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Looking ahead, Nailsworth-Broadview is expected to grow by 220 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 31stth percentile nationally

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Nailsworth - Broadview ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Nailsworth - Broadview has an educated workforce with high representation in essential services. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, lower than the national average of 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 4.6%.

As of December 2025, 75.4% of residents participate in the workforce, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. A low 11.5% work from home. Major employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Education & training has particularly high concentration at 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing shows lower representation at 5.5% versus the regional average of 7.0%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by resident population vs working population count. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force by 5.3%, raising unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 4.2%, labour force expanded by 3.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 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 extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended 30 June 2023, Nailsworth - Broadview SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,049 and an average income of $80,775. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to median and average incomes of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively across Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% from financial year ended 30 June 2023 to March 2026, estimated current median income is approximately $65,054 and average income is around $88,990. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Nailsworth - Broadview cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 31.1% of the population, consisting of 2,040 individuals, fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, which mirrors the region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain approximately 86.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power in the area. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Nailsworth - Broadview's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 61.1% houses and 38.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nailsworth - Broadview was at 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.6% and rented ones at 36.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,820, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, matching Adelaide metro's figure but substantially 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 29.0% and group households comprising 4.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching 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 is notably high, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (15.3%). Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.5% in primary education, 7.6% in tertiary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, 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

The analysis of public transport in Nailsworth - Broadview shows that there are 19 active transport stops operating in the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 27 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 2,113 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located about 253 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a mainly residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 84% of residents, while 10% opt for bus travel.

On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 301 trips per day, 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Nailsworth - Broadview, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (3,903 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 7.8 and 7.1% of residents respectively. 72.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. The area had 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,250 people). Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.2% of its population born overseas and 26.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 45.0% of the population. Hinduism was notably overrepresented at 7.0%, compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.2%), Australian (19.3%), and Other (9.9%). There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Polish (1.1% vs regional 1.0%), Italian (7.0% vs 5.2%), and Greek (3.3% vs 2.0%) were notably higher than the regional averages.

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

Nailsworth - Broadview has a median age of 38, nearly matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide's average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Nailsworth-Broadview at 11.7%, while the 75-84 age group is under-represented at 5.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.7%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.6% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has declined from 13.4% to 12.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Nailsworth-Broadview's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to expand by 169 people (48%), growing from 349 to 519. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 86% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.