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 is 15,524 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 724 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,800. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 15,435 in June 2024 and an additional 201 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,046 persons per square kilometer. North Haven's growth rate of 4.9% since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with interstate migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Based on projected demographic shifts, North Haven is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, expanding by 1,681 persons to reach a total population of 17,405 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 10.3% over the 17-year period.

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 on average over the past five financial years, totalling 493 homes. As of FY-26, 48 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, between FY-21 and FY-25, each dwelling constructed resulted in around 1.5 new residents per year. This has maintained a balance between supply and demand, creating stable market conditions, with new homes being built at an average expected construction cost of $315,000.

In this financial year, commercial approvals have reached $138.0 million, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Haven records roughly three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 82nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. However, construction activity has intensified recently.

New building activity consists of approximately 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 129 people per dwelling approval, North Haven shows characteristics of a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Haven is expected to grow by 1,592 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

North Haven has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified six projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Fort Largs Redevelopment, Largs Reserve Clubrooms Redevelopment, Largs Bay Playspace and Facilities Upgrade, and Osborne Submarine Construction Yard. The following list provides details on 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 white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 7,850 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 58.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include 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%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, while the labour force grew by 4.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. National employment forecasts project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Haven's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The North Haven SA2's median income among taxpayers was $53,916 and average income was $63,115 in financial year 2022, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $60,833 and average income would be around $71,213, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked at the 30th percentile, family incomes at the 29th percentile, and personal incomes at the 32nd percentile in North Haven. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 4,765 residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, accounting for 30.7% of the population, which is 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.5% houses and 26.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 69.1% houses and 30.9% 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, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in North Haven was $300, slightly higher than Adelaide metro's $295. Nationally, North Haven's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,564 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower at $300 compared to the national figure of $375.

North Haven has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 29.9%.

A substantial 23.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.9% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 3.9% in 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 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services, operated by 13 different routes. Together, these routes facilitate 689 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 196 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. On average, there are 98 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 7 weekly trips per individual 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 health data.

Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~7,948 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.8% of residents) and mental health issues (impacting 9.4%). Conversely, 60.8% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 66.1% across Greater Adelaide. North Haven has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 23.1% (3,590 people), compared to the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with the overall population's health profile.

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 population shows below-average cultural diversity: 81.8% were born in Australia, 91.9% are citizens, and 92.4% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 43.6%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, English (31.9%) and Australian (26.8%) groups are substantially higher than regional averages of 25.0% and 21.1%, respectively. Scottish ancestry comprises 7.7%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish at 1.5% vs region's 1.4%, German at 5.4% vs 4.5%, and Russian at 0.5% vs 0.6%.

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

The median age in North Haven is 44 years, which is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide's average, the 65-74 age group is significantly overrepresented in North Haven at 13.1%, while the 5-14 age group is underrepresented at 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 7.6% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%. By 2041, North Haven's population is projected to see significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to expand by 500 people (42%), growing from 1,178 to 1,679. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 54% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 5-14 age group shows minimal growth of just 0%, adding only 1 person.