Uraidla - Summertown
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Uraidla - Summertown's population is 6,422 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a 380-person increase from the 2021 Census figure of 6,042 people, representing a 6.3% rise. The change was inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimated resident population of 6,371 and 94 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 53 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Uraidla - Summertown has shown resilient growth with a 1.4% compound annual growth rate, surpassing its SA4 region's average. Natural growth contributed approximately 45.7% to overall population gains recently, although overseas and interstate migration also positively impacted growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted after adjustments made via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future trends project an above median population growth, with Uraidla - Summertown expected to expand by 1,173 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.5% over the 17 years.

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

Uraidla - Summertown has averaged approximately 51 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is sourced from the ABS on a financial year basis, totaling 258 homes over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), with one approval recorded so far in FY-26. An average of 2.2 new residents has been gained per dwelling built annually over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $531,000, reflecting developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

This financial year has seen $6.4 million in commercial approvals, highlighting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Uraidla - Summertown records about three-quarters the building activity per person while ranking among the 85th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 92.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 111 people per dwelling approval, Uraidla - Summertown exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by approximately 1,122 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Uraidla - Summertown has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance through changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Key projects include Hamilton Hill (former Youth Training Centre, Magill/Woodforde), Magill 5 Units Luxury Townhouse Project, emPowering Magill Community Battery, and South Eastern Freeway Upgrade. The below list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Uraidla - Summertown demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Uraidla - Summertown has a highly educated workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year.

The area had 3,642 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 65.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical. The area had a high specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Retail trade showed lower representation at 7.1% versus the regional average of 10.0%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 1.8%, while labour force grew by 1.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal rise in unemployment rate. State-level data to Sep-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Uraidla - Summertown's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Uraidla - Summertown's median income was $55,956 and average income was $76,708. This is higher than Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886. By March 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.83%, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,016 (median) and $85,015 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Uraidla - Summertown cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 30.1% of locals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. A significant 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Uraidla - Summertown is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Uraidla-Summertown's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.7% houses and 8.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Uraidla-Summertown was 41.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (44.9%) or rented (13.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,102, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Adelaide metro's $350. Nationally, Uraidla-Summertown's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Uraidla - Summertown features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 38.5% couples with children, 33.4% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Uraidla - Summertown shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Uraidla-Summertown is notably high, with 41.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 16.8%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.2% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Uraidla-Summertown's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,224 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1092) and includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 19.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.1, indicating that Uraidla-Summertown serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Uraidla-Summertown has 59 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of bus routes, totalling 9 individual routes. The weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 506.

Residents' access to transport is rated as limited, with an average distance of 670 meters to the nearest stop. Across all routes, there are approximately 72 daily trips, which equates to about 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Uraidla - Summertown's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows Uraidla-Summertown's health metrics are strong. Both young and elderly residents have low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is high at 58% (3,711 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 55.2%. The most common conditions are arthritis (7.3%) and mental health issues (7.0%). 72.1% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 68.5%. 19.4% of residents are aged 65+, totaling 1,247 people. Senior health outcomes exceed the general population in metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Uraidla - Summertown was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Uraidla-Summertown, in terms of cultural diversity, exceeds the average with 22.4% of its population born overseas and 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 39.4%. Judaism's representation is higher here at 0.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.2%), Australian (25.0%), and Scottish (7.0%). Hungarian (0.6% vs regional 0.3%) and German (6.6% vs 8.2%) are overrepresented, while Italian is notably lower at 6.5% compared to the region's 2.7%.

Uraidla - Summertown hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Uraidla-Summertown is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and older than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Uraidla-Summertown has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.3%). According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of people aged 75-84 has increased from 5.0% to 6.4%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 55-64 has decreased from 15.0% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Uraidla-Summertown's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 31%, adding 275 people and reaching a total of 1,165 from the current 889. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow by a modest 8%, with an increase of 24 people.