Allenby Gardens

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

As of February 2026, the population of Allenby Gardens is estimated to be around 2,114 people. This figure reflects an increase of 69 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,045. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,547 persons per square kilometer, placing Allenby Gardens in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest that Allenby Gardens is projected to experience an above median population growth among statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the suburb's population is expected to increase by 534 persons, reflecting a gain of 27.4% in total over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Allenby Gardens when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Allenby Gardens had approximately 4 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 24 homes were approved, with another 5 in FY-26.

This results in about 4.9 people moving to the area per dwelling built over those years. Supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $404,000, targeting the premium market segment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Allenby Gardens has significantly less development activity, 74.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, this activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity comprises 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, a significant departure from the current housing pattern of 74.0% houses. This shift indicates diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Allenby Gardens has a population density of around 227 people per approval. By 2041, it is forecasted to gain 580 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Allenby Gardens has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

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Allenby Gardens ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Allenby Gardens has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%.

As of September 2025, 1,293 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation is high at 75.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Only 10.6% of residents work from home. Employment concentrations include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Other services show strong specialization with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Education & training employs fewer locals at 7.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a slight unemployment rate decrease of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Allenby Gardens' employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.5% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

Allenby Gardens' income level is below the national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $53,168 and average income stands at $62,204, compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,847 (median) and $67,678 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Allenby Gardens, between the 48th and 48th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 32.7% of residents (691 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. After housing, 86.6% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Allenby Gardens' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Allenby Gardens stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.7% and rented ones at 24.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,810, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $323, similar to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Allenby Gardens' mortgage repayments were lower ($1,810 vs $1,863), and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Allenby Gardens has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.9% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Greater Adelaide average.

Allenby Gardens performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

University qualifications among Allenby Gardens residents aged 15 and above (30.6%) exceed the South Australian average (25.7%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.9% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas comprising 9.4% and certificates making up 20.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.7% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Allenby Gardens has six active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eleven different routes that together facilitate 1,242 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically living 236 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Allenby Gardens being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 86%, while cycling accounts for 2%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 177 trips per day, equating to approximately 207 weekly trips per individual stop.

Allenby Gardens's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Allenby Gardens.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch and found to be low among the general population, nearing the nation's average even among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,090 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.7 and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 71.7% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (401 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Allenby Gardens, surveyed in 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 27.1% of its residents born overseas and 31.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 56.3% of Allenby Gardens' population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Allenby Gardens at 3.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (18.8%), Australian (17.9%), and Italian (12.9%). However, these figures differed from Greater Adelaide's averages: English was lower (27.8%) and Italian higher (5.2%). Additionally, certain ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Greek (9.3% vs 2.0%), Polish (1.9% vs 1.0%), and Hungarian (0.6% vs 0.3%).

Allenby Gardens's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Allenby Gardens is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 11.7% of the population in Allenby Gardens, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. Conversely, the 5-14 age group makes up 10.2%, which is lower compared to Greater Adelaide. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 12.5% to 14.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.3% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Allenby Gardens, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 83%, reaching 217 individuals from a previous count of 118 people.