Cumberland Park

Cumberland Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Cumberland Park's population is estimated at around 2,613. This reflects an increase of 42 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,571. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,612 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and six additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,613 persons per square kilometer, placing Cumberland Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 1.6% growth since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to increase by 77 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 3.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Cumberland Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Cumberland Park has recorded approximately three residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 19 homes. In FY-26 so far, one approval has been recorded.

On average, two people have moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests a balanced supply and demand, stable market conditions, with new homes being constructed at an average value of $412,000. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Cumberland Park has significantly less development activity, 58.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, although development activity has increased in recent periods. Nationally, Cumberland Park's development activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity consists of 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 524 people per approval, Cumberland Park indicates a mature market. Population forecasts suggest Cumberland Park will gain 95 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

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

Infrastructure projects significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Key initiatives include Tram Grade Separation Projects, Fig Tree Terraces, SA Health's Building a Bigger Health System in the South (Daw Park Urgent Care Hub and other upgrades), and River Torrens to Darlington Project - South Road Resurfacing Works. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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Employment conditions in Cumberland Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Cumberland Park has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.1%.

As of June 2025, 1,617 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is higher at 69.7% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Manufacturing has limited presence at 4.9% compared to the regional 7.0%. Between Jun-25 and Jul-26, employment increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.2%, raising unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force expand by 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cumberland Park's employment mix suggests local employment should rise by 7.0% in five years and 14.4% in ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Cumberland Park had a median income among taxpayers of $57,530. The average income stood at $74,267. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the national averages of $52,592 and $64,886 for Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $64,911 (median) and $83,795 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Cumberland Park cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 27.3% of locals (713 people), earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.8%. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 31.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing expenses, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Cumberland Park, as per the latest Census data, 69.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 30.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Adelaide metro's dwelling structure, which comprised 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cumberland Park stood at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.7% and rented ones at 23.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,992. The median weekly rent in Cumberland Park was $343, compared to Adelaide metro's $335. Nationally, Cumberland Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Cumberland Park has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.7% of all households, including 36.3% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.3%, with lone person households at 28.9% and group households comprising 3.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Cumberland Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Cumberland Park's educational attainment is notably high, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (16.2%). Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.8% in primary, 7.8% in tertiary, and 7.6% pursuing secondary education.

Cabra Dominican College, established on 1st January 1930, serves as the area's anchor educational institution, with 1,165 students. The school offers integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. Cumberland Park demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1062). It functions as an education hub, with 44.6 school places per 100 residents – significantly higher than the regional average of 21.2 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Cumberland Park has 12 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a total of 25 different routes, resulting in 1,416 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being just 198 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 202 bus trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 118 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Cumberland Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Cumberland Park shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups. Common health conditions have a low prevalence, with arthritis affecting 7.9% of residents and asthma impacting 6.9%.

Approximately 56% (~1,471 people) have private health cover, compared to 58.5% across Greater Adelaide. Around 72.3% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 69.3% in Greater Adelaide. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.2% (449 people), compared to 21.2% in Greater Adelaide. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Cumberland Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cumberland Park's cultural diversity is above average, with 19.3% of residents born overseas and 19.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cumberland Park, comprising 44.7% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category represents 1.2%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.5%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (8.7%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Greeks comprise 4.5% in Cumberland Park compared to the regional average of 2.5%, Hungarians 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Germans 5.7% compared to 5.9%.

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

The median age in Cumberland Park is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 years are particularly prominent, making up 13.7% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise a smaller proportion at 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 35-44 has increased from 13.3% to 14.2%, while the proportion of individuals aged 45-54 has decreased from 15.0% to 13.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Cumberland Park's age structure. The number of individuals aged 75-84 is projected to increase by 50 people (a rise of 35%) from 143 to 194. Notably, the combined population of those aged 65 and above will account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the populations aged 5-14 years and 15-24 years are expected to decline.