Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park's population was 6,499 as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, it is projected to reach 8,057, an increase of 1,558 people (23.7%). This growth is primarily due to overseas migration contributing approximately 63% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch's analysis shows a compound annual growth rate of 1.3% over the past decade. The area's population density is projected to be around 2,504 persons per square kilometer by Aug 2025, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections adjusted to SA2 levels using weighted aggregation, the area is projected to have an above median population growth of national areas.

By 2041, the population is expected to reach 9,858, reflecting an increase of 3,359 persons (51.7%) over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park has averaged approximately 36 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, showing 184 homes over the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling built has gained an average of 2.6 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $316,000, which is lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options for buyers.

In FY-26, there have been $5.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide and nationally, Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park records about 65% of building activity per person and ranks among the 71st percentile of areas assessed. Recent construction consists of approximately 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% townhouses or apartments, providing varied housing options across different price points.

The area has around 180 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. By 2041, the location is expected to grow by an additional 1,222 residents. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, although increasing competition among buyers can be anticipated as the population expands.

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include the West Torrens Employment Hub, Woodville Rd Estate, Findon Energy Storage Facility, and Grange Healthcare Precinct.

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Employment conditions in Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the past year.

There were 3,751 residents employed at that time, with an unemployment rate 0.3% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, construction employs 1.3 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12 months preceding June 2025, employment increased by 3.4%, while the labour force grew by 3.3%, causing a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. State-level data to Sep-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year (adding 9,370 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, matching the national rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park's median taxpayer income was $53,868 and average income was $59,278 in the financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages compared to Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. As of March 2025, current estimates project a median income of approximately $59,702 and an average income of $65,698 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census shows that incomes in Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park rank modestly, between the 31st and 36th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.7% of residents (2,304 people), similar to regional levels where 31.8% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 29th percentile.

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.3% houses and 21.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park was 28.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (40.2%) or rented (31.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,733 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $314, compared to Adelaide metro's $325 and the national figure of $375.

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.6 percent of all households, including 27.2 percent couples with children, 22.8 percent couples without children, and 14.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.4 percent, with lone person households at 31.3 percent and group households comprising 3.0 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 19.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (25.7%).

A substantial 24.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 5.7% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education. Educational facilities include Hendon Primary School and Our Lady Queen of Peace School, serving a total of 521 students. These schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area has fewer school places per 100 residents (7.6) compared to the regional average (13.6), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 38 active transport stops operating within Royal Park-Hendon-Albert Park area, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 15 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,073 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 153 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per stop.

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

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are prevalent, with older age cohorts experiencing them to a higher degree. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.8% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues impacting 9.2% of residents and arthritis affecting 8.6%. A total of 66.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 68.9%. The area has 15.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,077 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 20.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the challenges presented.

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park 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

Royal Park-Hendon-Albert Park, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.9% of residents born overseas and 26.6% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.2%. The 'Other' religious category was slightly overrepresented at 1.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

Ancestry-wise, English (22.8%), Australian (21.3%), and Other (9.7%) were the top groups. Notably, Serbian (3.7% vs regional 1.3%), Polish (2.3% vs 1.4%), and Croatian (1.7% vs 1.1%) ethnicities were overrepresented.

Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Royal Park-Hendon-Albert Park is 37 years, lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and close to the national average of 38. The 25-34 cohort makes up 18.9% of the local population, higher than the Greater Adelaide average, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 4.3%. According to the 2021 Census data, the proportion of people aged 25-34 has increased from 16.9% to 18.9%, while the 55-64 age group has decreased from 12.4% to 10.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Royal Park-Hendon-Albert Park, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 18%, reaching 1,528 people from the current figure of 1,292.