Felixstow

Population growth drivers in Felixstow are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Felixstow's population is estimated at 2,664 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 187 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,477. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,563 residents following examination of ABS's ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 74 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,316 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Felixstow's growth rate of 7.5% since the census is within 1.2 percentage points of the state's rate of 8.7%. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth 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, South Australian 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. Projected demographic shifts indicate above median population growth for the Felixstow statistical area (Lv2), with an expected increase of 611 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 20.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Felixstow has averaged approximately 41 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 205 homes. In FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded to date. Based on historical data from FY-21 to FY-25, new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, with an average of 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed.

This offers ample buyer choice and creates capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $505,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, Felixstow has registered $677,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Felixstow shows 145.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points.

With approximately 57 people per approval, Felixstow reflects a developing area. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Felixstow will gain 558 residents by 2041, indicating that current construction levels should adequately meet demand and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Felixstow has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. One project has been identified by AreaSearch that is expected to impact this area: Felixstow Intergenerational Community. Other key 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 provides details on those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Felixstow ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Felixstow's workforce is highly educated with a strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. Workforce participation in Felixstow lagged behind Greater Adelaide at 54.8%, compared to 61.7%. Residents were concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical employment. The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Construction employed only 6.7% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by the Census working population count compared to resident population. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points in Felixstow. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Felixstow's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Felixstow had a median taxpayer income of $47,908 and an average income of $66,090. Nationally, the median was $54,808 and the average was $66,852. In Greater Adelaide, the figures were $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $52,124 (median) and $71,906 (average). The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Felixstow ranked modestly, between the 25th and 32nd percentiles. Incomes of $1,500 - 2,999 were reported by 30.5% (812 individuals), similar to the surrounding region at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.9% of income remaining, 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

Felixstow's dwelling structure, 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 was higher than Adelaide metro's level at 37.0%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (30.6%) or rented (32.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,817, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $2,000 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Felixstow was recorded at $320, substantially below the national figure of $375 and slightly lower than Adelaide metro's $340.

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, including 26.6% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 31.1% and group households comprising 5.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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 exceeds broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 40.1% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational pathways accounted for 24.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 14.6%.

Educational participation was high, with 27.3% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 8.3% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 18 operational stops within Felixstow, offering mixed bus services. These stops cater to 14 distinct routes, facilitating a total of 1,064 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents situated an average of 176 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 152 trips daily across all routes, amounting to approximately 59 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 more so among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover in Felixstow is approximately 53%, covering around 1,415 people, which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Adelaide's 62.2%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.8% and 7.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.7% of Felixstow residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 70.4% in Greater Adelaide. As of the latest data (2016), Felixstow has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.4%, or 676 people, than Greater Adelaide's 20.9%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these higher proportions.

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 has a high level of cultural diversity, 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, making up 49.3% of the population. However, the category 'Other' comprises 2.4%, which is higher than the regional average of 1.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (18.4%), Australian (16.9%), and Italian (14.1%). Notably, Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), Polish (1.0% vs 0.9%), and Korean (0.9% vs 0.5%) groups are overrepresented in Felixstow compared to Greater Adelaide.

Felixstow's median age exceeds the national pattern

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 5.9% of the population, while those aged 5 to 14 years constitute 9.0%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 13.1% to 14.8%, while the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 11.2% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the number of people aged 85 years and above is expected to rise significantly, increasing by 113 individuals (72%) from 157 to 271.