Findon

Findon lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Findon's population is estimated at around 7,684 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 687 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,997. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 7,637 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2025 and an additional 349 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,136 persons per square kilometer. Findon's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 7.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 50.0% of overall population gains 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb of Findon, with an expected expansion of 1,663 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 21.0% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Findon among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Findon has averaged approximately 82 new dwelling approvals annually, with around 410 homes approved between financial years FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, there have been 108 approvals so far. Each year, about 2.5 new residents are associated with each dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is approximately $398,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $3.5 million. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Findon has seen moderately higher new home approvals, with 34.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. Recent construction comprises 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across various price points.

The area has approximately 106 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. By 2041, Findon is projected to grow by 1,616 residents, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand.

Findon has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area, including Findon Energy Storage Facility, Findon Sports Complex Redevelopment, TPW20-0238 Glengarry Street, Woodville South Water Main, and Findon High School Upgrade. These are among those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in Findon shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Findon has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 5.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 4,337 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.3% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Findon is 69.1%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Census responses indicate that 9.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Notably, transport, postal & warehousing employs 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, public administration & safety employs only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.4%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, with Census data showing a lower working population compared to resident population. Over the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 5.8% and labour force grew by 5.4%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2%, labour force growth of 3.9%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Findon's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Findon's median taxpayer income in financial year 2023 was $50,470, with an average of $59,612. This is lower than national averages, compared to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $55,603 and the average $65,675, based on a 10.17% increase since financial year 2023. In Findon, incomes ranked modestly in the 2021 Census, between the 30th and 32nd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 33.1% of residents (2,543 people), similar to regional levels at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Findon displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Findon's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.8% houses and 34.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Findon was at 28.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (34.4%) or rented (37.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Weekly rent figures were recorded at $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Findon's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 63.3% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.7%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Findon fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

University qualification levels in Findon are at 27.6%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 20.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.8% in primary education, 6.8% in tertiary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Findon has 27 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 22 routes, offering a total of 1,199 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 223 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 87%, while buses account for 7%. The average vehicle ownership is 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, there are an average of 171 trips per day, translating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Findon is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Findon faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~3,886 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (8.1%) and arthritis (7.6%), while 70.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. As of June 2021, the area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,375 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Findon was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Findon has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.3% of its population born overseas and 38.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Findon, accounting for 54.0% of the population. The most significant overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which comprises 5.0% of the population compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Findon are English (17.8%), Australian (16.3%), and Italian (15.5%). Notably, these percentages are lower than the regional averages for English (27.8%) and Australian (22.8%), but substantially higher for Italian (5.2%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of Serbian (1.5% vs 0.4%), Greek (5.4% vs 2.0%), and Croatian (1.0% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages.

Findon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Findon is 36, which is slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Findon has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (18.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.7%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of Findon's population aged 35-44 increased from 13.7% to 15.1%, while the proportion aged 45-54 decreased from 12.1% to 11.1%. By 2041, Findon's age composition is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 84%, reaching 581 from 315. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is projected to grow by 7%, adding 44 residents.