Brompton

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

Brompton's population is estimated at around 4,036 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 307 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,729. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,952 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and additional validation of 35 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,571 persons per square kilometer, placing Brompton in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, Brompton demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant increase in Brompton is forecasted, with an expected expansion of 1,028 persons to reach approximately 5,064 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 24.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Brompton has experienced approximately 33 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 166 homes were approved, with an additional 28 so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.7 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction value of new properties is $404,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, $8.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to residential growth. In terms of dwelling types, recent construction comprises 21.0% detached houses and 79.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 43.0% houses. This trend indicates diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Brompton shows characteristics of a growth area with around 122 people per dwelling approval.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Brompton is expected to grow by approximately 981 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Brompton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified ten relevant projects. Notable ones are Bowden Final Development Parcels, Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden), Cadence Bowden, and Muse. The following details those expected to have the greatest impact.

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The labour market in Brompton demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Brompton has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.6% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.4%.

As of September 2025, 2,400 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was 65.1%, slightly above Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area had a significant specialisation in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 4.4% and labour force by 4.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Adelaide's employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brompton's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this was a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of Brompton has a median taxpayer income of $57,176 and an average income of $66,893, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. This is roughly in line with national averages, which contrast with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 during the same period. As of September 2025, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $62,207 and an average income of around $72,780, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Brompton are clustered around the 56th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 32.7% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,319 residents), which aligns with the regional trend where this cohort also represents 31.8%. High housing costs consume approximately 17.7% of income in Brompton, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Brompton's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 43.1% houses and 56.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brompton stood at 17.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.4% and rented ones at 53.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. Median weekly rent was $380, higher than Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, Brompton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Brompton features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 53.3% of all households, including 14.3% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.7%, with lone person households at 35.1% and group households comprising 11.5%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Brompton shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

In Brompton, the proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications is 42.9%, exceeding both South Australia's (SA) state average of 25.7% and the SA3 area average of 28.8%. This high educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 29.5% of residents in this age group, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 23.1%, with advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 14.3%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.8% in tertiary, 5.9% in primary, and 3.4% in secondary education.

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

Brompton has ten active public transport stops currently operating, all of which serve buses. These stops are served by nine different routes in total, offering 853 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with Brompton residents typically residing just 209 meters away from the nearest stop on average.

Across all routes, there are an average of 121 daily trips, which equates to roughly 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Brompton faces significant health challenges with a considerably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average figures.

Among older age cohorts, this prevalence is even higher. As of approximately 5 August 2021, around 53% (~2,156 people) of Brompton's total population have private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions in the area, affecting 13.5% and 6.9% of residents respectively, as of this date. However, 64.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.9% across Greater Adelaide. Brompton has 18.7% (754 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.0% figure for Greater Adelaide. While health outcomes among seniors in Brompton require more attention than those of the broader population, no specific figures or dates are provided to quantify this challenge.

Brompton was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brompton's population has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.9% born overseas and 29.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Brompton, accounting for 37.4% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Brompton compared to Greater Adelaide, with 4.1% versus 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.7%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (11.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Greek (5.3% vs regional 4.7%), Polish (1.2% vs 1.4%), and Serbian (0.6% vs 1.3%) are overrepresented in Brompton.

Brompton's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Brompton has a median age of 35, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and slightly below Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group is strongly represented in Brompton at 25.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's figure, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 6.1%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 13.8% to 15.3% of Brompton's population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 9.9% to 8.3%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 11.3% to 9.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Brompton's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 82%, adding 172 people and reaching a total of 382 from its current figure of 209.