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 6,823 people as of the 2021 Census. By February 2026, it had increased to around 7,368 people, a rise of 545 individuals (8.0%). This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 7,351 in June 2024 and the validation of 231 new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 1,447 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. North Adelaide's growth rate, at 8.0%, is close to the state average of 9.0%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

AreaSearch uses 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Based on these projections, North Adelaide is expected to grow by around 1,019 persons to reach a total population of approximately 8,457 people by 2041, reflecting a 13.6% increase over the 17-year period.

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

North Adelaide has recorded approximately 66 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 330 homes were approved, with an additional three approved so far in FY26. On average, about 0.6 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties has been around $635,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, there have been approximately $148.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Adelaide has 18.0% less new development per person, placing it among the 22nd percentile of areas assessed nationally.

This suggests more limited choices for buyers and supports demand for existing homes. The new development consists of approximately 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 696 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Adelaide is expected to grow by around 1,002 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.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 36 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Redevelopment, Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, 87 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development, and North Adelaide Golf Course Links Precinct Masterplan. 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. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 3.1%.

As of September 2025, 4,409 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 1.1% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation in North Adelaide is on par with Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 15.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. Construction employs just 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. There are 1.5 workers for every resident, indicating North Adelaide functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, labour force increased by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's 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, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

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

North Adelaide SA2's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in North Adelaide SA2 is $63,267 and the average income stands at $115,864. This compares with figures for Greater Adelaide of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,834 (median) and $126,060 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 75th percentile ($964 weekly), while household income sits at the 57th percentile. The distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 31.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,298 residents). This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.8% in the same category. After housing costs, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses. The area'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

In North Adelaide, as per the latest Census evaluation, 21.4% of dwellings were houses while 78.6% were other types such as semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Adelaide stood at 34.0%, with mortgaged properties at 17.7% and rented ones at 48.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,914, higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562. Weekly rent median was $390 compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, North Adelaide's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863 and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

North Adelaide features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-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 comprising 6.4%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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 benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 52.5% hold university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. University qualifications include bachelor degrees at 31.1%, postgraduate qualifications at 16.8%, and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 11.5%.

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

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

North Adelaide has 67 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 88 routes, offering a total of 7,034 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 126 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 64%, followed by walking at 17% and bus at 12%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.3% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,004 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 104 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Adelaide's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows North Adelaide's health metrics are robust. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (5,783 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationally.

The most common conditions are mental health issues (8.2%) and arthritis (7.3%), with 70.1% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. North Adelaide has 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,569 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings.

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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, 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 slightly overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% in Greater Adelaide.

The top ancestry groups were English (27.3%), Australian (19.0%), and Other (9.2%). Some ethnicities had notable differences: Polish (1.1% vs regional 1.0%), German (5.9% vs 5.1%), and Russian (0.5% vs 0.3%) were overrepresented in North Adelaide.

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

The median age in North Adelaide was 37 years as of the 2021 Census, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average age of 39 and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The 15-24 age group made up 22.8% of North Adelaide's population, higher than both Greater Adelaide's 17.6% and the national average of 12.5%. However, those aged 5-14 were under-represented at 4.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 5.9%. Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, North Adelaide's median age decreased by 1.6 years, from 39 to 37. The population aged 25-34 grew from 16.4% to 19.1%, while those aged 15-24 increased from 20.5% to 22.8%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 12.6% to 8.6% and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.7% to 8.5%. By 2041, projections indicate that North Adelaide's 25-34 age group will grow by 18%, reaching 1,657 people from 1,408. Meanwhile, the 65-74 cohort is expected to decline by 2 people.