Nuriootpa
Statistical Area - sa2

Nuriootpa lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Nuriootpa's population is around 8,115 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 958 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,157 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,780 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 223 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 160 persons per square kilometer. Nuriootpa's growth rate of 13.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (6.8%) and the state, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 87.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends anticipate an above median population growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Nuriootpa expected to grow by 1,488 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 14.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Nuriootpa has experienced approximately 58 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 293 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved so far in FY26. Each dwelling built over these years has attracted an average of 2.5 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The construction cost value for new homes averages $204,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $40.4 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting high local commercial activity. Comparing Nuriootpa's development levels with Rest of SA over this five-year period shows it is 32.0% above the regional average per person, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and catering to families seeking space. The population density stands at approximately 152 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, Nuriootpa is projected to grow by 1,153 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Nuriootpa has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects potentially influencing this region: Barossa Lifestyle (Barossa Co-op Redevelopment), Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy, Barossa Rugby Precinct, and New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Nuriootpa maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Nuriootpa has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%.

Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable. As of June 2025, 3730 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation is at 58.8%, compared to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Leading industries include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Manufacturing employment is notably high, at 2.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a limited presence, with 5.9% employment compared to 14.5% regionally. Some residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the past year, from June 2024 to June 2025, labour force increased by 0.2%, while employment declined by 0.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of SA saw employment fall by 1.2% and unemployment rise by 1.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nuriootpa's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.9% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Nuriootpa has lower than average national incomes. The median income is $51,176 and the average is $58,674. In comparison, Rest of SA has a median income of $46,889 and an average income of $56,582. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $57,742 (median) and $66,202 (average). Census data indicates that Nuriootpa ranks modestly in terms of household, family, and personal incomes, between the 22nd and 29th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 31.5% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (2,556 residents), which is similar to the regional pattern where 27.5% fall into this range. After housing costs, 85.9% of income remains, ranking at the 25th percentile nationally.

Nuriootpa is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Nuriootpa, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.5% comprising semi-detached units, apartments and other types. This is similar to Non-Metro SA's figures of 94.6% houses and 5.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nuriootpa stood at 38.5%, closely mirroring Non-Metro SA's rate. Of the remaining dwellings, 38.2% were mortgaged and 23.3% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nuriootpa was $1,348, lower than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,400. Weekly rent median stood at $295, slightly higher than Non-Metro SA's figure of $285. Nationally, Nuriootpa's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Nuriootpa features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.2% of all households, including 25.4% couples with children, 32.6% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 13.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 10.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 29.5%. A total of 24.3% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.5% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

Nuriootpa's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,835 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 992). The area functions as an education hub, offering 23.0 school places per 100 residents – higher than the regional average of 13.1 – and attracts students from surrounding communities.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

Health data indicates significant challenges in Nuriootpa with high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 49% (~3,984 people) have private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (9.7%). 61.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.6% in Rest of SA. In Nuriootpa, 27.0% (~2,194 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than the 22.8% in Rest of SA.

The latest Census data sees Nuriootpa placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Nuriootpa's population showed low cultural diversity, with 90.2% born in Australia, 94.0% being citizens, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 52.5%, compared to 47.1% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.2%), English (29.6%), and German (19.5%), with German being higher than the regional average of 14.2%.

Dutch and French groups were notably overrepresented in Nuriootpa at 1.2% and 0.4%, respectively, compared to regional averages of 1.3% and 0.3%.

Nuriootpa hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Nuriootpa has a median age of 45, which is slightly lower than the Rest of South Australia's figure of 47 but higher than Australia's overall median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of SA average, Nuriootpa has an over-representation of the 15-24 age cohort (11.6% locally), while the 55-64 year-olds are under-represented (11.6%). Between 2021 and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.7% to 10.3% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.2% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Nuriootpa's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to more than double, growing by 444 people (161%) from 276 to 721. Senior residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 64% of the population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 15-24 age cohorts.