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Athol Park has an estimated 2,123 residents, up from 2,023 at the 2021 Census — a change of 100 people, or 4.9%. That puts 2,259 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population statistics analyzed for the wider region and address checks conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Athol Park has an estimated population of 2,123 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 100 residents (4.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,023 individuals. This trend is calculated from the resident population of 2,113 assessed by AreaSearch using the ABS release of June 2025 ERP statistics along with an extra 30 validated new addresses added post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,258 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locales monitored by AreaSearch.
The 4.9% rate of growth post-Census trails the state average (7.5%) by 2.6 percentage points, indicating solid growth. The expansion was mostly propelled by net overseas migration, which made up roughly 87.0% of the overall gains in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 zone. Where these are missing, or for periods past 2032, calculations scale down regional and LGA age projections issued by the SA State Government in 2023 (using 2021 baseline data) to the SA2 level using weighted aggregation. Future growth forecasts point to an expansion that exceeds the national median, with the suburb of Athol Park anticipated to add 364 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 16.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Athol Park over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 6.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from statistical divisions, the suburb of Athol Park averages approximately 12 residential building approvals annually, summing to 64 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 17 permits have been registered. The past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) saw only 0.4 additional residents per constructed dwelling, meaning residential additions are keeping pace with or outrunning local demand, giving purchasers more choices and facilitating population gains that might surpass standard models, with new properties averaging a construction cost of $320,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $5.1 million were logged this financial year, which underscores the residential nature of the suburb. The rate of building activity per resident in the suburb of Athol Park is roughly 75% of the Greater Adelaide average, though it places at the 81st percentile when compared to all locations across the country. Of the recent approvals, 33.0% were for separate houses and 67.0% were for medium to high-density options like townhouses or units. This orientation toward denser housing offers cheaper entry points for buyers, attracting those looking to downsize, investors, and first-time buyers. This is a clear change from the established housing stock, which is 72.0% separate houses, indicating a reduction in raw land and a shift toward modern preferences for varied, affordable housing. There are about 136 people for every approved home, highlighting a low-density market. Long-term demographic forecasts show the suburb of Athol Park adding 354 residents by 2041 when measured from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Current building rates are tracking well with this projected growth, though house hunters may face rising competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Athol Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects close to Athol Park, worth an estimated $1.39 billion. 4 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major works, and planning policies play a major role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects of interest in the wider region include Our Port, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage Three, SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, and the Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program, with details provided on those most relevant.
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St. James, Kidman Park
An 11 hectare masterplanned residential community by Fairland on the former Metcash distribution centre site. The project will deliver more than 430 homes including detached houses, terraces and apartments, together with 1.6 hectares of open space connected to the River Torrens Linear Park. Construction of homes is well underway, new housing releases continue through 2026, and a separate 8000 sqm mixed-use lifestyle precinct with retail, childcare, apartments and commercial space is also under construction.
St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7
Mixed-use redevelopment and final expansion stages of the St Clair masterplanned community. ISPT is progressing a Planning and Design Code Amendment to rezone the vacant land north of St Clair Village Shopping Centre into the Suburban Activity Centre Zone and increase the maximum building height from four to seven storeys. The proposal is intended to enable future residential apartments, expanded retail, commercial uses, hospitality, childcare and associated public realm improvements adjacent to St Clair Railway Station.No development application for specific buildings has yet been lodged.
Woodville Place
A 5.2-hectare master-planned urban renewal project in Woodville Gardens. The development will create 154 new homes in total, including 37 affordable house and land packages and 30 homes for public housing. The staged redevelopment began in 2023 with an estimated completion in 2026. The community is located close to the city, schools, shops, and public transport.
Rosewater Loop Project
A community project developing a shared path for walking and riding, incorporating landscaping, community facilities, and public art. Key elements include the installation of water points, construction of gravel and sealed paths, and the addition of signage and artwork to enhance community pride and deter vandalism.
Babcock Facility Expansion
An expansion of Babcock Australasia's facility in Woodville North, involving the construction of a new warehouse assembly hall to support the upgrade of Australia's Defence High Frequency Communications System (JP9101) and future defence projects.
Traffic Safety Improvements - Russell Terrace, Woodville
Project to install new traffic control devices along Russell Terrace to slow traffic and improve safety, coinciding with upcoming road rehabilitation works.
St Clair
A master-planned community being developed on the site of the former Cheltenham Racecourse. The development includes a variety of housing types, parks, wetlands, and a retail precinct, creating a new residential hub in Adelaide's west.
