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Population
Population growth drivers in Clovelly Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
By May 2026, the estimated population of Clovelly Park is around 3,248, reflecting a 122-person increase from the 2021 Census figure of 3,126. This rise equates to a 3.9% change since the previous census. AreaSearch data indicates a resident population of 3,188 in June 2025, with an additional 7 validated new addresses contributing to the increase. The population density is approximately 3,280 persons per square kilometer, placing Clovelly Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, ending in May 2026, the suburb has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outperforming its SA4 region. Overseas migration drove this growth, contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch projections for Clovelly Park are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 using 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future trends project an above median population growth for the suburb, expecting an increase of 531 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 14.5% over the 16-year period.
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Development
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 Clovelly Park experienced approximately 23 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 117 homes. As of FY-26, 36 approvals have been recorded. Based on an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, supply and demand appear balanced, with stable market conditions. The average construction value for new properties is $335,000.
In FY-26, there have been $13.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Clovelly Park exhibits comparable construction activity per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. New development consists of 41.0% detached houses and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the existing housing pattern of 69.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 115 people per dwelling approval, Clovelly Park is considered a low-density area.
Future projections estimate Clovelly Park will add 471 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Clovelly Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects expected to influence this region. Notable projects include Tonsley Innovation District, Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development, Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building), and Tram Grade Separation Projects. The following list details those most relevant.
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Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building)
Stage 1 of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network redevelopment, anchored by a new seven-storey Acute Services Building at the front of Flinders Medical Centre. The tower delivers 17,000 square metres of new built area plus 3,000 square metres of refurbishment, adding 98 clinical spaces. It will house two 32-bed adult inpatient units, an 18-bay Medical Day Unit, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit with a dedicated CT scanner suite, four operating theatres with a 14-bay recovery area, a Day of Surgery Admissions area, a new Podiatry department, and a dedicated floor for the FMC Eye Surgery Clinic which integrates the network's ophthalmology services into a single facility (a first for South Australia's public health system). The new building will form the hospital's main entrance with a large lobby, retail outlet and undercover drop-off zone. The wider Stage 1 program also includes a 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Margaret Tobin Centre (opening March 2026), 48 new beds at Noarlunga Hospital (opened November 2025), 32 beds across two wards at the Repat Health Precinct (opened 2024), and supporting upgrades to mortuary (completed October 2025), kitchen, sterilisation services and electrical infrastructure. More than 20 million dollars of new major medical equipment will be installed including advanced imaging, automated pharmacy dispensing cabinets and a new CT scanner. Designed by ARM Architecture with Silver Thomas Hanley, with Built Environs as Managing Contractor and Aurecon providing structural and civil engineering. The Acute Services Building is expected to open in early 2028.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Tram Grade Separation Projects
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass. While tram services resumed on 26 January 2026, ongoing construction continues through mid-2026 for intersection upgrades at Anzac Highway, building shared-use paths for the Mike Turtur Bikeway, and final landscaping.
Tonsley Innovation District
61-hectare renewal of the former Mitsubishi site into a mixed-use innovation precinct led by Renewal SA with partners including Flinders University, TAFE SA and Peet (Tonsley Village). The district continues staged delivery of commercial, education, research and residential assets under a 2012-2028 masterplan. Recent updates include continued tenancy growth under the MAB, Flinders Factory of the Future and Tonsley Technical College works, new commercial builds, and a Peet-led expansion adding nearly 50 new terrace homes and public open space.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development
A $70 million social and youth housing development by Junction Australia within the Tonsley Innovation District. Stage 1 comprises 50 apartments in a 7-storey building (8 studios, 17 one-bedroom, and 22 two-bedroom apartments, with 3 disability-compliant units), completed by early 2025. Stage 2 will add 63 apartments in an 8-storey building, targeted for completion by early 2027. Total of 113 homes with 7.5-star energy rating. The development includes Junction Australia's relocated headquarters (150 staff), community service hub, caf', co-working space, and bike hub. Built by Schiavello and supported by $15.2 million from the Federal Government's Social Housing Accelerator Program and additional funding from the Housing Australia Future Fund.
Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program
A joint Australian and South Australian Government program to conduct planning studies at priority at-grade level crossing locations across metropolitan Adelaide, and establish a ten-year Level Crossing Removal Program. Adelaide has 126 at-grade level crossings where boom gates can be closed for up to 25% of peak traffic periods. Priority sites under active planning include Cormack Road (Wingfield), Kings Road (Parafield), and Park Terrace (Salisbury). The program commenced in early 2022 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, with the first major removal project - Curtis Road, Munno Para - announced in May 2025 with a $250 million joint funding commitment and construction starting by 2027.
Employment
Employment performance in Clovelly Park has been broadly consistent with national averages
Clovelly Park has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% as of December 2025. The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.
As of December 2025, 1,789 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Clovelly Park was 71.1%, exceeding Greater Adelaide's rate of 66.0%. According to Census responses, only 10.4% of residents worked from home. The key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Clovelly Park had a particular specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while construction had limited presence at 6.1% compared to the regional rate of 8.7%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7% and labour force increased by 2.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested potential future demand within Clovelly Park. These projections estimated national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Clovelly Park's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not consider localized population projections.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
The suburb of Clovelly Park had a median income among taxpayers of $56,077 and an average income of $64,505 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 during the same period. Based on a 10.17% increase in incomes since financial year 2023, as indicated by the Wage Price Index, estimated current incomes for Clovelly Park are approximately $61,780 (median) and $71,065 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Clovelly Park rank modestly, between the 39th and 41st percentiles. Income distribution data reveals that 36.1% of individuals in Clovelly Park earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which is similar to the regional figure of 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Clovelly Park, with only 83.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 41st percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.
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Housing
Clovelly Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Clovelly Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.2% houses and 30.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares with Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clovelly Park was at 27.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (36.9%) or rented (35.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,616, above Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent was $358, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Clovelly Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Clovelly Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size
Family households constitute 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 account for 34.0%, with lone person households at 26.9% and group households comprising 7.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the Greater Adelaide average.
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Local Schools & Education
Clovelly Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
The area's university qualification rate is 34.9%, exceeding the South Australian average of 25.7%. This rate is also higher than that of the SA4 region at 28.1%. The most common qualifications are bachelor degrees (23.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%).
Vocational credentials are held by 28.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 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.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Clovelly Park has 14 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 14 different routes that facilitate a total of 950 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents' average distance to the nearest stop being 165 meters. Primarily residential, most Clovelly Park residents commute outwards. Cars remain the prevalent mode of transport at 80%, followed by trains at 9% and buses at 6%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, only 10.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 135 trips per day, translating to roughly 67 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Clovelly Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Clovelly Park faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~1,705 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.8% and 7.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (480 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Clovelly Park 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
Clovelly Park's population shows significant cultural diversity, with 36.2% born overseas and 36.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 35.0%. Hinduism stands out at 11.2%, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 2.8%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.6%), Australian (20.4%), and Other (15.8%), which is notably higher than the regional average of 9.7%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Indian at 5.3% compared to 2.3%, Polish at 0.9% versus 1.0%, and German at 4.9% compared to 5.1%.
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Age
Clovelly Park's population is younger than the national pattern
Clovelly Park's median age is 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 constitutes 20.1% of Clovelly Park's population, higher than Greater Adelaide but lower than the national average of 14.6%. The 55-64 cohort makes up 8.4% of the population. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 16.3% to 18.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Clovelly Park's age structure. The 35-44 group is projected to grow by 16%, adding 91 people and reaching a total of 683 from the current 591. Meanwhile, the 65-74 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 4% (adding 7 people).