Virginia - Waterloo Corner

Virginia - Waterloo Corner lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Virginia Waterloo Corner's population is approximately 9,328 as of May 2026. This figure represents a growth of 3,635 people (63.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,693 people. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 8,799 in June 2025 and an additional 2,181 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 68 persons per square kilometer. Virginia Waterloo Corner's growth exceeded both the state (7.5%) and Greater Adelaide levels, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 87.1% of overall population gains 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 by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth for Virginia Waterloo Corner, placing it in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas by 2041. The area is expected to expand by 4,888 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 46.7% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Virginia - Waterloo Corner was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Virginia Waterloo Corner has seen approximately 417 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 2,088 homes. As of FY26320 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.2 people move to the area per dwelling built each year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost for new properties is $281,000.

This financial year has seen $68.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Virginia Waterloo Corner records 273% more new home approvals per capita. New building activity consists of 97% standalone homes and 3% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character. With around 13 people per dwelling approval, Virginia Waterloo Corner exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 4,359 residents by 2041.

Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Virginia - Waterloo Corner has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

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Virginia - Waterloo Corner has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Virginia has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. Over the past year, there was an estimated 1.1% employment growth.

As of December 2025, 3610 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is 0.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Virginia lags behind Greater Adelaide at 53.8% compared to 66.0%. According to Census responses, only 12.0% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Virginia shows strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 11.6 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 12.7% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. The ratio of workers to residents indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the past year, employment increased by 1.1% while labour force grew by 1.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a drop in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Virginia - Waterloo Corner's employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Virginia - Waterloo Corner SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,216 and an average of $61,003. This is below the national average. Greater Adelaide, meanwhile, had a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Virginia - Waterloo Corner would be approximately $59,730 (median) and $67,207 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Virginia - Waterloo Corner rank modestly, between the 27th and 30th percentiles. Income distribution data shows that 32.6% of locals (3,040 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, closely mirroring regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, 85.3% of income remains, ranking at the 29th percentile nationally.

Virginia - Waterloo Corner is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Virginia - Waterloo Corner's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 93.8% houses and 6.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Virginia - Waterloo Corner is higher at 42.0%, with the rest either mortgaged (43.9%) or rented (14.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $1,600, above Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure is $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Virginia - Waterloo Corner's mortgage repayments are lower at $1,600 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Virginia - Waterloo Corner has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 70.9% of all households, including 31.5% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Virginia - Waterloo Corner faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.5%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificates (27.7%). Educational participation is high, with 27.1% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.9% in primary, 6.1% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 47 active public transport stops in Virginia's Waterloo Corner area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with three individual routes providing a total of 70 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 832 meters from the nearest stop. As it is predominantly residential, most residents commute outward, with car being the primary mode at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 12% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 10 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

The level of general health in Virginia - Waterloo Corner is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Virginia - Waterloo Corner shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 49% of the total population (~4,589 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.2% of residents) and asthma (8.1%), while 66.7% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Health outcomes among the working-age population are generally typical. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,718 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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

Virginia's Waterloo Corner exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 29.1% of its population born overseas and 28.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Virginia - Waterloo Corner, accounting for 44.0% of the population. Notably, Buddhism was overrepresented, comprising 9.0%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (25.5%), Australian (23.3%), and Other (9.6%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Vietnamese at 6.9% (regional average 1.2%), Italian at 7.6% (regional average 5.2%), and Greek at 3.6% (regional average 2.0%).

Virginia - Waterloo Corner's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Virginia-Waterloo Corner was 37 years old in 2021, slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort made up 18.6% of the population locally, which is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average, while the 15-24 age group was under-represented at 9.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows a decrease in median age from 38 to 37 years old. The 35-44 age group grew from 11.9% to 14.3%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 16.9% to 18.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 11.7% to 9.4%, and the 65-74 group dropped from 11.6% to 9.8%. By 2041, Virginia-Waterloo Corner is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition, with the 35-44 group projected to grow by 59%, reaching 2,116 people from 1,332.