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, stood at 15,678 by November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 878 individuals, marking a 5.9% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,800. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,435 as of June 2024 and an additional 201 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,056 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages observed across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Haven's growth rate of 5.9% since the census places it within 2.8 percentage points of the state's average (8.7%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers like interstate migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 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 are adopted. These projections were released in 2023 and are based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projections, North Haven is expected to experience demographic shifts that result in a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analyzed 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-year period, as indicated by 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 about 1.5 new residents per year. This has resulted in stable market conditions with an average construction value of $315,000 per dwelling.

In the current financial year, North Haven has registered $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 consists of approximately 82% detached houses and 18% 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 the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Haven is projected to grow by 1,438 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

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

North Haven has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, and there has been 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 63.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.5%. According to Census data, only 8.1% of residents work 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%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, and labour force grew by 4.2%, resulting in a decrease of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment 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 simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 was $57,306 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $65,744 during the same period. Compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively, North Haven's incomes were slightly higher. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated median income would be approximately $62,349 by September 2025, with average income reaching around $71,529 during the same period. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in North Haven ranked at the 30th percentile, family incomes at the 29th percentile, and personal incomes at the 32nd percentile. Income analysis showed that the largest segment comprised 4,813 residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, which was consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures were 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.5% houses and 26.4% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 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, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent was $300, lower than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, North Haven's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $375 compared to the national figure of $495.

North Haven has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average 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 comprise the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households making up 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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 prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (29.9%). Currently, 23.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 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 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 13 routes that together facilitate 692 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 196 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 89%, while trains account for 6%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 98 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately seven 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 AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is slightly lower than average at approximately 52% of the total population (~8,136 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (9.4%). Conversely, 60.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. North Haven has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.0%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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% born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 92.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated as the main religion, comprising 43.6%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.7%). Polish (1.5%) and German (5.4%) were notably overrepresented, while Russian (0.5%) was slightly higher than regional levels.

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

The median age in North Haven is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Haven has a notably higher proportion of people aged 65-74 (13.1% locally) but a lower proportion of those aged 5-14 (9.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population of those aged 75 to 84 has grown from 6.5% to 7.6%, while the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 15.3% to 13.8%. By 2041, North Haven's population is forecasted to see significant changes. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase by 489 people (41%), from 1,189 to 1,679. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 56% of the population growth. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decline.