Flinders Park

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Flinders Park is around 6,062. This reflects a growth of 573 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,489. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,949 following examination of the latest ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 81 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,859 persons per square kilometer, placing Flinders Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 10.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for Flinders Park, with the area expected to grow by 1,343 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 20.2% over the 17 years.

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

Flinders Park has recorded approximately 42 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years ending FY-25. This totals an estimated 212 homes. As of FY-26, 29 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3 new residents are associated with every home built during this period.

The demand for housing significantly exceeds new supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $398,000. In the current financial year, approximately $1.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential development.

New building activity shows 70% standalone homes and 30% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 86% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Flinders Park shows characteristics of a growth area, with around 147 people per dwelling approval. Future projections show Flinders Park adding approximately 1,227 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Flinders Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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Employment performance in Flinders Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Flinders Park has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of June 2025, which is 0.7% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. Workforce participation in Flinders Park was 65.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 15.6% of Flinders Park's workforce compared to 17.7% in Greater Adelaide. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.8% while labour force increased by 3.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Flinders Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population growth.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Flinders Park had a median taxpayer income of $55,020 and an average income of $64,986 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is comparable to national averages, differing from Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $62,079 and the average income around $73,324, factoring in a 12.83% growth since financial year 2022 as per Wage Price Index data. The 2021 Census indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Flinders Park rank modestly, between the 46th and 50th percentiles. Incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999 capture 32.2% of the community (1,951 individuals), similar to regional patterns where 31.8% fall within this range. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Flinders Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Flinders Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.8% houses and 14.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Adelaide metro had no houses or other dwellings reported at the time of the Census. Home ownership in Flinders Park was 37.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.4% and rented ones at 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flinders Park was $1,800, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $380, while Adelaide metro had no reported figures for these metrics. Nationally, Flinders Park's median monthly mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and its median weekly rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Flinders Park features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.6 people

Family households constitute 72.7% of all households, including 34.8% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.3%, with lone person households at 23.4% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people.

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

University qualifications in Flinders Park (28.2% of residents aged 15+) exceed the South Australian average (25.7%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (21.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.1% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. Flinders Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,712 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA score: 1056). Educational institutions include one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. There are 44.7 school places per 100 residents, indicating strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

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

Flinders Park has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 24 different routes that together facilitate 1,486 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 197 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 212 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 67 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Flinders Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Flinders Park shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, higher risk cohorts in older age groups have a higher prevalence. Private health cover is at approximately 53% of the total population (~3,194 people), slightly above the average SA2 area's rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.9%) and asthma (6.5%), while 72.2% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 0% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2018, 16.8% of Flinders Park residents are aged 65 years or older (1,018 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

Flinders Park 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

Flinders Park had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.7% of its population born overseas and 30.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Flinders Park, making up 57.0% of the population. The category 'Other' had an overrepresentation in Flinders Park at 2.3%, compared to None% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 19.6%, Australian at 19.3%, and Italian at 14.7%. Notably, Greek ethnicity was overrepresented at 7.5% in Flinders Park (vs None% regionally), Serbian at 0.9% (vs None%), and Croatian at 1.1% (vs None%).

Flinders Park's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Flinders Park has a median age of 39 years, which matches the Greater Adelaide average and is closely aligned with Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Flinders Park has an over-representation of the 35-44 age group (15.1% locally) and an under-representation of those aged 65-74 (7.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group increased from 14.0% to 15.1%, while the 45-54 cohort decreased from 13.5% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Flinders Park's age profile, with the 45-54 cohort expected to grow by 25%, adding 193 residents to reach a total of 957.