Angle Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Angle Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Angle Park is around 2,027. This figure reflects a significant increase from the 2021 Census population of 1,555 people, marking a growth of 472 individuals (30.4%). AreaSearch's analysis, based on latest ERP data released by ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date, attributes this increase to overseas migration contributing approximately 89.0% of overall population gains. The suburb's population density stands at 1,894 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Angle Park's growth rate of 30.4% since the 2021 Census surpasses both state (7.1%) and metropolitan area figures, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Looking ahead, ABS/Geoscience Australia projections indicate an above median population growth for national areas, with Angle Park expected to expand by 380 persons to reach approximately 2,407 inhabitants by 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth of national areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 380 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 0.1% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Angle Park when compared nationally

Angle Park has seen approximately 46 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 232 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 8 approvals recorded. The area has experienced an average of 0.4 people moving in per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more choices while enabling population growth.

The average expected construction cost value for new properties is around $335,000. In the current financial year, commercial development approvals totalled $15.1 million, indicating steady investment activity in Angle Park. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Angle Park has 243% more new home approvals per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 67% detached houses and 33% townhouses or apartments, providing a mix of medium-density options across different price brackets. With around 33 people moving in per dwelling approval, Angle Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by 1 resident by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Angle Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

No changes can influence a region's performance more than modifications to local infrastructure, significant projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Regency Park Industrial Precinct Renewal, The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre Redevelopment, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage Three. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market performance in Angle Park lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Angle Park has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 9.4% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year.

This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025682 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Angle Park lags behind Greater Adelaide at 49.2% compared to 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and accommodation & food.

Manufacturing shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 4.8% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The ratio of 1 worker for each resident indicates substantial local employment opportunities. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, and labour force increased by 3.0%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insight into potential future demand within Angle Park. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Angle Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Income in Angle Park is lower than average nationally according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022. The median income was $43,560 and the average was $48,882. In Greater Adelaide, the median income was $52,592 and the average was $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes in Angle Park would be approximately $49,149 (median) and $55,154 (average). Census data from 2021 shows that income levels in Angle Park fall between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationally. The majority of residents, 31.0% or 628 people, earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the metropolitan region where 31.8% of residents are in this income bracket. Housing affordability is a significant issue in Angle Park, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

Angle Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Angle Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.1% houses and 41.9% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Adelaide metro's 69.1% houses and 30.9% others. Home ownership in Angle Park stood at 13.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.2% and rented ones at 51.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,517, and the median weekly rent was $199, compared to Adelaide metro's $295. Nationally, Angle Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Angle Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.2% of all households, including 29.7% couples with children, 16.4% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.8%, with lone person households at 31.9% and group households comprising 4.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.3.

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

Angle Park's educational qualifications trail Australian averages. 21.3% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 26.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (18.4%).

Educational participation is high at 27.7%, including 9.9% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 5.1% in tertiary education. SEDA College SA - The Parks Campus serves Angle Park but has no enrolled students as of the latest data. Secondary education is dominated by one school, while primary students typically attend schools in adjacent areas due to lack of local schools. Residents must travel for educational services.

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

Angle Park has seven active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eight different routes that collectively facilitate 626 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents being located an average of 222 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 89 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 89 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Angle Park is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Angle Park faces significant health challenges with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average, particularly amongst older age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 46%, covering around 940 people, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's 49.8% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect about 11.1% of residents, while arthritis impacts 6.8%.

Conversely, 65.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 66.1% in Greater Adelaide. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.4%, with around 413 people falling into this category, compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require particular attention due to the challenges faced by this cohort.

Angle Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Angle Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.4% of its population born overseas and 52.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Angle Park, comprising 41.3% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 11.6% of the population compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 6.1%.

The top three ancestry groups in Angle Park are Australian (16.6%), English (16.5%), and Other (16.0%). Notably, Vietnamese people make up 15.6% of Angle Park's population, higher than the regional average of 5.9%, while Serbian and Croatian populations also exceed their respective regional averages at 2.2% and 1.0%.

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

The median age in Angle Park is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 85 and above make up 6.2% of the population, while those aged 5 to 14 comprise 9.7%. Since 2021, the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.5% to 11.7%, and the 25 to 34 age group has risen from 13.4% to 14.5%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 10.7% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to increase by 51 people (44%), growing from 117 to 169. Notably, those aged 65 and above are projected to account for 84% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.