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Fairview Park has an estimated 3,823 residents, up from 3,792 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,476 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Fairview Park has an estimated population of around 3,823, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census validated new addresses. This represents an addition of 31 people (0.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 3,792 people. The figure builds on an estimated resident population of 3,821 identified by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 7 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With a density of 1,476 persons per square kilometer, the suburb sits above the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population expansion was predominantly fueled by natural growth, accounting for approximately 67.0% of total demographic additions. Projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures based on 2022 benchmarks. Where SA2 coverage is absent or for periods beyond 2032, SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort models released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are integrated using weighted population aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Under these projected demographic trends, the suburb of Fairview Park is anticipated to experience growth exceeding the national statistical area median, gaining 451 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections and achieving an overall expansion of 11.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Fairview Park over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies, residential construction in Fairview Park averages around 5 new dwellings annually, totaling an estimated 26 homes approved throughout the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, with 2 recorded to date in FY-25. An average of 3.9 people moved to the area each year for every home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, creating demand that substantially outstrips new additions and typically drives competitive buyer activity and capital appreciation. New homes carry an average expected construction cost of $347,000. In addition, $1.2 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential orientation.
Per capita residential development in Fairview Park sits 89.0% below the Greater Adelaide average, reflecting subdued building activity. Such constrained additions generally bolster buyer interest and pricing across established housing stock. This pace is similarly below nationwide levels, indicating market maturity alongside possible development limitations. All recent building approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the low-density neighborhood character favored by buyers seeking living space. Averaging around 2546 people per dwelling approval, the local property landscape demonstrates significant maturity. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Fairview Park is forecast to add 449 residents by 2041. Given the prevailing pace of construction, housing delivery may face hurdles in keeping up with population expansion, which could heighten purchaser competition and reinforce upward pressure on local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Fairview Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Fairview Park, worth an estimated $1.71 billion. 6 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and public works programs play a pivotal role in shaping local community growth. At present, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the suburb. Among the broader regional initiatives monitored are the Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program, Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment (Stage 1), North East Public Transport Study Outcomes (Golden Grove Park 'n' Ride), and Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals.
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Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program
SA Water program to transfer approximately 4,700 properties in the City of Tea Tree Gully from a council run Community Wastewater Management System with on site septic tanks to a modern sewer network. Delivery is being rolled out in zones between 2022 and 2028 to improve service reliability and public health outcomes.
Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2
Second stage development seeking to rezone land south of One Tree Hill Road from Rural Living Zone to Master Planned Neighbourhood Zone and Employment Zone. The proposal aims to create approximately 450 additional allotments to complement the Stage 1 development, offering generously sized plots where residents can choose their own builders.
Sunnybrook Estate
Sunnybrook Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision in the established Sunnybrook precinct of Wynn Vale. Earlier stages are complete and the final premium allotments are under construction, delivering around 48 new detached homes close to local shops, schools and parklands.
Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment
A planning policy review and code amendment initiated by the City of Tea Tree Gully to update development standards and zoning overlays for established residential areas across Golden Grove. The proposal reviews allotment sizes, setback requirements, and residential infill policies to protect neighbourhood character while accommodating measured growth.
Illyarrie Reserve Enhancement
Enhancements to Illyarrie Reserve, a major park in Surrey Downs. A draft master plan has been developed which includes a proposed new indoor training facility for the Golden Grove Central Districts Baseball Club (GGCDBC) and other improvements to the open space.
Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment (Stage 1)
Privately led rezoning proposal to enable a master-planned residential community north of One Tree Hill Road in Golden Grove. Proponents YAS Property & Development and Falkenburg Road Pty Ltd seek to rezone approximately 29 hectares of Rural-zoned land to Master Planned Neighbourhood to facilitate around 340 dwellings, alongside open space and interface buffers to adjacent extractive operations.
Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed expansion and refurbishment of the Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre including upgraded retail tenancies, expansion of the existing medical centre, improved pedestrian access, landscaping and a reconfigured car park. As of mid-2026 the proposal remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement publicly announced.
Tilley Recreation Park Indoor Training Facility & Clubrooms
Redevelopment and construction of a modern multi-use flexible clubroom and sporting facility at Tilley Recreation Park for the Tea Tree Gully City Soccer Club. The project includes four unisex changerooms, umpire and medical rooms, clubrooms, an undercover viewing area, enhanced public amenities, viewing mounds, additional green space, and integrated public art elements. Delivered by City of Tea Tree Gully in partnership with Sarah Constructions.
