North Adelaide

North Adelaide has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

North Adelaide's population was approximately 7,354 as of November 2025, reflecting a growth of 531 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 7.8% rise from the previous census figure of 6,823 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,351 in June 2024 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was calculated at 1,444 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Adelaide's growth exceeded both state (7.1%) and metropolitan averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of 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 by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections were used with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends project an above median population growth for the area, with an expected increase of 1,019 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 13.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

North Adelaide has received around 66 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 330 homes. As of FY26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. New construction has matched or outpaced demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $635,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, there have been $148.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Adelaide records 18.0% less building activity per person while it ranks among the 22nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing properties.

New development consists of 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 696 people per dwelling approval, North Adelaide reflects a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Adelaide is expected to grow by 1,016 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

North Adelaide has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 36 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Redevelopment, New Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, and 87 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in North Adelaide demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

North Adelaide has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the national average of 4.3%.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 3.1%. As of September 2025, there are 4,409 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is somewhat lower than Greater Adelaide's, at 59.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area specializes in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. However, construction employs only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. With a ratio of 1.5 workers per resident, North Adelaide functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, while the labour force grew by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and a drop in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19%, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Adelaide's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

In financial year 2022, North Adelaide SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $61,608 and an average income of $128,700. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. By September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $69,512 and average income is around $145,212, based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.83% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 75th percentile ($964 weekly) and household income is at the 57th percentile in North Adelaide SA2. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.2% of residents (2,294 people), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.8%. After housing costs, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses. North Adelaide SA2's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

North Adelaide displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

North Adelaide's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 21.4% houses and 78.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 8.8% houses and 91.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Adelaide stood at 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.7% and rented ones at 48.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,914, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,733. Median weekly rent in North Adelaide was $390, compared to Adelaide metro's $400. Nationally, North Adelaide's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

North Adelaide features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 51.9% of all households, including 13.7% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 5.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 48.1%, with lone person households at 41.7% and group households making up 6.4%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 1.8.

North Adelaide shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

North Adelaide's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.5% possess university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. University graduates make up the largest group at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 16.8% and graduate diploma recipients at 4.6%. Vocational qualifications account for 19.8% of all qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 11.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 22.6% in tertiary education, 4.2% in primary education, and 3.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 67 active stops operating within North Adelaide. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 76 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 6,999 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 126 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 999 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 104 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Adelaide's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

North Adelaide's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high, at approximately 81% of the total population (5,971 people), compared to 58.6% across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues impact 8.2% of residents, while arthritis affects 7.3%. A total of 70.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.2% across Greater Adelaide. As of June 2021, 21.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,569 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

North Adelaide's population showed higher cultural diversity, with 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 42.8%. Judaism was equally represented in North Adelaide as in Greater Adelaide, each comprising 0.2%.

The top ancestry groups were English (27.3%, regional average 22.2%), Australian (19.0%, regional average 14.0%), and Other (9.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Polish at 1.1% in North Adelaide vs 0.9% regionally, German at 5.9% vs 4.3%, and Russian at 0.5% vs 0.4%.

North Adelaide's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

North Adelaide's median age is 38, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39, and aligning with Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, those aged 15-24 are over-represented in North Adelaide at 22.9%, while those aged 5-14 are under-represented at 4.6%. This concentration of young adults is significantly higher than the national figure of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, younger residents have lowered the median age by 1.5 years to 38. Specifically, the 15-24 age group has risen from 20.5% to 22.9%, while those aged 25-34 increased from 16.4% to 18.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 12.6% to 9.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.7% to 8.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in North Adelaide. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 21%, adding 283 people and reaching a total of 1,657 from its current figure of 1,373. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.