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Ferryden Park has an estimated 4,402 residents, down from 4,495 at the 2021 Census — a change of 93 people, or 2.1%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 3,608 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside address validations completed since the Census, the suburb of Ferryden Park has an estimated population of approximately 4,402 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a contraction of 93 people (2.1%) from the 4,495 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such demographic movement is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 4,389 established by AreaSearch using the ABS release from June 2025, together with 12 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. At this count, the residential density reaches 3,608 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the upper quartile across nationally evaluated areas.
Overseas migration served as the dominant catalyst for demographic growth, generating roughly 89.0% of recent population additions. Population forecasts utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level modeling published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For periods beyond 2032 or areas not covered by these datasets, 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections based on 2021 numbers are incorporated through weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 geographies. Looking forward, the suburb of Ferryden Park is projected to achieve population growth above the national statistical median, expanding by 844 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 18.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
70 new dwellings have been approved in Ferryden Park over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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Statistical area data from ABS building approvals evaluated by AreaSearch indicates that Ferryden Park sees approximately 14 dwellings approved for construction each year, totaling roughly 70 residential units across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) with 1 approved so far in FY-25. Given the downturn in population recently, this volume of construction represents an adequate rate for purchasers, with newly approved residential properties carrying an average expected construction cost of $388,000. In addition, commercial approvals valued at $2.0 million were lodged during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of local planning.
New residential construction in Ferryden Park is considerably subdued relative to Greater Adelaide, sitting 63.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This restricted development pipeline generally bolsters demand and supports capital values across the existing dwelling market. Approval rates also track under nationwide averages, pointing toward an established urban footprint and potential planning limitations. Recent construction output is divided between detached houses at 62.0% and medium to high-density residential stock at 38.0%, with an expanding range of apartments and townhouses providing varied price points for both family occupants and compact households. A ratio of roughly 4411 people per approval underscores the mature nature of the locality. Long-term forecasts derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate suggest Ferryden Park will gain 831 residents by 2041. Should building volumes continue at current tempos, dwelling additions could fall short of demographic expansion, likely driving stronger buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects close to Ferryden Park, worth an estimated $1.7 billion. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Local infrastructure investment, zoning changes, and major development schemes heavily shape community growth. AreaSearch has identified no major planning projects expected to directly affect the locality. Broader regionally significant works include the Regency Park Industrial Precinct Renewal, The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre Redevelopment, the Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and Stage Three of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment, with key relevant initiatives outlined below.
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St. James, Kidman Park
An 11 hectare masterplanned residential community by Fairland on the former Metcash distribution centre site. The project will deliver more than 430 homes including detached houses, terraces and apartments, together with 1.6 hectares of open space connected to the River Torrens Linear Park. Construction of homes is well underway, new housing releases continue through 2026, and a separate 8000 sqm mixed-use lifestyle precinct with retail, childcare, apartments and commercial space is also under construction.
Woodville Place
A 5.2-hectare master-planned urban renewal project in Woodville Gardens. The development will create 154 new homes in total, including 37 affordable house and land packages and 30 homes for public housing. The staged redevelopment began in 2023 with an estimated completion in 2026. The community is located close to the city, schools, shops, and public transport.
St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7
Mixed-use redevelopment and final expansion stages of the St Clair masterplanned community. ISPT is progressing a Planning and Design Code Amendment to rezone the vacant land north of St Clair Village Shopping Centre into the Suburban Activity Centre Zone and increase the maximum building height from four to seven storeys. The proposal is intended to enable future residential apartments, expanded retail, commercial uses, hospitality, childcare and associated public realm improvements adjacent to St Clair Railway Station.No development application for specific buildings has yet been lodged.
Babcock Facility Expansion
An expansion of Babcock Australasia's facility in Woodville North, involving the construction of a new warehouse assembly hall to support the upgrade of Australia's Defence High Frequency Communications System (JP9101) and future defence projects.
Traffic Safety Improvements - Russell Terrace, Woodville
Project to install new traffic control devices along Russell Terrace to slow traffic and improve safety, coinciding with upcoming road rehabilitation works.
414-418 Prospect Road, Kilburn Development
43-apartment residential development featuring modern design and amenities in the growing Kilburn area, with completion expected in 2025. Two-storey low-rise development.
Northern Adelaide Suburbs Road Upgrades
Program of road safety, access and congestion upgrades and planning studies across northern Adelaide. Completed works include several junction and roundabout upgrades, while further work is focused on Curtis Road and Dalkeith Road planning, the funded Curtis Road level crossing removal at Munno Para, the Heaslip Road and Curtis Road roundabout, and the Curtis Road and Andrews Road signalised intersection to support population growth and new housing in the northern suburbs.
2,261 residents of Ferryden Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,396. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,602, about 82% 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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Aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch shows that Ferryden Park maintains a skilled resident workforce, characterized by prominent industrial and manufacturing employment, a jobless rate of 5.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 6.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,261, alongside an unemployment rate that sits 1.8% above the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, while labour participation closely tracks the regional benchmark of 66.4%. Census figures showed merely 7.1% of workers operating from home, an outcome that warrants interpretation within the context of Covid-19 lockdown measures. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, as well as retail trade.
