Daw Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Daw Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Daw Park is around 2,773. This reflects an increase of 68 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,705. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,770 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and six additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,692 persons per square kilometer, placing Daw Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 2.5% since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of its SA3 area (4.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods.

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 by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Daw Park is expected to increase by 146 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 5.2% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Daw Park had approximately 8 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 40 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded.

The average number of new residents arriving per year per new home in Daw Park between FY-21 and FY-25 was 0.2. This suggests supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $412,000. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Daw Park records 15.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 62nd percentile of areas assessed nationally.

Recent construction comprises 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (51.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 240 people per dwelling approval, Daw Park exhibits characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Daw Park will gain 144 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that may affect this region. Notable ones are SA Health's "Building a Bigger Health System in the South" (including Daw Park Urgent Care Hub and other upgrades), Tram Grade Separation Projects, Hotel Panorama, and New Hospital and Allied Centre at Repat Health Precinct. These projects are detailed below, focusing on those most relevant to the area.

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Daw Park ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Daw Park has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 2.4% in June 2025, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's (65.1% vs 61.7%). Key sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Manufacturing employs fewer residents than in Greater Adelaide (4.3% vs 7.0%). Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide's employment growth was 2.1% with marginal labour force increase. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Daw Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Daw Park's median income among taxpayers was $49,838 with an average of $64,338. Nationally, the median was approximately $51,700 and the average was $75,500. In Greater Adelaide, the median was $52,592 and the average was $64,886. As of September 2025, current estimates for Daw Park's median income are approximately $56,232 and the average is $72,593, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows household incomes rank at the 44th percentile, family incomes at the 46th percentile, and personal incomes at the 49th percentile in Daw Park. Income distribution reveals that 30.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels where 31.8% fall within this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 45th percentile. Daw Park's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Daw Park's housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 51.3% houses and 48.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Adelaide metro had 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Daw Park was 30.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.7% and rented ones at 33.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daw Park was $1,800, below Adelaide metro's $1,992. The median weekly rent figure in Daw Park was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $335. Nationally, Daw Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 61.9% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households at 33.4% and group households making up 4.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Daw Park places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In Daw Park, 37.3% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, which is higher than the state (SA) average of 25.7% and the SA4 region's 28.1%. This high educational attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 16.5%. Educational participation is notably high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 8.5% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 7.0% in tertiary education.

However, educational facilities appear to be located outside Daw Park's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Analysis indicates 15 operational transport stops in Daw Park, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 11 distinct routes, facilitating 1,047 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 198 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 149 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 69 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Daw Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Daw Park faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups but particularly so among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover in Daw Park is approximately 52%, which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Adelaide's 58.5%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.1% and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.9% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in Greater Adelaide. Daw Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.7%, with 546 people falling into this category, compared to 21.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Daw 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

Daw Park's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most nearby markets, with 24.4% born overseas and 20.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Daw Park, comprising 44.5%. The 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Daw Park at 1.5%, compared to 0.8% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (27.7%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (10.0%). Notably, Polish (1.5%) and Greek (4.3%) populations were overrepresented in Daw Park compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 2.5%, respectively. German ancestry was slightly underrepresented at 5.5% versus the regional average of 5.9%.

Daw Park's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Daw Park's median age is 39 years, matching Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and closely aligned with Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide's average, Daw Park has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (16.0%) and a lower proportion of those aged 55-64 (9.5%). According to the 2021 Census, Daw Park's population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.3% to 6.4%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 14.1% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Daw Park's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 72%, adding 83 residents to reach a total of 200. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 85% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.