Fairview Park

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

As of November 2025, Fairview Park's population is estimated at around 3,680 people. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,792 people. The current estimate is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024. This results in a resident population of 3,675 plus six additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,420 persons per square kilometer.

Natural growth contributed approximately 67.0% of overall 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 are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Fairview Park is expected to expand by 477 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 19.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Fairview Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Fairview Park has seen approximately 9 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 45 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 3.1 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed yearly during this period.

Given this demand outpaces supply, it typically exerts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. The average construction value for these new homes is around $354,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This financial year has seen approximately $2.6 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fairview Park shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 51.0% fewer dwellings approved per person on average. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

Additionally, the area has a lower level of construction compared to the national average, indicating its established nature and potentially suggesting planning limitations. New development in Fairview Park consists predominantly of standalone homes (86.0%), with medium and high-density housing making up the remaining 14.0%, preserving the area's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 1117 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Fairview Park is expected to grow by around 722 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth in the area.

Fairview Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Fairview Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Fairview Park has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, 2,200 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 66.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 14.4% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% and a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Fairview Park. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Fairview Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Fairview Park's median income among taxpayers was $56,199 and average income was $62,776 in financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Adelaide's figures of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $63,409 and average income $70,830, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. Census data shows incomes in Fairview Park cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 39.6% of residents (1,457 people), reflecting regional patterns where 31.8% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of income, indicating strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Fairview Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census data, were predominantly houses at 99.6%, with other dwelling types comprising 0.4%. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 88.6% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fairview Park stood at 36.7%, mirroring Adelaide metro's rate, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.5% and rented ones at 8.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,560, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure for Fairview Park was $370, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Fairview Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 78.7% of all households, including 36.7% couples with children, 30.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 18.8% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Fairview Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 19.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 30.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education. Fairview Park Primary School serves the area, with an enrollment of 274 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Limited local school capacity (7.5 places per 100 residents vs 16.6 regionally) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Fairview Park has 24 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 588 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, buses run on average 84 times daily, equating to around 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Fairview Park'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

Fairview Park residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups at a standard level.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,907 people), slightly below the average SA2 area rate. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.6% and 8.5% of residents respectively. A majority, 67.6%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 66.3% across Greater Adelaide. The area has a senior population (aged 65 and over) comprising 21.4% of residents (787 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Fairview Park ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Fairview Park, surveyed in June 2016, had a below-average cultural diversity level. Its population was predominantly Australian-born (80.8%), citizens (93.8%), and English-only speakers at home (95.7%). Christianity was the major religion (42.2% of people).

Islam's representation was notably lower than Greater Adelaide's average, making up only 0.6%. The top three ancestry groups were English (36.0%), Australian (27.6%), and Scottish (7.6%), with English being more prevalent compared to the regional average. Other ethnicities showed variations: Polish was slightly overrepresented at 1.3%, Welsh at 0.8%, and German at 5.5%.

Fairview Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Fairview Park is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of the population aged 65-74 in Fairview Park is 11.4%, higher than that of Greater Adelaide. Conversely, the percentage of the population aged 25-34 in Fairview Park is 12.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of the population aged 75-84 has increased from 6.6% to 7.7%, while the percentage of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 13.4% to 11.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Fairview Park, with the 85+ age group projected to grow by 146 people, reaching a total of 208 from the current figure of 84. Conversely, the population aged 65-74 is not projected to change by 2041.