Payneham - Felixstow

Population growth drivers in Payneham - Felixstow are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Payneham-Felixstow's population is 14,005 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 883 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,122. The increase was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 13,870 in June 2024 and 72 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,677 persons per square kilometer, placing Payneham-Felixstow in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 6.7% growth since Census is within 0.4 percentage points of South Australia's state average (7.1%), indicating competitive growth trends. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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, South Australian Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Payneham-Felixstow is expected to grow by 3,123 persons to reach a total population of 17,125 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 21.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Payneham - Felixstow recorded approximately 117 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25585 homes were approved, with an additional 31 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded over these five years.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, contributing to stable market dynamics. The average construction value of new properties was $345,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, indicating quality-focused development. In FY26, there have been $6.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting limited commercial development focus compared to residential.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Payneham - Felixstow shows moderately higher development activity, with 32.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New development consists of 63.0% standalone homes and 37.0% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. With around 106 people per dwelling approval, Payneham - Felixstow exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Payneham - Felixstow is forecasted to gain 2,988 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Payneham - Felixstow has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area, with major ones including East Marden Primary School's significant upgrades, Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre's redevelopment, Trinity Valley's stormwater drainage upgrade, and Norwood Green.

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The employment environment in Payneham - Felixstow shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Payneham-Felixstow has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of September 2025, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%. In September 2025, 7,593 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate matching Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance and education & training. Professional & technical services show particularly strong specialization, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% during the same period, with a slight decrease in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Payneham-Felixstow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% 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

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Payneham - Felixstow SA2 had a median income of $53,697 and an average income of $74,075. This compares to Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $60,586 and the average income will be around $83,579, based on a 12.83% growth in wages since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census data indicates that incomes in Payneham - Felixstow rank modestly, between the 34th and 42nd percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income brackets show that 29.5% of residents (4,131 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to the metropolitan region's 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Payneham - Felixstow displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Payneham-Felixstow's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 59.4% houses and 40.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Adelaide metro, meanwhile, had 51.7% houses and 48.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Payneham-Felixstow was 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.0% and rented ones at 35.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,870, below Adelaide metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in Payneham-Felixstow was $330, compared to Adelaide metro's $340. Nationally, Payneham-Felixstow's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,870 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $330 than the national figure of $375.

Payneham - Felixstow features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.3% of all households, including 26.1% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.7%, with lone person households at 34.1% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.2.

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

Educational attainment in Payneham-Felixstow is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of a recent report, 39.3% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.4% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.0% and certificates for 15.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in primary education, 7.7% in tertiary education, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Payneham-Felixstow has 67 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 37 different routes that together facilitate 2,589 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents being an average of 202 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 369 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Payneham - Felixstow is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Payneham-Felixstow faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but particularly high among older adults. Approximately 56% of the total population (~7,912 people) have private health cover, compared to 61.4% in Greater Adelaide.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.8% and 7.3% of residents respectively. 69.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.4% in Greater Adelaide. As of the 2016 Census, 21.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,971 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Payneham - Felixstow was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Payneham-Felixstow has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.1% of its population born overseas and 33.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Payneham-Felixstow, comprising 51.4% of people. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which makes up 2.2% of Payneham-Felixstow's population compared to 1.6% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (20.7%), Australian (17.1%), and Italian (16.5%), with Italians being significantly more represented than the regional average of 11.1%. There are also notable disparities in the representation of Greek (2.9% vs regional average of 2.9%), Korean (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Chinese (7.9% vs 6.3%) groups.

Payneham - Felixstow's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Payneham-Felixstow is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years but somewhat older than Australia's average of 38 years. The 85+ age group constitutes 5.1% of the population compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 10.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.3% to 14.8%, and the 25-34 cohort has risen from 15.1% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Payneham-Felixstow, with the 85+ group expected to grow by 71%, reaching 1,227 people from its current total of 717.