Clovelly Park

Clovelly Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the population of Clovelly Park is estimated at around 3,261 people. This reflects an increase of 135 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,126 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 3,185 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,293 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Clovelly Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 87.0% 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. As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth of national statistical areas is projected for Clovelly Park. The suburb is expected to increase by 619 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 22.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates that Clovelly Park has received approximately 21 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 106 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25 is 3.1, suggesting demand outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $335,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

This financial year has seen $4.0 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Clovelly Park maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability inline with regional patterns. New developments consist of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift towards denser housing options that appeal to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This trend represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 69.0% houses. The location has approximately 202 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low-density market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Clovelly Park is expected to grow by 728 residents through to 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace despite projected growth and increasing competition among buyers as the population increases.

Clovelly Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Two projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area: Tonsley Innovation District, Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development, Tram Grade Separation Projects, and Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building). The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Clovelly Park has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Clovelly Park has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.1% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year.

Compared to Greater Adelaide's unemployment rate of 4.0%, Clovelly Park's is 1.1% higher. Workforce participation in Clovelly Park was 66.0%, slightly above Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Notably, health care & social assistance has a particularly high employment specialization, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has limited presence in Clovelly Park, with only 6.1% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force increased by 2.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clovelly Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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

Clovelly Park had a median taxpayer income of $56,077 and an average income of $64,505 in the financial year 2022. This is roughly national average, differing from Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,272 (median) and $72,781 (average), based on a 12.83% increase since financial year 2022. In Clovelly Park, household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly between the 39th and 41st percentiles in the 2021 Census. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 36.1% of residents (1,177 people), similar to regional levels at 31.8%. Housing affordability was severe, with only 83.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

In Clovelly Park, as per the latest Census findings, 69.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 30.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is similar to Adelaide metro's dwelling structure, which was 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clovelly Park stood at 27.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.9% and rented ones at 35.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,616, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,700. The median weekly rent in Clovelly Park was $358, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Clovelly Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Clovelly Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.0% of all households, including 30.0% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 26.9% and group households comprising 7.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4 people.

Clovelly Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 34.9% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and the SA4 region average of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 10.1% while certificates account for 18.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in tertiary education, 10.0% in primary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities appear to be situated outside the immediate catchment boundaries, necessitating families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Clovelly Park has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together facilitate 958 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 180 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 136 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 63 weekly trips per individual stop.

Clovelly Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Clovelly Park residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions compared to the general population but higher than national averages among older and at-risk groups.

Approximately 52% of Clovelly Park's population (~1,712 people) have private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.8%) and asthma (7.8%), while 71.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% in Greater Adelaide. Clovelly Park has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (443 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

Clovelly 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

Clovelly Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.2% of its population born overseas and 36.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clovelly Park, accounting for 35.0% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 11.2%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.6%), Australian (20.4%), and Other (15.8%). The latter is significantly higher than the regional average of 9.8%. Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: Indian at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 2.4%, Polish at 0.9% versus 1.1%, and German at 4.9% against a regional average of 5.0%.

Clovelly Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Clovelly Park has a median age of 34, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Clovelly Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (21.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 16.3% to 17.7%, while those aged 25 to 34 have risen from 20.2% to 21.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 9.1% to 8.1%. Demographic modeling indicates that Clovelly Park's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 age group, which is expected to grow by 25%, adding 146 residents and reaching a total of 724.