North Adelaide
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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. This represented an increase of 531 people (7.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,823 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,351 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,444 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Adelaide's growth of 7.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth 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 by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, were adopted with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends indicate an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. North Adelaide is expected to increase by 1,019 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording 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 experienced approximately 66 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 330 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This matches or exceeds demand, providing more housing options and potentially boosting population growth beyond current projections.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $635,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $148.1 million, reflecting high local business activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Adelaide has 18.0% less building activity per person but ranks in the 22nd percentile nationally for assessed areas, leading to relatively limited buyer choice and interest in existing properties. New development consists of 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living that caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With approximately 696 people per dwelling approval, North Adelaide indicates a mature market. By 2041, North Adelaide is projected to grow by 1,016 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that surpasses current forecasts.

North Adelaide has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Redevelopment, Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Eighty Eight O'Connell, and 87 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development. Below is a list of projects most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in North Adelaide exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

North Adelaide has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.5%. As of June 2025, 4,348 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Adelaide's. Workforce participation is slightly lower at 59.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

North Adelaide specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. The area hosts more jobs than residents, with 1.5 workers per resident as at the Census, acting as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5% while labour force grew by 1.7%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate to 3.6%. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to North Adelaide's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, North Adelaide had a median income among taxpayers of $61,608 with average level standing at $128,700. This is exceptionally high nationally and compares to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $69,512 (median) and $145,212 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, personal income ranks at the 75th percentile ($964 weekly), while household income sits at the 57th percentile. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.2% of residents (2,294 people), aligning with surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 31.8%. After housing, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses and 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, 21.4% of dwellings were houses while 78.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metropolitan area had only 8.8% houses and 91.1% 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 $1,733. Median weekly rent in North Adelaide was $390 compared to $400 in Adelaide metro. Nationally, North Adelaide's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863 and 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 account for 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 constitute 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 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

Educational attainment in North Adelaide is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 52.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide area. This educational advantage is largely due to bachelor degrees being most common at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 8.3% and certificates 11.5%.

Educational participation in North Adelaide 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. The educational provision in the area includes North Adelaide Primary School and St Dominic's Priory College, serving a total of 970 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1118. The educational mix consists of one primary school and one K-12 school. However, local school capacity is limited at 13.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 30.5, leading many families to travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 76 different routes operating from these stops, collectively providing 6,999 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 126 meters. 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, reflecting a typical range of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 81% (5,971 people) of North Adelaide residents have private health cover, notably higher than Greater Adelaide's 58.6%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent medical conditions in North Adelaide, affecting 8.2% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A total of 70.1% of residents declared themselves completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 75.2%. North Adelaide has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.3% (1,569 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 15.1%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in North Adelaide are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in key health metrics.

North Adelaide was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Adelaide's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most other local areas, with 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 42.8%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, matching Greater Adelaide's percentage.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.3%), Australian (19.0%), and Other (9.2%). Notably, German (5.9%) Polish (1.1%) and Russian (0.5%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.3%, 0.9% and 0.4% respectively.

North Adelaide's population is slightly older than the national pattern

North Adelaide's median age is 38, nearly matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, North Adelaide has an over-representation of the 15-24 cohort (22.9% locally) and an under-representation of the 5-14 year-olds (4.6%). This concentration of young residents is significantly higher than the national figure of 12.5%. Between 2021 and the present, younger residents have lowered the median age by 1.5 years to 38. During this period, the 15-24 age group grew from 20.5% to 22.9%, while the 25-34 cohort 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%. Population forecasts for North Adelaide in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 21% (283 people), reaching 1,657 from its current figure of 1,373. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.