Uraidla - Summertown

Population growth drivers in Uraidla - Summertown are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Uraidla - Summertown's population was around 6,425 as of Nov 2025. This figure represents an increase of 383 people, a rise of 6.3%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 6,042. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 6,371 in June 2024 and an additional 96 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 53 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Uraidla - Summertown has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, outperforming the SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 45.7% to overall population gains during recent periods, while overseas and interstate migration also played positive roles.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas nationwide, with Uraidla - Summertown expected to expand by 1,173 persons to reach a total of 7,598 by 2041, reflecting a 17.4% increase over the 17-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Uraidla-Summertown averaged approximately 51 new dwelling approvals annually over recent years. In the period from FY2021 to FY2025, a total of 258 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved in FY2026 as of current data. This translates to an average of about 2.2 new residents per dwelling built annually over these years, indicating strong demand that may support property values.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is around $439,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY2026, commercial development approvals have reached approximately $6.4 million, reflecting the area's predominantly residential character. Comparatively, Uraidla-Summertown exhibits roughly 75% of Greater Adelaide's construction activity per capita and ranks in the 85th percentile nationally based on recent assessments. Current housing developments comprise approximately 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the existing pattern of predominantly houses (currently 92.0%).

This change may indicate diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With an average of around 111 people per dwelling approval, Uraidla-Summertown exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by approximately 1,119 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Uraidla - Summertown has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Hamilton Hill (former Youth Training Centre, Magill/Woodforde), Magill Campus Renewal Project, Morialta Performing Arts Centre, and Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Uraidla - Summertown ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Uraidla-Summertown has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%.

There were 3,693 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 1.8% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation in Uraidla-Summertown was 71.6%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.5%. According to Census responses, 16.6% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has a high specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Retail trade shows lower representation at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 10.0%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.4% alongside labour force growth of 3.3%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.1%. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight drop in unemployment to 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Uraidla-Summertown's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Uraidla - Summertown SA2 is high nationally, with a median assessed income of $57,390 and an average income of $78,011. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,440 (median) and $84,876 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Uraidla - Summertown cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 30.1% of locals (1,933 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, aligning with the region where this cohort also represents 31.8%. Notably, 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. 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, comprised 91.7% houses and 8.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Uraidla-Summertown was 41.3%, with the rest mortgaged (44.9%) or rented (13.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,102, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562 and national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Uraidla-Summertown was $400, compared to Adelaide metro's $320 and national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households at 2.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

Uraidla-Summertown's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (41.8%) than South Australia (25.7%) or Greater Adelaide (28.9%). Bachelor degrees are the most common (26.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.5% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (16.8%). Educational participation is high, with 30.5% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.2%), secondary education (9.2%), and tertiary education (7.1%).

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 serving a mix of bus routes. These are serviced by 9 individual routes, providing a total of 506 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 670 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 90%, with only 6% using public transport. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Uraidla - Summertown's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Uraidla - Summertown, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is high, at approximately 58% of the total population (~3,726 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.3 and 7.0% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.1%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,247 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Uraidla - Summertown records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Uraidla-Summertown has a cultural diversity index above 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 in Uraidla-Summertown, accounting for 39.4% of its residents. Notably, Judaism has an overrepresentation in Uraidla-Summertown, comprising 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.2%), Australian (25.0%), and Scottish (7.0%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.6%, compared to 0.3% regionally; German at 6.6%, compared to 5.1%; and Italian at 6.5%, compared to 5.2%.

Uraidla - Summertown's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Uraidla-Summertown is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and 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 population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.0% to 6.4%, while the 55-64 age group has decreased from 15.0% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate 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 group is expected to grow by a modest 8%, with an increase of 24 people.