Eden Hills

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

Based on ABS population updates, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population for Eden Hills statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,351. This reflects an increase of 331 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,020. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 3,331 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024), along with validation of six new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 831 persons per square kilometer. Eden Hills' growth rate of 11.0% since the 2021 Census exceeded that of its SA3 area (5.0%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for this population increase.

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 methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a growth of 248 persons to 2041 for Eden Hills (SA2), reflecting an increase of 5.0% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Eden Hills when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Eden Hills averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 46 homes. As of FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.4 new residents arrive per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $536,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $69.2 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Eden Hills records 14.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 57th percentile nationally for construction activity. However, recent intensification suggests possible planning constraints due to the area's maturity. New building activity comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a departure from existing patterns (currently 95.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 269 people per dwelling approval, Eden Hills shows a developing market expected to grow by 168 residents through to 2041.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Eden Hills has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting the region: Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building). Other notable projects include Flagstaff Pines Residential Development, Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development, and Flagstaff Hill Sports Ground Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Eden Hills places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Eden Hills has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,912 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is 66.2%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, education & training has an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, retail trade is under-represented at 7.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 10.0%. The resident-to-worker ratio of 0.6 indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, labour force grew by 3.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point reduction in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 projections forecast national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eden Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Eden Hills had a median taxpayer income of $63,753 and an average income of $80,379 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably higher than the national averages for median and average incomes. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth, estimates suggest that as of September 2025, the median income could be approximately $69,363 and the average income around $87,452. Census data indicates that incomes in Eden Hills cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. The distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 31.2% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. This is similar to the regional pattern where 31.8% fall within this income range. Notably, a substantial proportion (30.4%) earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 88.3% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Eden Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Eden Hills' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.0% houses and 5.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eden Hills stood at 42.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.3% and rented ones at 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,992. Median weekly rent in Eden Hills was $388, higher than the national average of $375 but below Adelaide metro's figure of $335. Nationally, Eden Hills' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Eden Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.3% of all households, including 37.2% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Eden Hills shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Eden Hills' educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. 43.8% of its residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (19.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 7.4% in tertiary education, and 6.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Eden Hills has 19 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 24 routes, together facilitating 599 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 264 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 85 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eden Hills's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Eden Hills residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions similar across age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59%, covering 1,968 people. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.3% and 7.8% of residents respectively. 67.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in Greater Adelaide. The area has 17.5% seniors (aged 65 and over), totaling 586 people, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's 21.2%. Senior health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Eden Hills records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Eden Hills, surveyed in June 2016, showed a higher-than-average cultural diversity with 11.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 24.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 33.2%. Buddhism, though small at 1.5%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.4%.

The top ancestral groups were English (31.6%), Australian (25.0%), and Scottish (8.4%). Notably, Hungarian (0.6% vs regional 0.3%), German (6.9% vs 5.9%), and French (0.9% vs 0.6%) ethnicities showed higher representation in Eden Hills compared to the Greater Adelaide region.

Eden Hills hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Eden Hills has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly higher than the national average of 38. The age group of 45-54 years shows strong representation in Eden Hills at 15.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide. However, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Eden Hills at 12.0%. According to the 2021 Census, there has been a shift in the median age down by 1.2 years to 42 due to an increase in younger residents. Specifically, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 12.3% to 15.5%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 10.3% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group declined from 11.3% to 9.3%. By the year 2041, Eden Hills is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 13%, adding 63 residents to reach a total of 566. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 15-24 age cohorts are anticipated to face population declines.