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

The population of the Davoren Park statistical area (Lv2) was estimated at around 7,444 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,052 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,392 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,416 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 229 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,297 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Davoren Park (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 16.5% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, exceeding both the state's growth rate of 8.7% and the metropolitan area's growth during this period. Natural growth contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Davoren Park (SA2) is forecasted to experience significant population growth in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by an additional 3,018 persons, reflecting a gain of 34.6% in total over the 17-year period from November 2025 to December 2041.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Davoren Park shows around 124 new homes approved annually since FY-21. Total approvals over the past five financial years amount to approximately 622 homes. As of FY-26, 32 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period is 1.1.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction value for new dwellings is $284,000. In FY-26, there have been $5.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Davoren Park has comparable construction activity per person, aligning with regional patterns and indicating robust developer interest.

New building activity consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. Current development patterns suggest a developing area with around 57 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Davoren Park will gain approximately 2,574 residents by 2041. Based on current trends, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Davoren Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth 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's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 16.2% in September 2025, higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment grew by 1.2% over the past year. As of September 2025, 2,273 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 12.3%, significantly above Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation is lower at 45.1%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing particularly specialises in Davoren Park, 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%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force by 1.1%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment fall of 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from November 25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19%, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years in Davoren Park, though growth rates vary between industry sectors.

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

Davoren Park's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $38,208. The average income stood at $41,645. These figures are below Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $41,570 and average income is around $45,310. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Davoren Park are among the lowest nationally, with all categories falling between the 1st and 2nd percentiles. Income distribution differs from regional patterns, with 34.0% of residents earning $800 - $1,499 compared to 31.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 across regions. Financial pressure is evident, with 41.8% of households having weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability is 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 latest Census, comprised 70.0% houses and 30.0% other dwellings. In Adelaide metro, this was 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Davoren Park was 20.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.8% and rented ones at 47.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $945, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Davoren Park was $250, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, Davoren Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 36.3%, with lone person households at 30.7% and group households comprising 5.4%. 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's university qualification rate is 5.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 4.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.9%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.1%) and certificates (30.3%).

Educational participation is 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.

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 different routes, together facilitating 731 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 175 meters to the nearest stop.

Services run frequently, with an average of 104 trips per day across all routes, translating 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, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. The private health cover rate is low at approximately 44% (~3,241 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 47.5% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 13.2% and 10.9% of residents respectively.

Approximately 57.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Greater Adelaide. As of a recent study (date not specified), 14.1% of Davoren Park's population is aged 65 and over (~1,049 people). Health outcomes among seniors generally align with the overall population's health profile.

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 higher-than-average cultural diversity, 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, accounting for 31.5% of the population. However, Islam was notably overrepresented, comprising 7.4% compared to the regional average of 4.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (28.1%), and Other (12.2%). Some other ethnic groups showed notable differences: German at 4.8% in Davoren Park versus 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 significantly younger than Greater Adelaide's 39 and the national average of 38. The percentage of residents aged 5-14 is 14.3%, higher than in Greater Adelaide, while those aged 65-74 comprise 7.6%. Between 2021 and present day, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 12.5% to 14.1%, whereas the percentage of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 16.1% to 14.3%. By 2041, projections indicate substantial growth in the 45-54 age cohort, with an increase of 449 people (59%) from 766 to 1,216 residents.