2,121 residents of Fairview Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,159. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,844, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Fairview Park features a capable local workforce with solid participation in essential service industries, characterized by steady employment conditions over the preceding year and a low jobless rate of 1.8%, based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,121, while local unemployment tracks 2.1% lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%. Workforce participation aligns closely with the wider metropolitan benchmark of 66.4%. Census figures indicate that 8.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during Covid-19 should be noted. Local resident employment is concentrated primarily across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct area of local specialization, holding a workforce proportion 1.7 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 14.4% of working residents, tracking below the regional level of 17.7%. Comparing the Census count of locally situated jobs against resident workers indicates that this largely residential community provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce experienced no net expansion while total employment contracted by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to increase by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Greater Adelaide, jobs expanded by 4.2%, the labor pool grew by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Further context on local labor trends is provided by national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Countrywide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Extrapolating these industry trends across Fairview Park's occupational profile indicates projected local job growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this weighted calculation is illustrative and excludes local demographic modeling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fairview Park is $1,913 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $872 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,199 a year against an average of $62,776. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Fairview Park taxpayer earnings beneath the nationwide median. Median taxable earnings reached $56,199 alongside an average of $62,776, compared to benchmarks of $54,808 and $66,852 for Greater Adelaide. Applying a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $61,914 (median) and $69,160 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes around the 61st national percentile. In terms of earnings distribution, 39.6% of residents (1,513 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, in line with the surrounding region's 31.8%.
After meeting housing obligations, households preserve 88.0% of their earnings, demonstrating sound financial flexibility, while the SEIFA index ranks the suburb in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fairview Park had 1,402 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 55% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,560 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that Fairview Park's housing inventory is almost exclusively detached dwellings, with separate houses making up 99.6% and other formats (such as apartments and semi-detached units) accounting for 0.4%, contrasted with 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Outright property ownership stands at 36.7%, well above metropolitan levels, with 54.5% of homes carrying a mortgage and 8.8% being rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,560 against an Adelaide metropolitan benchmark of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $370 compared to $320 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage servicing costs sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track beneath the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fairview Park counted 1,402 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the primary household structure at 78.7% of all occupied homes, comprising couples with children at 36.7%, couples without children at 30.7%, and single-parent arrangements at 10.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.3%, made up of single-person households (18.8%) and group dwellings (2.4%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.6 individuals, slightly exceeding the Greater Adelaide figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.6% of adults in Fairview Park hold a university qualification, including 14.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 274 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the suburb tracks below the national benchmark, with 19.6% of residents possessing a university qualification compared to 30.4% across Australia. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 14.2%, postgraduate qualifications account for 2.9%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is widely held, with 40.9% of community members aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (30.1%). Participation in study is active throughout the community, with 25.3% of individuals enrolled in an educational course. Primary schooling accounts for 9.9% of the population, secondary education comprises 7.2%, and tertiary studies represent 4.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fairview Park reaches 24 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit across Fairview Park comprises 24 bus stops connected by 6 separate routes, delivering 588 passenger departures on a weekly basis. Local access to transit services is favorable, with residents living an average distance of 224 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential profile of the suburb, outbound travel dominates daily travel patterns, with 88% commuting via private vehicle and 9% traveling by bus. Households maintain an average of 1.8 vehicles, above the regional standard, while 8.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during COVID-19.
Across all transit lines, scheduling provides an average frequency of 84 trips daily, translating to approximately 24 departures each week per individual stop.
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67.6% of residents in Fairview Park report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessment of chronic illness indicators and mortality figures by AreaSearch demonstrates favorable health outcomes across Fairview Park, with both younger cohorts and older residents exhibiting reduced rates of common health conditions. Approximately 52% of the local population (~1,981 people) maintain private health insurance. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, diagnosed in 8.6 and 8.5% of residents respectively, while 67.6% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. Health measures among working-age individuals align with typical standards. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the community (833 people), higher than the 19.1% recorded across Greater Adelaide, with local senior cohorts showing particularly favorable health metrics that place above national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Fairview Park is largely Australian-born, at 80.8% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.0%) and Australian (27.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Fairview Park is relatively limited, with 80.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.8% holding citizenship, and 95.7% speaking only English within their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 42.2% of the local population. Islam is represented by 0.6% of community members, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Fairview Park are English at 36.0% (notably above the metropolitan figure of 27.8%), Australian at 27.6%, and Scottish at 7.6%. Specific secondary ancestries show notable representation as well, including German at 5.5% (compared to 5.1% across the region), Polish at 1.3% (against 1.0% regionally), and Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fairview Park is 40. 24.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of Fairview Park corresponds closely with Greater Adelaide benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of 2.7 percentage points across the broad demographic categories. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 1 year older than Greater Adelaide's Census median of 39. The proportion of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has decreased from 23.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and elderly residents (65+) will drive most demographic additions, expanding by 165 people (20%) to total 998.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fairview Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,792 at the 2021 Census → 3,823 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40429). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.