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Population
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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Aberfoyle Park is around 11,054. This figure reflects a decrease of 180 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,234. The current estimate of 11,054 is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025. This population level results in a density ratio of 1,892 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for Aberfoyle Park.
For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by 965 persons to reach a total of 11,049 by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 8.7% over the 16-year period.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Aberfoyle Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Aberfoyle Park had approximately 14 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 71 homes were approved, with another 13 approved in FY-26 so far. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply remained adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice.
The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings was $328,000. This financial year saw $20.8 million in commercial development approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Aberfoyle Park had significantly less development activity, 74.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes, which is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consisted of 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining Aberfoyle Park's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.
With around 897 people per dwelling approval, Aberfoyle Park reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 960 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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Infrastructure
Aberfoyle Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally
Four projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area: Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks, Thalassa Park Master Plan, Aberfoyle Park High School Redevelopment, and Aberfoyle Community Centre Expansion.
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Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project - Sauerbier and Homestead Creeks
A $1.83 million watercourse rehabilitation project funded by the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program. The project aims to improve the health of Sauerbier Creek and Homestead Creek within the upper Field River catchment in Aberfoyle Park. Key activities include upgrading stormwater flows and creek banks with improved drainage structures, installing natural erosion control solutions using logs, rocks and permeable fabric, adding wildlife-friendly litter traps, creating safe spaces and habitat refuges for threatened species including Southern Brown Bandicoots and Cunningham's Skinks, controlling weeds and planting local native species, and enhancing community connections with nature through workshops, signage and conservation activities. The project will restore creek areas, banks and aquatic habitats while improving water quality, waterway connectivity and biodiversity.
Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program
A joint Australian and South Australian Government program to conduct planning studies at priority at-grade level crossing locations across metropolitan Adelaide, and establish a ten-year Level Crossing Removal Program. Adelaide has 126 at-grade level crossings where boom gates can be closed for up to 25% of peak traffic periods. Priority sites under active planning include Cormack Road (Wingfield), Kings Road (Parafield), and Park Terrace (Salisbury). The program commenced in early 2022 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, with the first major removal project - Curtis Road, Munno Para - announced in May 2025 with a $250 million joint funding commitment and construction starting by 2027.
Aberfoyle Park High School Redevelopment
A $14 million facility upgrade completed in May 2022 including redevelopment of the performing arts centre with a 250-seat theatre, refurbishing existing buildings to create contemporary learning spaces and collaborative areas, creation of a new entrance and administration building, and enhanced indoor-outdoor learning environments. The project was delivered in three stages to minimize disruption to the school's 1,150 students and features contemporary architecture with natural materials and an earthen green palette inspired by the Australian bush.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis reveals Aberfoyle Park significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide
Aberfoyle Park has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%.
As of December 2025, 6,239 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation is 69.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. A low 11.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Conversely, accommodation & food services show lower representation at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 5.0% while labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate potential future demand within Aberfoyle Park. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Aberfoyle Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.
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Income
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis
The suburb of Aberfoyle Park had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $52,713 and the average income stood at $61,371. This compared to figures for Greater Adelaide of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,074 (median) and $67,612 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Aberfoyle Park, between the 45th and 51st percentiles. Income brackets indicated that the largest segment comprised 37.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,134 residents), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represented 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retained 87.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
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 latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Adelaide metropolitan area's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Aberfoyle Park stood at 35.1%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (49.9%) or rented (14.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517 as of August 2016, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Aberfoyle Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
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 account for the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Aberfoyle Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 26.0%, surpassing the SA3 area average of 18.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are 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.
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Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis shows 63 active public transport stops in Aberfoyle Park, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 26 different routes that together facilitate 822 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically located 217 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential and most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 90%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, only 11.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 117 trips are made per day, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Aberfoyle Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts
Aberfoyle Park's health metrics are close to national benchmarks.
Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are fairly standard across young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (around 5,667 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.1 and 8.8% of residents respectively. About 64.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of August 2021, the area has 22.6% of residents aged 65 and over (around 2,498 people), which is higher than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
In terms of cultural diversity, Aberfoyle Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Aberfoyle Park showed cultural diversity above average, with 9.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 22.5% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion, at 43.4%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.1%.
Top ancestry groups were English (34.1%, regional average 27.8%), Australian (26.5%) and Scottish (7.3%). Polish (1.5% vs regional 1.0%), German (6.3% vs 5.1%) and Dutch (1.7% vs 1.2%) were notably overrepresented.
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Age
Aberfoyle Park's median age exceeds the national pattern
Aberfoyle Park's median age is 42, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly higher than Australia's national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up a strong 12.7% of Aberfoyle Park's population compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.4% to 7.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 11.6% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 14.5% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Aberfoyle Park's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 42%, reaching 1,142 people from the current 806. This aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 58% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort is expected to decline by 180 people.