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 was approximately 15,651 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 851 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,800. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 15,635 in June 2025 and 238 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,054 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across areas assessed by AreaSearch. North Haven's growth rate of 5.8% since the Census is within 1.7 percentage points of the state average (7.5%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 49.2% of overall population gains recently, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area from 2024 onwards, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using a weighted aggregation method. Based on these projections, North Haven is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, reaching 16,840 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 10.1%.

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, 92 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were noted between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value for new homes is $315,000.

In FY-26, $138.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Haven records around three-quarters the building activity per person, placing it among the 82nd percentile nationally, with recent intensification in construction activity. New building activity comprises 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings.

With approximately 129 people per dwelling approval, North Haven shows characteristics of a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Haven is expected to grow by 1,573 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 7thth percentile nationally

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

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The employment landscape in North Haven shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

North Haven's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.0% as of December 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 7.0% over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,049 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate stood at 5.0%, which is 1.2% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation was somewhat lower in North Haven at 63.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses, only 8.1% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade sectors. North Haven shows 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, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 7.0%, while the labour force grew by 5.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2%, with a labour force growth of 3.9% and a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, suggest that North Haven's employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolations of industry-specific projections against 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 during the same period. These figures are slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on a 10.17% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $63,134 (median) and $72,430 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in North Haven rank modestly, between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 30.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,804 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.5% houses and 26.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, '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. Median weekly rent in North Haven was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, North Haven's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,564 versus 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 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 account for the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 2.7%. 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 prevalent at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are common, 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, 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 serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 13 routes offering a total of 692 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 196 meters to the nearest stop. As a mainly residential area, most commuters travel outward. 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, 8.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 98 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 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 AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Notably, both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 52% (~8,122 people) of North Haven residents have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (9.4%), while 60.8% report being free from medical ailments compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. North Haven has a higher proportion of seniors, with 23.8% aged 65 and over (3,718 people), compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

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 was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 81.8% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 92.4% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in North Haven is Christianity, comprising 43.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of the population, is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide where it constitutes 0.1%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (31.9%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.7%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish is overrepresented at 1.5% in North Haven compared to 1.0% regionally, German at 5.4% versus 5.1%, and Russian at 0.5% compared to 0.3%.

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

The median age in North Haven is 44 years, notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 65-74 age group is significantly over-represented in North Haven at 13.1%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 8.1% of North Haven's population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 15.3% to 13.7%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes for North Haven. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to expand by 467 people (37%), from 1,264 to 1,732. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 52% of the population growth. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group shows minimal growth, with just a 0% increase (3 people).