Walkerville

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

Walkerville's population was approximately 8,575 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 552 people, a growth rate of 6.9%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 8,023. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,562 in June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio was 2,429 persons per square kilometer, placing Walkerville in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Walkerville's growth rate exceeded that of the SA3 area (6.2%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected expansion of 1,450 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Walkerville among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Walkerville has averaged approximately 72 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 364 homes. As of FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents per year have been associated with each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand scenario. The average construction cost value for new properties has been $644,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment.

In FY-26, $20.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Walkerville has seen slightly more development activity, with 23.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity shows a skew towards compact living, with 61.0% attached dwellings and 39.0% detached dwellings. This shift offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, marking a considerable change from the current housing mix of 66.0% houses.

With around 170 people per dwelling approval, Walkerville exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Walkerville is forecasted to gain 1,437 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Walkerville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 18 potential impact projects in total. Notable ones are The Buckingham, Prospect Corner, 87 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development, and North Adelaide Golf Course Links Precinct Masterplan. Most relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Walkerville ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Walkerville has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. As of September 2025, 4,557 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Adelaide's and workforce participation similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area shows particular strength in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, labour force grew by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% and unemployment fall by 0.1%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 0.14%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Walkerville's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

Walkerville SA2 has a notably high national income level based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Walkerville is $62,795, with an average income of $115,248. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Considering a 12.83% increase in wages since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $70,852 (median) and $130,034 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Walkerville cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 26.2% of locals (2,246 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, similar to regional levels where 31.8% occupy this range. Higher earners make up a substantial portion with 35.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Walkerville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Walkerville's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.8% houses and 34.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares with Adelaide metro's 66.2% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Walkerville was at 42.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (28.9%) or rented (28.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $345. Nationally, Walkerville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Walkerville features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 66.2% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households making up 3.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

Walkerville's educational attainment is notably high, with 48.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. University qualifications include bachelor degrees at 30.1%, postgraduate qualifications at 14.3%, and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational pathways account for 21.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 12.1%. Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.6% in tertiary education, 8.4% in primary education, and 7.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 42 active transport stops in Walkerville, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 29 unique routes, offering a total of 2,608 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 176 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 372 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 62 weekly trips per individual stop.

Walkerville's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Walkerville residents have relatively positive health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 78% of the total population (6,645 people) has private health cover, compared to 64.0% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.9% and 6.4% of residents respectively. A total of 71.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide. As of the latest data (2021), Walkerville has 23.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,021 people), higher than the 17.9% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Walkerville's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 30.6% born overseas and 24.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Walkerville, accounting for 48.1%. Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 3.7% versus 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.6%), Australian (18.5%), and Other (9.0%). Italian (6.6%) and Greek (3.2%) were notably overrepresented while Vietnamese (1.7%) was underrepresented compared to regional averages.

Walkerville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Walkerville is 44 years, notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Walkerville has a notably over-represented cohort of 65-74 year-olds at 11.4%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.5% of Walkerville's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.2% to 11.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Walkerville. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly by 277 people (an 81% increase) from 343 to 621. The 0 to 4 age group shows more modest growth at 9%, adding only 27 residents.