Felixstow

Population growth drivers in Felixstow are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Felixstow's population is estimated at around 2,642 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 165 people from the 2021 Census figure of 2,477 people, representing a growth rate of 6.7%. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,614 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 74 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. Felixstow's growth rate of 6.7% since census positions it within 0.4 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.1%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the South Australian State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb, with an expected increase of 603 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 21.6% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Felixstow when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Felixstow recorded around 40 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 202 homes. So far in FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, there has been an average of 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed.

New supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average value of new homes being built is $505,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating emphasis on quality construction. This financial year has seen $4.5 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Felixstow shows 142.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points.

With around 74 people per approval, Felixstow reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate Felixstow will gain 572 residents through to 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Felixstow has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting the region: Felixstow Intergenerational Community. Other notable projects include Lochiel Park Green Village (in its final stages), Klemzig Interchange Upgrade, and River Torrens Linear Park Trail Upgrade - Klemzig Section. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Felixstow maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Felixstow has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of the past year.

Employment grew by an estimated 2.4% during this period, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 1,349 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Felixstow is 54.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has a particular specialization in professional & technical employment, with a share of 1.3 times the regional level. Construction employs only 6.7% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% and labour force grow by 2.1%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Felixstow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Felixstow had a median income among taxpayers of $47,908 and an average income of $66,090. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income in Felixstow would be approximately $54,055 and average income would be around $74,569. The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Felixstow rank modestly, between the 25th and 32nd percentiles. In Felixstow, 30.5% of individuals fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 31.8% have incomes in this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Felixstow, with only 83.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Felixstow displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Felixstow, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.5% houses and 34.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 51.7% houses and 48.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Felixstow stood at 37.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.6% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Felixstow was $1,817, below the Adelaide metro average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Felixstow was $320, compared to Adelaide metro's $340. Nationally, Felixstow's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Felixstow features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.6% of all households, consisting of 26.6% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 31.1% and group households comprising 5.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.2.

The educational profile of Felixstow exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Felixstow is notably higher than broader averages, with 40.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide region. This educational advantage places Felixstow favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 14.6%.

Educational participation is high in Felixstow, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.3% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education. Felixstow Primary School serves the local educational needs within Felixstow, with an enrollment of 81 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with socio-educational conditions rated above average (ICSEA: 1064). Secondary educational options are available in surrounding areas due to limited local school capacity, which is 3.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 32.6.

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

The analysis of Felixstow's public transport system shows that there are currently 18 operational transport stops within the area. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with a total of 13 different routes operating. The combined weekly passenger trips across all routes amount to 1,060.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated highly, with residents on average being located just 176 meters from their nearest stop. On average, there are 151 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 58 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Felixstow faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but slightly more so among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Adelaide's 61.4%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.8% and 7.8% of residents respectively. 66.7% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.4% in Greater Adelaide. Felixstow has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.5%, or 673 people, compared to Greater Adelaide's 20.9%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Felixstow is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Felixstow's cultural diversity is notable, with 40.8% of its population born overseas and 39.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Felixstow, accounting for 49.3% of the population. However, the category 'Other' is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 2.4% versus 1.6%.

The top three ancestral groups in Felixstow are English (18.4%), Australian (16.9%), and Italian (14.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Hungarian (0.4%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.3%, Polish (1.0% vs 0.9%), and Korean (0.9% vs 0.5%) also have higher representations in Felixstow than in Greater Adelaide.

Felixstow hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Felixstow is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 85 years and above make up 6.0%, while those aged 5 to 14 years comprise 9.1% of the population, both figures differing from Greater Adelaide's demographics. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of Felixstow's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 13.1% to 14.9%, while those aged 45 to 54 have decreased from 11.2% to 10.2%. By the year 2041, demographic projections indicate that Felixstow's age structure will undergo significant changes, with the number of people aged 85 years and above projected to rise substantially by 70%, increasing from 158 to 269 individuals.