North Haven

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

North Haven's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 15,681 by February 2026. This marked an increase of 881 people (6.0%) from the 2021 Census figure of 14,800. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,435 in June 2024 and an additional 235 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 1,056 persons per square kilometer, roughly in line with averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, North Haven is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area's population is projected to expand by 1,681 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 9.2% over the 17 years, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions North Haven among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

North Haven has seen approximately 98 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 493 homes. As of FY-26, 53 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates 1.5 new residents per year. The average construction value of new homes is $315,000.

This financial year has seen $138.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Haven records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 82nd percentile nationally for construction activity, which has intensified recently. New building activity comprises 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes.

With around 129 people per dwelling approval, North Haven exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Haven is projected to grow by 1,435 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

North Haven has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 3rdth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones are Fort Largs Redevelopment, Largs Reserve Clubrooms Redevelopment, Largs Bay Playspace and Facilities Upgrade, Osborne Submarine Construction Yard. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals North Haven recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

North Haven has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.7% as of September 2025, showing an employment growth of 4.6% over the previous year. In this month, 7,850 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in North Haven was somewhat lower at 63.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 8.1% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 15.2% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, while the labour force grew by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% and the labour force grow by 2.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, suggest North Haven's employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

North Haven SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $57,306. The average income stood at $65,744. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for North Haven SA2 would be approximately $62,349 (median) and $71,529 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in North Haven rank modestly, between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 30.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,814 residents), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 30th percentile.

North Haven is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

North Haven's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 73.5% houses and 26.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Haven stood at 34.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.6% and rented ones at 27.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,564, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562 but lower than the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in North Haven was $300, lower than both Adelaide metro's $320 and the national figure of $375.

North Haven has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 68.0% of all households, including 24.7% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in North Haven fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (29.9%). A total of 23.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 8.9% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

A substantial 23.8% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

North Haven has 91 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 13 routes, collectively facilitating 692 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 196 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most residents commute outward; car remains dominant at 89%, with 6% using train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 8.1% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 98 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 7 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in North Haven is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

North Haven faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age cohorts exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is slightly lower than the average SA2 area, at approximately 52% of the total population (~8,138 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.8% of residents) and mental health issues (9.4%). However, 60.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age population health is notably challenging due to high chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (23.5%, or 3,678 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. While senior health outcomes align with national rankings, they present some challenges.

North Haven ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Haven's cultural diversity was below average, with 81.8% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 92.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in North Haven, comprising 43.6% of people. However, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notably, Polish (1.5%) and German (5.4%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 5.1%, respectively. Russian was also slightly overrepresented at 0.5%.

North Haven hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in North Haven is 44 years, which exceeds Greater Adelaide's average age of 39 and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Haven has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 65-74 (13.2% locally), while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 6.5% to 7.9%, while the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 15.3% to 13.7%. By 2041, North Haven's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to increase by 444 people (a 36% rise) from 1,234 to 1,679 individuals. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 53% of the population growth. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group is expected to decline by 7 people.