Buckland Park

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Buckland Park's population is estimated at around 2,199 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,100 people (2121.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 99 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,757, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 1,222 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 38 persons per square kilometer. Buckland Park's 2121.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.1%), along with the metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 83.0% 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, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 114 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a decrease of 89.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Buckland Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Buckland Park has seen approximately 252 new home approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,261 homes. As of FY-26, 95 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed in Buckland Park between FY-21 and FY-25 is zero. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and potentially enabling population growth.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes in Buckland Park is $356,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In the current financial year, there have been $45.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Buckland Park shows a 14362.0% higher development activity per person. This is significantly higher than national averages, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction in Buckland Park comprises 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With approximately zero people per dwelling approval, Buckland Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Given population projections indicating stability or decline, housing demand pressures in Buckland Park are expected to remain reduced, benefiting potential buyers.

Buckland Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the region. Notable ones include Riverlea Estate in Buckland Park Township, Palms Shopping Village Riverlea, Riverlea Masterplanned Community, and Virginia Grove. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Buckland Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Buckland Park has a diverse workforce with equal representation of white and blue collar jobs. Its construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 5.1% and estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025167 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 59.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, construction, and wholesale trade. The area has a notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels 35.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 8.3% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. There are 13.0 workers for every resident, indicating Buckland Park functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6% while labour force grew by 2.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Buckland Park's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 4.9% over five years and 10.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 2022 shows that income in Buckland Park is below the national average. The median income is $54,712 and the average income stands at $61,910. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,732 (median) and $69,853 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Buckland Park rank modestly, between the 38th and 51st percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 40.9% of residents (899 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.8% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of income, indicating strong purchasing power.

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

Buckland Park's dwelling structures, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or others. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's structure which comprised 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Buckland Park stood at 46.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.3% and rented ones at 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,764, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure for Buckland Park was recorded at $291, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, Buckland Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Buckland Park has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 57.9 percent of all households, including 26.3 percent couples with children, 39.5 percent couples without children, and no single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.1 percent, with lone person households at 10.5 percent and group households comprising none of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Buckland Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 7.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas, both at 0%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 25.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, primarily certificates (25.9%) and advanced diplomas (0%). Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: secondary education (11.7%), primary education (5.9%), and tertiary education (5.9%).

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Buckland Park has four operational public transport stops, all of which serve buses. These stops are covered by two distinct routes, offering a total of 65 weekly passenger trips.

On average, there are nine trips per day across all routes, translating to about 16 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Buckland Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Buckland Park faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~1,132 people), slightly lagging behind Greater Adelaide's average of 47.2%.

Diabetes affects 10.3% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.3%. A total of 68.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (391 people), which is higher than the 13.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Buckland 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

Buckland Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.4% of its population born overseas and 51.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Buckland Park, comprising 55.6% of the population. Buddhism is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide's average, making up 30.0% of Buckland Park's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (21.8%), Vietnamese (17.6%), and Australian (11.8%). Notably, New Zealanders (2.5%), Poles (2.5%), and Serbians (2.5%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

Buckland Park's median age is 45 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up 15.6% of Buckland Park's population, compared to Greater Adelaide's percentage, while the 15-24 cohort constitutes 8.1%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Adelaide. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is higher than the national average of 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, Buckland Park's 15 to 24 age group grew from 0.0% to 8.1%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 11.7% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 19.1% to 12.6%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 21.3% to 17.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that Buckland Park's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 85+ cohort at 0%, adding 0 residents to reach 0. However, population declines are projected for the 75-84 and 0-4 cohorts.