Paradise - Newton
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Paradise - Newton are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Paradise - Newton's population is around 22,869 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,268 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 21,601 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,752 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 278 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,477 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Paradise - Newton has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for 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. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 4,709 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 20.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Paradise - Newton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Paradise - Newton has seen approximately 178 new homes approved each year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 890 approvals were recorded, with 16 more approved in FY-26 so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.8 new residents arrived per new home annually, indicating balanced supply and demand and stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings was $379,000 during this period. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $51.0 million, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Paradise - Newton shows comparable new home approvals per capita, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns.

New developments consisted of 61.0% standalone homes and 39.0% attached dwellings, offering options across different price points. Paradise - Newton reflects a low-density area, with around 124 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate that the suburb will gain approximately 4,585 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing for population growth exceeding current forecasts.

Paradise - Newton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely to impact the area: Campbelltown RSL Development, Felixstow Intergenerational Community, Valley View Secondary School upgrade, Adelaide Level Crossings Congestion and Safety are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Paradise - Newton remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Paradise - Newton has an educated workforce with a 4.3% unemployment rate as of June 2025. There was a 1.6% employment growth in the past year.

The area had 12,057 residents employed in June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide at 61.7%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

Manufacturing employs only 5.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force grew by 1.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 4.3%. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 2.1% and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data from Sep-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year to a total of 849,500 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, matching the national rate. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Paradise - Newton's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Paradise - Newton is lower than average nationally. The median income is $50,692 and the average is $58,423. In comparison, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $52,592 and an average of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $56,182 (median) and $64,750 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Paradise - Newton ranks modestly in household, family, and personal incomes, between the 31st and 32nd percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.7% of residents (7,020 people), similar to the surrounding region at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 30th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Paradise - Newton displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Paradise - Newton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Paradise - Newton was at 35.2%, with the rest being mortgaged or rented at 32.7% and 32.1% respectively. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,690, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,736 and national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Paradise - Newton was $335, lower than Adelaide metro's $345 and national figure of $375.

Paradise - Newton has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.8% of all households, including couples with children (29.0%), couples without children (25.8%), and single parent families (10.9%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.2%, comprising lone person households at 29.5% and group households at 3.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Paradise - Newton exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Paradise - Newton has a regional benchmark of 32.9% for residents aged 15+ with university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 42.2%. This indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (17.9%).

Educational participation is high at 27.8%, including primary education (8.9%), tertiary education (7.1%), and secondary education (5.6%). There are six schools operating in Paradise - Newton, educating approximately 2,434 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1055. The educational mix includes four primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The Paradise - Newton area has 114 active public transport stops. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 72 individual routes. Weekly, these routes facilitate 5,679 passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 185 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 811 trips across all routes, translating to about 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Paradise - Newton's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Newton's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks; however, common health conditions are somewhat typical but higher than average among older cohorts. Approximately 49% of Newton's total population (~11,182 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 51.4% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Newton are arthritis (affecting 8.2% of residents) and mental health issues (7.0%).

About 70.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 71.5%. As of the latest data (2016), approximately 20.5% of Newton's population is aged 65 or over, totaling 4,678 people. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

Paradise - Newton is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Paradise-Newton has notable cultural diversity, with 39.3% of its population born overseas and 40.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Paradise-Newton, comprising 54.2% of its population. However, there is an overrepresentation of 'Other' religions, making up 3.7% compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups are Italian (20.5%), English (17.1%), and Australian (15.4%). There are also notable differences in the representation of Korean (0.9% vs regional 1.0%), Greek (3.1% vs regional 2.8%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs regional 0.4%) ethnic groups.

Paradise - Newton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Paradise - Newton's median age is 39 years, aligning with the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and closely matching the Australian median of 38. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, those aged 25-34 are over-represented at 16.4% locally, while those aged 15-24 are under-represented at 11.1%. Post-2021 Census, the 35-44 age group increased from 13.4% to 15.0%, whereas the 75-84 cohort decreased from 8.2% to 7.4%. By 2041, demographic modelling projects significant changes in Paradise - Newton's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 36%, adding 909 residents and reaching a total of 3,448. The 55-64 group is projected to increase by 7%, with an addition of 155 residents.