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Population
Population growth drivers in Ferryden Park are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Ferryden Park is around 4,396. This shows a decrease of 99 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,495. AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,389, based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2025) and validated new addresses since the Census date, supports this figure. This results in a density ratio of 3,603 persons per square kilometer, placing Ferryden Park in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains recently.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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. Projected demographic shifts indicate an above median population growth for Australian statistical areas. By 2041, Ferryden Park is projected to increase by 865 persons, reflecting a total increase of 19.5% over the 16 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Ferryden Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Ferryden Park has seen approximately 11 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 55 homes. In FY26 so far, there have been 5 approvals. On average, 2 new residents per year per dwelling were recorded between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this has eased to 1.2 people per dwelling over the past two years due to increased supply availability. The average construction cost for new properties is $335,000.
This financial year has seen $2.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide and nationally, Ferryden Park shows reduced construction activity, typically strengthening demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity comprises 67% standalone homes and 33% attached dwellings, offering varied housing options. The area has around 456 people per approval, indicating a mature market. Population forecasts suggest Ferryden Park will gain 858 residents by 2041, potentially leading to increased competition among buyers if current development rates continue.
Population forecasts indicate Ferryden Park will gain 858 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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Infrastructure
Ferryden Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally
No infrastructure changes are expected in the area. No significant projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the region.
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SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre Redevelopment
A $60 million redevelopment (completed 2013) transforming the former Parks Community Centre into a state-of-the-art recreation and sports hub featuring new aquatic facilities, gym, indoor sports courts, and community spaces. The centre is currently fully operational and undergoing minor accessibility upgrades (2024-2025) to host displaced services from the Adelaide Aquatic Centre.
Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme
The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) is a recycled water scheme delivering high-quality treated water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to agribusinesses across the Northern Adelaide Plains. Stage 1 infrastructure was built to provide up to 12 gigalitres per year of climate-independent recycled water for horticulture, floriculture, fruit and nut orchards, table and wine grapes, and high-value broad-acre crops, with the network designed to enable future expansion to 20 gigalitres. Key infrastructure includes an advanced water recycling plant at Bolivar, a transfer pipeline, pump stations, an above-ground earth-banked storage at Korunye, managed aquifer recharge, and a distribution network with farm-gate connection points. Construction began in 2018 and the scheme is operational. As of 2025 around 35 per cent of the contracted volume has been sold, and SA Water has been undertaking a review to assess current and forecast demand and identify potential opportunities for the scheme.
Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program
Comprehensive road upgrade program including intersection improvements, roundabouts, traffic signals, and safety upgrades across Curtis Road, Dalkeith Road, and multiple other locations in northern Adelaide corridors improving traffic flow, safety and connectivity across multiple arterial roads.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program
A joint Australian and South Australian Government program to conduct planning studies at priority at-grade level crossing locations across metropolitan Adelaide, and establish a ten-year Level Crossing Removal Program. Adelaide has 126 at-grade level crossings where boom gates can be closed for up to 25% of peak traffic periods. Priority sites under active planning include Cormack Road (Wingfield), Kings Road (Parafield), and Park Terrace (Salisbury). The program commenced in early 2022 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, with the first major removal project - Curtis Road, Munno Para - announced in May 2025 with a $250 million joint funding commitment and construction starting by 2027.
Regency Park Industrial Precinct Renewal
A strategic precinct renewal initiative led by Renewal SA targeting the inner-northern Adelaide suburb of Regency Park, historically a premier industrial location. The project aims to modernise land use and planning policy frameworks to support advanced manufacturing, logistics and employment uses, with potential mixed-use opportunities on the eastern fringe near Enfield. Planning policy reform via the PlanSA code amendment process underpins the precinct's evolution. The area benefits from proximity to the North-South Corridor and established freight networks.
Employment
Employment performance in Ferryden Park has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally
Ferryden Park has skilled workers with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. The unemployment rate was 6.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4%. As of December 2025, 2,182 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%.
Workforce participation is lower at 62.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Only 7.1% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.
Conversely, education & training employs only 5.1%, below Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4% and labour force grew by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ferryden Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Ferryden Park had a median income among taxpayers of $46,261. The average income stood at $51,913. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $54,808 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,966 (median) and $57,193 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Ferryden Park all fall between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 29.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,305 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Ferryden Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Ferryden Park's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 69.8% houses and 30.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ferryden Park was at 23.7%, with the rest mortgaged (32.6%) or rented (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,863, and weekly rent was $242, compared to Adelaide's $320. Nationally, Ferryden Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Ferryden Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 68.1% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 19.5% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.9%, with lone person households at 27.7% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Ferryden Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
At 25.5%, university qualification levels in Ferryden Park are marginally below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees lead with 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational pathways account for 24.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+.
Advanced diplomas make up 7.8% and certificates 16.3%. Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 7.5% in tertiary education, and 7.3% pursuing secondary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Ferryden Park has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 1,068 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents typically residing just 179 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most Ferryden Park residents commute outside the area. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 87% of residents, while buses are utilized by 8%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, lower than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 7.1% of Ferryden Park residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 152 transport trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 76 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Ferryden Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts
Ferryden Park's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average among older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~2,091 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.9 and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 74.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (646 people), which is lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Ferryden Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Ferryden Park has a population where 52.8% were born overseas, with 63.6% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 39.8% of residents. Buddhism's representation is notably higher compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 16.7%.
The top three ancestry groups are Vietnamese (17.9%), Other (17.5%), and Australian (13.1%). Notably, Serbian (1.7%), Indian (5.8%), and Greek (3.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.
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Age
Ferryden Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Ferryden Park's median age of 36 is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Ferryden Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 increased from 16.4% to 17.9%, while those aged 45-54 decreased from 14.2% to 13.3%. By 2041, Ferryden Park's age composition is projected to change significantly. Notably, the number of residents aged 45-54 is expected to grow by 31%, reaching 767 from 584.