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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Brompton is around 3,917 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 188 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,729 people. AreaSearch's estimation is based on their resident population figure of 3,914 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,466 persons per square kilometer for Brompton, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 5.0% since the census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the state (7.5%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with the suburb of Brompton expected to expand by 843 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 21.4% over the 16-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 averaged approximately 33 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, around 168 homes were approved, with an additional 29 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years, indicating balanced supply and demand, which contributes to stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes was approximately $404,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year has seen $8.9 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Brompton shows comparable new home approvals per capita, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. The current development composition consists of 20% standalone homes and 80% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 43% houses, likely due to decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse, affordable housing options.

Brompton has around 118 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low-density area. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects that Brompton will gain approximately 840 residents by 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 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones are Bowden Final Development Parcels, Sentinel Build-to-Rent Project (Bowden), Cadence Bowden, and Muse. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Brompton exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Brompton has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth over the same period was estimated at 5.8%.

As of December 2025, Brompton's unemployment rate was 3.8%, 0.3% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation in Brompton was 69.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses, 11.8% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Professional & technical services have a particularly notable concentration in Brompton, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employs only 4.2% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels in Brompton increased by 5.8%, while the labour force grew by 4.8%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brompton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting 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 had a median taxpayer income of $57,176 and an average income of $66,893 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is roughly the national average, differing from Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 during the same period. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,991 (median) and $73,696 (average), based on a 10.17% growth in wages since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Brompton are around the 56th percentile nationally. Incomes predominantly fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, with 32.7% of residents (1,280 people), similar to regional levels at 31.8%. Residents spend about 17.7% of their income on housing costs, yet 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 75.2% houses and 24.9% 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, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Brompton was $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. 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 account for 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 constitute 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 2.5.

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

Brompton's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 42.9% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.8% in the SA3 area. The most common university qualification is a bachelor degree at 29.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational pathways account for 23.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 14.3%.

Educational participation is high in Brompton, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in tertiary education, 5.9% in primary education, and 3.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Brompton has ten operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by nine different routes that collectively facilitate 853 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically residing 209 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, Brompton sees most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 73%, followed by buses at 10% and cycling at 5%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.9, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 121 trips per day, equating to approximately 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average in Brompton, particularly among older age cohorts. Approximately 53% (~2,093 people) of Brompton residents have private health cover, slightly above the average SA2 area rate. Mental health issues and asthma were the most common medical conditions, affecting 13.5 and 6.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents in Brompton have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.5% (763 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with seniors facing some health outcome challenges that rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 has high cultural diversity, with 34.9% of its population born overseas and 29.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Brompton, comprising 37.4%. However, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 4.1% versus 2.4%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (23.7%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (11.1%). Notably, Greek (5.3%) and Polish (1.2%) populations are higher than regional averages of 2.0% and 1.0%, respectively. Serbian population is also slightly overrepresented at 0.6%.

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 Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 25.5% of Brompton's population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort represents 6.3%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.8% to 16.1% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 11.3% to 9.6%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 9.9% to 8.3%. Looking ahead to the year 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Brompton's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 66%, increasing from 215 to 358 people.