Balhannah

Population growth drivers in Balhannah are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Balhannah's population is estimated at around 1,833 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 77 people (4.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,756 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,771 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 58 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the Balhannah statistical area (Lv2) was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected for the Balhannah (SA2), with the area expected to increase by 273 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 14.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Balhannah recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Balhannah averaged approximately 5 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, an estimated 26 homes were approved, with none yet in FY-26. Each year, around 2.9 new residents are gained per dwelling built during these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are constructed at an average cost of $510,000, targeting the premium market segment. This financial year, $946,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Adelaide where Balhannah has 73.0% less development activity per person. The area's low construction rate typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although recent activity has increased. Balhannah reflects a low-density area with around 213 people per approval, primarily consisting of detached houses to maintain its traditional character and appeal to families seeking space. Future projections estimate Balhannah will add approximately 263 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

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AreaSearch analysis places Balhannah well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Balhannah has an educated workforce with key sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.7% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.1%.

As of September 2025992 residents were employed at a rate 1.2% below Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area had significant employment in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with a share 3.5 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance was under-represented at 14.7% compared to Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census data comparison of working and resident populations. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force grew by 3.0%, with unemployment remaining stable. This contrasted with Greater Adelaide where employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell slightly. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National unemployment stood at 4.3%, but SA's employment growth outpaced the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Balhannah's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Balhannah is $54,164 and average income is $69,353. This compares to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $58,930 (median) and $75,456 (average), based on an 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since June 2023. The 2021 Census reveals Balhannah's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 31.3% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 (573 individuals), similar to the regional figure of 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Balhannah's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 95.4% houses and 4.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Adelaide metro's 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Balhannah stood at 41.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.7% and rented ones at 14.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,647, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,733. Median weekly rent in Balhannah was $335, compared to Adelaide metro's $350. Nationally, Balhannah's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 78.6% of all households, including 37.6% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Balhannah demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 28.9%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 42.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.9%) and certificates (24.8%). Educational participation is high, with 28.4% currently enrolled in formal education, broken down into primary (10.5%), secondary (8.9%), and tertiary (4.1%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Balhannah has ten active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that together facilitate 105 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average located 272 meters from the nearest stop.

Each route runs approximately 15 trips per day, resulting in about ten weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Balhannah is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Balhannah shows superior health outcomes among both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~997 people) of Balhannah's total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and asthma (7.5%). 70.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 68.5% in Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, 23.9% (438 people) of Balhannah's population is aged 65 or over, higher than the 19.9% in Greater Adelaide. The health outcomes among seniors are notably strong and exceed those of the general population.

Balhannah is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Balhannah had a lower cultural diversity, with 86.5% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 97.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 43.6%. Judaism was underrepresented at 0%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.8%), Australian (25.8%), and German (9.5%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.8% versus 0.7% regionally, Dutch at 2.0% versus 1.8%, and Scottish at 8.5% versus 7.6%.

Balhannah hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Balhannah is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also exceeds the Australian median of 38. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented in Balhannah at 13.3%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 9.1%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.5% to 7.6% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 14.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Balhannah. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase by 68 people (124%), from 54 to 123. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 59% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 35-44 age group shows no projected growth, remaining at 0 people.