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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Davoren Park is around 8,000. This figure reflects a growth of 1,608 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,392. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 7,883 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2025, along with an additional 247 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,469 persons per square kilometer, placing Davoren Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth rate of 25.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (7.5%) and Greater Adelaide's growth during this period. Natural growth contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains recently, with other factors such as interstate migration also positively impacting growth.

AreaSearch uses 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, significant population growth is forecast for Davoren Park, with an expected increase of 3,052 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 36.7% over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Davoren Park had approximately 122 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 614 homes. As of FY-26, 48 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 1.5 new residents per year. This indicates a balanced supply and demand market in Davoren Park, supporting stable conditions.

The average construction value for new dwellings is $284,000. In the current financial year, there have been $5.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Davoren Park exhibits similar construction activity per capita, aligning with regional patterns and showing robust developer interest. The new building activity is composed of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, preserving Davoren Park's suburban character focused on family homes.

Interestingly, developers are constructing more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (70.0% at Census), implying strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 63 people per approval, Davoren Park is a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Davoren Park is projected to gain approximately 2,935 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Davoren Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth 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 diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate was 16.3% in December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.3% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of December 2025, 2,846 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 12.5% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Davoren Park was 54.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Only 3.2% of residents worked from home, as per Census responses, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Davoren Park specializes in manufacturing, 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%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population numbers. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.3%, while labour force grew by 5.4%, causing unemployment to rise slightly by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2%, labour force expand by 3.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Davoren Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Davoren Park had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Davoren Park was $38,208 and the average income stood at $41,645. These figures compared to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $42,094 (median) and $45,880 (average). Census 2021 income data showed household, family and personal incomes in Davoren Park all fell between the 1st and 2nd percentiles nationally. Income distribution data indicated that 34.0% of the population (2,720 individuals) had incomes within the $800 - 1,499 range, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 range dominated with 31.8%. Economic circumstances reflected widespread financial pressure, with 41.8% of households operating on weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 79.8% of income remaining, 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 2016 Census, comprised 70.0% houses and 30.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Davoren Park was at 20.8%, with the remainder either mortgaged (31.8%) or rented (47.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $945, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562 and significantly lower than the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Davoren Park was $250, substantially below both Adelaide metro's ($320) and Australia's national figure ($375).

Davoren Park features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical 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%, with lone person households at 30.7% and group households comprising 5.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching the Greater Adelaide average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 5.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common among residents with higher education qualifications at 4.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 0.9% and graduate diplomas at 0.7%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 6.1% and certificates by 30.3%. Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (15.3%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (2.6%).

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 11 individual routes, collectively facilitating 731 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located 175 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transport at 90%, with bus usage at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 3.2% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 104 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual 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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 44% of the total population (~3,483 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (13.2%) and asthma (10.9%), while 57.0% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 13.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,111 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly similar to those of the general population.

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

Davoren Park had a cultural diversity index above average, with 22.7% of its residents born overseas and 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Davoren Park, comprising 31.5% of the population. However, Islam was notably overrepresented, making up 7.4% compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.0%), Australian (28.1%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, German ancestry was slightly higher in Davoren Park at 4.8%, compared to the regional average of 5.1%. Russian and Serbian ancestry also showed minor differences, with 0.4% each in Davoren Park, matching or near the regional averages of 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.

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

Davoren Park's median age is 33 years, which is notably younger than Greater Adelaide's 39 and the national average of 38. The 5-14 age group constitutes 14.1% of Davoren Park's population, compared to Greater Adelaide. Conversely, the 75-84 age cohort makes up only 3.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 12.5% to 15.7%, while the 5-14 group has decreased from 16.1% to 14.1% and the 0-4 group has dropped from 7.4% to 6.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Davoren Park, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 471 people (54%), from 872 to 1,343.