Payneham - Felixstow
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Payneham-Felixstow's population is 14,005 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 883 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,122. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 13,870 in June 2024 and 72 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,677 persons per square kilometer, placing Payneham-Felixstow in the upper quartile nationally. The area's 6.7% growth since census is close to the state average (7.1%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth.

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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected demographic shifts indicate above median population growth nationally, with Payneham-Felixstow expected to grow by 3,123 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 21.3% over the 17 years.

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

Payneham - Felixstow has recorded approximately 117 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 585 homes have been approved, with an additional 19 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling constructed over these five years accommodated about 1.5 new residents per year.

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

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Payneham - Felixstow shows moderately higher development activity, with 32.0% more approvals per person over the five-year period from FY21 to FY25. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New developments consist of 63.0% standalone homes and 37.0% attached dwellings, offering a range of housing types across different price points. With around 106 people per dwelling approval, Payneham - Felixstow exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to population forecasts, the area is expected to gain approximately 2,988 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting further growth beyond current projections.

Payneham - Felixstow has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects potentially impacting this region. Notable projects are East Marden Primary School Major Upgrades, Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre Redevelopment, Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade, and Norwood Green. The following list details those most relevant:.

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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 is 3.2%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%. As of June 2025, 7,520 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Adelaide's and workforce participation on par with the region's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, which shows particularly strong specialization at 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing representation is lower at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 7.0%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force grew by 1.7%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Payneham-Felixstow's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Payneham - Felixstow has a high national median income of $53,697 and an average income of $74,075. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Payneham - Felixstow are approximately $60,586 (median) and $83,579 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Payneham - Felixstow rank modestly, between the 34th and 43rd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 29.5% of residents (4,131 people), similar to the metropolitan region's 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Payneham - Felixstow, with only 83.2% of income remaining, 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

In Payneham-Felixstow, as per the latest Census evaluation, 59.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 40.7% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 51.7% houses and 48.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Payneham-Felixstow stood at 34.2%, similar to Adelaide metro's level. Among the remaining dwellings, 30.0% were mortgaged, and 35.8% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,870, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $2,000. Weekly rent in Payneham-Felixstow averaged $330, below Adelaide metro's figure of $340. Nationally, Payneham-Felixstow's mortgage repayments were slightly higher at $1,870 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $330 versus the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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, 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 higher than the broader benchmarks. 39.3% of residents aged 15 and above have 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 (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.4% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (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. The three schools in Payneham-Felixstow have a combined enrollment of 1,268 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1087). All three schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School capacity is limited locally (9.1 places per 100 residents vs 32.8 regionally), so many families travel to other areas for schooling.

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 serviced by 37 different routes that collectively provide 2,589 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 202 meters from the nearest stop.

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

Health outcomes in Payneham - Felixstow are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Payneham - Felixstow shows below-average health indicators. Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts.

Approximately 56% (~7,912 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.4%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.8%) and mental health issues (7.3%). Around 69.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's 70.4%. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,971 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Payneham - Felixstow is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch 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. The dominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 51.4% of the population in Payneham-Felixstow. The most notable overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which comprises 2.2% of the 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 higher than the regional average of 11.1%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Greeks at 2.9% compared to the regional average of 2.9%, Koreans at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Chinese at 7.9% compared to 6.3%.

Payneham - Felixstow's median age exceeds 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 median age of 38 years. The percentage of the population aged 85 and above is 5.1%, which is higher than that of Greater Adelaide. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 5-14 is lower at 10.0%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the age group of 35 to 44 has increased from 13.3% to 14.8%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 15.1% to 16.3%. However, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Payneham-Felixstow, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 71%, reaching 1,227 people from a current figure of 717.