The workforce displays an exceptional alignment with manufacturing, employing residents at 1.9 times the Greater Adelaide regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 5.1% of local employment, well below the 9.3% observed regionally. Comparing the count of local working positions to resident workers at the Census demonstrates that the surrounding residential district contains limited employment opportunities within its immediate boundaries. SALM and ABS figures aggregated across broader statistical geographies reveal that over the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 6.7% alongside a 3.7% increase in the labour force, which together lowered the unemployment rate by 2.6 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide over the identical period, employment rose 4.2%, the workforce increased 4.0%, and unemployment dipped 0.2 percentage points. National employment modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides broader guidance on future hiring requirements relevant to Ferryden Park. When mapped against the local industry profile over five- and ten-year horizons, these projections provide an indication of structural growth. Nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral expectations against the existing industry distribution of Ferryden Park suggests resident employment could rise by 5.9% across five years and 12.9% across ten years (an illustrative extrapolation based strictly on industry weighting without local population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ferryden Park is $1,253 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $548 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,261 a year against an average of $51,913. 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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According to postcode ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the median taxable income in Ferryden Park stands at $46,261, with the average reaching $51,913. These figures fall below national norms and track behind Greater Adelaide, where the median is $54,808 and the average is $66,852. Adjusting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $50,966 for median earnings and $57,193 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, 2021 Census data positions local incomes between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant earnings cohort consists of the 29.7% of workers (1,307 residents) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 per week, aligning with the regional share of 31.8%. Severe housing cost pressures are evident, with residual income at 82.5%, ranking in the 16th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ferryden Park had 1,634 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 6% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $242 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. 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 records indicate that separate houses represent 69.8% of the local dwelling stock, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations making up the remaining 30.1%, compared against 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Outright ownership sits below the metropolitan rate at 23.7%, while 32.6% of properties carry a mortgage and 43.7% are leased by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments in the area sit below regional levels at $1,500, and weekly rental costs average $242, compared to $1,562 and $320 across Adelaide metro. Looking nationally, mortgage costs in Ferryden Park sit well beneath the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the nationwide standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ferryden Park counted 1,634 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 68.1%, comprising couples with children at 32.5%, childless couples at 19.5%, and single parents at 13.2%. The remaining 31.9% are non-family arrangements, made up of single-person dwellings at 27.7% and group living situations at 4.1%. Household occupancy averages 2.6 people, slightly above the Greater Adelaide metric of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.5% of adults in Ferryden Park hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Residents holding university qualifications account for 25.5% in Ferryden Park, trailing slightly behind the 30.4% national standard. Among tertiary attainments, bachelor degrees comprise 18.0%, postgraduate credentials represent 6.1%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.4%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.1% of individuals aged 15+, distributed between certificates at 16.3% and advanced diplomas at 7.8%. A substantial 31.0% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. Within this student cohort, 9.1% attend primary schools, 7.5% are enrolled in tertiary programs, and 7.3% participate in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ferryden Park reaches 14 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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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Commuters in Ferryden Park access 14 operational public transport stops served exclusively by bus routes. Across these stops, 12 distinct routes run to deliver 1,066 scheduled trips weekly. Proximity to transit is strong, with typical resident walking distances averaging 179 meters to the closest stop. Outbound travel dominates given the residential fabric, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of trips and buses capturing 8%. Motor vehicle availability sits below the regional norm at 1.2 per household. A modest 7.1% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Across all transit lines, operations average 152 departures each day, providing approximately 76 departures per week at each individual stop.
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74.9% of residents in Ferryden Park report no long-term health condition. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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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General health conditions and mortality rates assessed by AreaSearch position Ferryden Park near national benchmarks, although chronic conditions appear somewhat elevated among older age groups, and private health insurance penetration is particularly low at approximately 48% (~2,094 people). In comparison, coverage reaches 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and mental health conditions form the most prevalent local diagnoses, reported by 6.9% and 6.0% of the population respectively, while 74.9% of residents report no medical ailments, outperforming the Greater Adelaide figure of 67.9%. Working-age cohorts display strong general wellness with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 14.2% of the local populace (625 people), trailing the 19.1% share recorded regionally, though older cohorts experience higher relative health challenges that sit below broader population ranks nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.8% of Ferryden Park residents were born overseas and 63.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (17.9%) and Australian (13.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Ferryden Park is exceptionally pronounced, with 52.8% of residents born abroad and 63.6% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 39.8%. The suburb exhibits a notable concentration of Buddhist adherents at 16.7%, far exceeding the 2.4% proportion recorded across Greater Adelaide. Evaluating parental country of birth, the primary ancestry groups in Ferryden Park include Vietnamese at 17.9% (compared to 1.2% regionally), Other at 17.5% (against 9.7% across the region), and Australian at 13.1% (beneath the Greater Adelaide level of 22.8%).
Additional ethnic variations include higher representations for Serbian backgrounds at 1.7% (versus 0.4% regionally), Indian background at 5.8% (versus 2.3%), and Greek heritage at 3.3% (versus 2.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ferryden Park is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.3% 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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Demographics in Ferryden Park lean towards younger age brackets, with individuals aged 25 - 44 representing 32.0% of the community as at August 2026 compared to 28.9% regionally, while persons aged 65+ make up 14.2% relative to the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.1%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 36, decreasing from 37 recorded at the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 39 from that same Census. The 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 29.2% at the Census to an estimated 32.0%.
Looking toward 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 are projected to experience the largest numerical increase of 247 (23%) to reach 1,312, while the senior group aged 65+ will record the fastest proportional expansion, rising 39% to 866 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ferryden 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,495 at the 2021 Census → 4,402 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 (SAL40434). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.