1,070 residents of Athol Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,133. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 66.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A review of local data by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Athol Park has a diverse labor force, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 7.3%. In March 2026, there were 1,070 employed residents, with the jobless rate sitting 1.7% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%. The labor force participation rate closely tracks the metro average of 66.6%. Census data shows that a minor 5.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by restrictions during the pandemic.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and accommodation & food. Manufacturing is highly concentrated, with a concentration 1.9 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, education & training accounts for just 4.2% of local workers, compared to 9.3% across the wider region. Despite local job opportunities, a comparison of census workplace numbers to the overall population suggests that a large portion of the workforce travels outside the suburb for work. Analysis of AreaSearch data, which combines SALM and ABS figures from larger statistical regions, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment rose by 7.3% and the labour force grew by 4.6%, leading to a 2.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2%, labour force expansion of 4.0%, and a much smaller unemployment reduction of 0.2 percentage points. For additional context regarding future labour demand in Athol Park, the five and ten-year employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide useful benchmarks. These forecasts have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to estimate how regional job numbers might evolve. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industries. When these sector-specific growth rates are applied to Athol Park's current employment composition, the result is an estimated local employment increase of 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, although it is important to note that this calculation uses a basic weighting method for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Athol Park is $1,380 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $650 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,074 a year against an average of $51,274. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The suburb of Athol Park displays income levels below the national benchmark, based on ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers in the suburb of Athol Park recorded a median income of $46,074 and an average income of $51,274, compared to Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 and $66,852. Adjusting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year suggests current incomes of roughly $50,760 (median) and $56,489 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Athol Park lie between the 19th and 26th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 33.8% of the population (717 people), reflecting the metro-wide rate of 31.8% in this bracket. Financial strain from housing is high, with residents retaining only 81.6% of their income, which places the area in the 23rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Athol Park had 725 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 1% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 23.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 71.5% of all dwellings in the suburb of Athol Park, with the remaining 28.5% comprising medium or high-density dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This compares to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metro Adelaide. The home ownership rate was 23.6%, lagging the metropolitan average, with the rest of the market split between homes with a mortgage (35.4%) and rented properties (41.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was below the metro Adelaide average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent of $320 matched the metro Adelaide benchmark of $320.
On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in the suburb of Athol Park are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Athol Park counted 725 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 68.3%, consisting of couples with children (33.9%), couples without children (18.6%), and single-parent households (13.8%). The remaining 31.7% are non-family households, which are mostly single persons (26.1%) alongside group living arrangements (5.2%). The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.2% of adults in Athol Park hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 17.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The proportion of residents holding higher qualifications in the suburb of Athol Park is below the regional average, with 22.2% of people aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This indicates potential for future training and educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational qualifications are also common, with 27.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (17.4%). Enrolment in education is strong, with 31.0% of the population currently studying.
This group is composed of 10.5% in primary schools, 7.8% in high schools, and 5.5% undertaking tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Athol Park reaches 16 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 600 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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A review of public transport shows 16 active stops within the suburb of Athol Park, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 10 different routes, providing 596 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars being the main transport mode at 87%, followed by buses at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. A small 5.8% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 85 trips daily across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 37 weekly trips at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.1% of residents in Athol Park report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The suburb of Athol Park displays favorable health metrics based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common conditions observed across both young and senior populations. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at approximately 47% of the population (~1,004 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 6.7% and 5.8% of the population, respectively. However, 77.1% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 67.9%.
The population aged under 65 exhibits strong health profiles. The suburb of Athol Park has 14.3% of its population aged 65 or older (303 people), compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for these older residents are especially strong, ranking higher nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.2% of Athol Park residents were born overseas and 66.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (21.7%) and English (11.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Athol Park ranks as one of the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 54.2% of residents born outside Australia and 66.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 36.8% of the local population. The most significant religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 17.6% of residents, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Athol Park are Vietnamese at 21.7% of the population (compared to the regional average of 1.2%), Other at 20.0% (compared to 9.7% regionally), and English at 11.6% (compared to 27.8% regionally).
There are also notable differences in other groups, with Serbian ancestry at 2.3% (versus 0.4% regionally), Filipino at 4.3% (versus 1.0%), and Polish at 1.2% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Athol Park is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 30.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 34 years in the suburb of Athol Park is below the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (16.4%) and a lower proportion aged 75 - 84 (3.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has expanded from 6.9% to 8.8% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.5% to 10.6%. Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Athol Park will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group expected to see the fastest growth at 28%, adding 63 residents to reach a total of 289.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Athol Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,023 at the 2021 Census → 2,123 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40050). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.