Davoren Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Davoren 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, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Davoren Park is around 7,173. This reflects an increase of 781 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,392. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 7,137 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 229 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,213 persons per square kilometer. Davoren Park's 12.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 7.1%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward, demographic trends predict exceptional growth for Davoren Park, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas. The area is expected to grow by 3,067 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 40.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Davoren Park has seen approximately 108 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 543 homes. As of FY26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 accommodates around 1.2 new residents per year.

The market displays a balanced supply and demand dynamic, supporting stable conditions with new dwellings developed at an average expected construction cost value of $284,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. This financial year has seen $8.7 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Davoren Park exhibits comparable building activity per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

Developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (70.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 64 people per dwelling approval, Davoren Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects that Davoren Park will gain approximately 2,894 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Davoren Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Davoren Park face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Davoren Park has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 16.0% as of June 2025.

Over the past year, employment levels increased by 0.2%, while labour force grew by 0.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at 2.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.3%.

Workforce participation in Davoren Park lags significantly, at 45.1% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Davoren Park. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific projections suggesting local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Davoren Park's median income among taxpayers was $38,208 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $41,645 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Greater Adelaide, which were $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $43,110 (median) and $46,988 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Davoren Park fell between the 1st and 2nd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.0% of individuals earned within the $800 - $1,499 range, differing from broader area patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 range dominated with 31.8%. Economic circumstances indicate financial pressure, with 41.8% of households operating on weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 3rd percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Davoren Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 70.0% houses and 30.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Davoren Park was 20.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (31.8%) or rented (47.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Davoren Park was $945, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,300 and Australia's national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Davoren Park was recorded at $250, compared to Adelaide metro's $265 and the Australian average of $375.

Davoren Park features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.7% of all households, including 20.9% couples with children, 16.1% couples without children, and 24.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 36.3%, composed of 30.7% lone person households and 5.4% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Davoren Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 5.9%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 4.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.9%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.1%) and certificates (30.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.3% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education. Davoren Park's 4 schools have combined enrollment reaching 545 students as of the latest data available while the area demonstrates varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 910). The educational mix includes 1 primary, 2 secondary, 1 K-12 school. Limited local school capacity (7.6 places per 100 residents vs 17.0 regionally) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Davoren Park has 44 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 11 individual routes, offering a total of 728 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 175 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 104 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 16 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Davoren Park is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Davoren Park faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 44% of the total population (~3,123 people), compared to 47.2% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 13.2 and 10.9% of residents respectively.

However, 57.0% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, 14.1% of Davoren Park's population is aged 65 and over (1,011 people). Health outcomes among seniors in the area are broadly similar to those of the general population.

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

Davoren Park had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 22.7% of its population born overseas and 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Davoren Park, accounting for 31.5% of people. Notably, Islam was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 7.4% of Davoren Park's population versus 4.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.0%), Australian (28.1%), and Other (12.2%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: German was overrepresented at 4.8% compared to 4.4% regionally, Russian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Serbian at 0.4% versus 0.2%.

Davoren Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Davoren Park's median age of 33 years is younger than Greater Adelaide's 39 and the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 14.3% of Davoren Park's population compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 7.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 12.5% to 14.2% of the population, whereas the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 16.1% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic forecasts suggest significant changes in Davoren Park's population. The 45-54 age group is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 482 people (65%) from 738 to 1,221.