Aberfoyle Park

Aberfoyle Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of Aberfoyle Park is estimated at around 11,191 people, reflecting a decrease of 43 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,234. This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resident population equates to a density ratio of 1,916 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population growth in the suburb during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of national areas, expecting the suburb to expand by 1,120 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 10.0% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Aberfoyle Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Aberfoyle Park has seen around 14 new homes approved each year. Between financial years FY21 and FY25, approximately 71 homes were approved, with another 7 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $328,000, consistent with regional patterns. This financial year has seen $20.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Aberfoyle Park shows significantly reduced construction activity, at 74.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, Aberfoyle Park's new building activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity consists of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 897 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Aberfoyle Park is expected to grow by 1,118 residents through to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Aberfoyle Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Four projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area: Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project at Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks, Thalassa Park Master Plan, Aberfoyle Park High School Redevelopment, and Aberfoyle Community Centre Expansion.

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Employment performance in Aberfoyle Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Aberfoyle Park has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2%.

As of June 2025, 6,167 residents were in work, and the unemployment rate was 0.9% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 64.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade, while accommodation & food showed lower representation at 5.3% versus the regional average of 6.8%.

The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 2.2%, and labour force increased by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Aberfoyle Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Aberfoyle Park's median income among taxpayers was $52,713 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $61,371 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $59,476 (median) and $69,245 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Aberfoyle Park rank modestly, between the 45th and 51st percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 37.4% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,185 residents), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Aberfoyle Park, as evaluated at the Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings. In Adelaide metro, this was 89.2% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Aberfoyle Park stood at 35.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.9% and rented ones at 14.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, while the median weekly rent was $340. In Adelaide metro, these figures were $1,452 and $314 respectively. Nationally, Aberfoyle Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 77.9% of all households, including 35.2% couples with children, 30.2% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Aberfoyle Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The educational profile of Aberfoyle Park stands out regionally with university qualification rates at 26.0% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA3 area average of 18.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 26.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education. There are seven schools operating within Aberfoyle Park, educating approximately 1,892 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1044) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes five primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 16.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.6, indicating Aberfoyle Park serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Analysis shows 63 active transport stops in Aberfoyle Park, served by buses via 25 routes offering 824 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average proximity to the nearest stop is 217 meters, indicating good accessibility. Service frequency averages 117 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Service frequency averages 117 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Aberfoyle Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Aberfoyle Park faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~5,737 people), slightly lagging that of the average SA2 area at 48.6%.

Mental health issues impact 9.1% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.8%. A total of 64.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.9% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 22.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,462 people), higher than the 21.0% in Greater Adelaide.

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

Aberfoyle Park exhibited above-average cultural diversity, with 9.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 22.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.4%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% in Greater Adelaide.

Ancestry-wise, English (34.1%), Australian (26.5%), and Scottish (7.3%) were the top groups. Notably, Polish (1.5%), German (6.3%), and Dutch (1.7%) were also overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Aberfoyle Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Aberfoyle Park has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up 12.4% of Aberfoyle Park's population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 6.7%, and the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Aberfoyle Park's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 62%, reaching 1,212 people from 749. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 63% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort is expected to decrease by 218 people.