North Haven
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 15,524 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 724 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,800 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,435 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 201 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,046 persons per square kilometer. North Haven's growth rate of 4.9% since the census positioned it within 2.2 percentage points of the state (7.1%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 47.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections were used, based on 2021 data and adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, North Haven was expected to expand by 1,681 persons to 2041, with an increase of 10.3% in total over the 17 years.

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, 44 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded between FY-21 and FY-25. New homes are being built at an average value of $315,000.

In FY-26, $138.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Haven records about three-quarters the building activity per person, placing it among the 83rd percentile nationally, with recent intensification in construction activity. New building activity comprises 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings.

With around 129 people per dwelling approval, North Haven shows characteristics of a low density area. By 2041, North Haven is expected to grow by 1,592 residents. 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth 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 in June 2025 was 6.1%, showing an employment growth of 3.0% over the past year.

As of this date, 7,780 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.1% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in North Haven was somewhat lower at 58.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. 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 of 1.7 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 15.2% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. AreaSearch analysis indicates that during the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, and labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 2.1% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that North Haven's employment could grow by approximately 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

North Haven's median income among taxpayers was $53,916 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $63,115 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes were $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, North Haven's estimated median income would be approximately $60,833, and the average income would be around $71,213. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes in North Haven rank at the 30th percentile, family incomes at the 31st percentile, and personal incomes at the 32nd percentile. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 4,765 residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region (31.8% in the same category). Housing affordability pressures are severe in North Haven, with only 84.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 31st percentile.

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

In North Haven, as per the latest Census evaluation, 73.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 26.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 69.1% houses and 30.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Haven stood at 34.6%, with mortgaged properties at 37.6% and rented ones at 27.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,564, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in North Haven was $300, slightly above Adelaide metro's figure of $295. Nationally, North Haven's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below 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 comprise the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households making up 2.7%. 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 29.9%. A total of 23.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.9% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

North Haven's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,296 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 982) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary schools and two K-12 schools.

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 are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 689 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 196 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 98 trips per day, equating 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.

The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts. 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 (9.4%). Conversely, 60.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.1% across Greater Adelaide. North Haven has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.1%, with 3,590 people falling into this age category, compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligned with the general 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 cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 81.8% of its population born in Australia and 91.9% being citizens. The majority, 92.4%, spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.6% of North Haven's population.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to 0.0% across Greater Adelaide. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.9%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.7%). These figures were substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 25.0%, 21.1%, and not specified for Scottish. Additionally, Polish was notably overrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 1.4%, German at 5.4% versus 4.5%, and Russian at 0.5% versus 0.6%.

North Haven hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in North Haven is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also exceeds the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Haven has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 65-74 (13.1% locally) but a lower proportion of those aged 5-14 (9.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.5% to 7.6%, while the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%. By 2041, North Haven's population is projected to see significant changes. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow by 500 people (42%), increasing from 1,178 to 1,679. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 54% of the population growth, whereas the 5 to 14 age group shows no projected growth with an increase of just 1 person.