Flinders Park

Population growth drivers in Flinders Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Flinders Park's estimated population is around 6,199. This reflects an increase of 710 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,489. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,950 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 81 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,924 persons per square kilometer, placing Flinders Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 12.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (8.7%) 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 at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth is projected for Flinders Park statistical area (Lv2), with an expected growth of 1,334 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 17.4% over the 17 years.

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

Flinders Park recorded approximately 43 residential properties approved annually between FY-21 and FY-25, totalling around 215 homes. In FY-26 up to June, 41 approvals were recorded. On average, each home built accommodated about 3 new residents per year over these five financial years. This has led to a significant demand exceeding supply, potentially driving price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost for new properties was approximately $398,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26 up to June, around $5.8 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, suggesting limited commercial development activity. New residential developments consisted of 70% standalone homes and 30% attached dwellings, including townhouses and apartments, catering to various price points from family homes to more affordable compact living.

This shift reflects the reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements compared to the current housing mix of 86% houses. With approximately 144 people per dwelling approval, Flinders Park exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 1,081 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing population growth to exceed current forecasts.

Flinders Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Flinders Park demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Flinders Park has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%. As of September 2025, there are 3,375 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Adelaide's. Workforce participation is 65.7%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%.

Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance (15.6%), retail trade, and education & training. Health care & social assistance employs a lower percentage of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide (17.7%). Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.2% while labour force increased by 4.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Flinders Park's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that Flinders Park has lower incomes compared to national averages. The median income is $55,020 and the average income stands at $64,986. In contrast, Greater Adelaide's median income is $54,808 with an average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,862 (median) and $70,705 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Flinders Park ranks modestly for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 46th and 50th percentiles. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 32.2% of residents (1,996 people), similar to the surrounding region at 31.8%. After housing expenses, 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 strong rates of outright home ownership

Flinders Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 85.8% houses and 14.2% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Flinders Park stood at 37.7%, with 36.4% of dwellings under mortgage and 25.9% being rented out. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, while the median weekly rent amounted to $380. Nationally, Flinders Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, recorded as of 2021, whereas rents exceeded the national figure of $375, reported in the same year.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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

Flinders Park residents aged 15+ with university qualifications comprise 28.2%, slightly higher than South Australia's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 21.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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 25 different routes that together facilitate 1,488 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 197 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is high, with an average of 212 trips per day across all routes, equating 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, older and at-risk cohorts have a higher prevalence. Approximately 53% (~3,266 people) of Flinders Park residents have private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.9%) and asthma (6.5%). About 72.2% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Adelaide's 0%. In Flinders Park, 16.8% (~1,041 people) are aged 65 and over. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, specific challenges faced by this age group need to be addressed.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Flinders Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number 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 its population. Notably, the 'Other' religion category comprised 2.3%, which was higher than the regional average of None%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (19.6%), Australian (19.3%), and Italian (14.7%). Some ethnic groups had significant representation: Greek at 7.5% (vs None% regionally), Serbian at 0.9% (vs None%), and Croatian at 1.1% (vs None%).

Flinders Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Flinders Park's median age is 39 years, matching Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and closely aligned with Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Flinders Park has a notably higher proportion of the 35-44 cohort (15.1% locally) but fewer residents 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 predicts significant changes in Flinders Park's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 22%, adding 172 residents to reach 954. The 5-14 group is expected to grow more modestly at 4%, adding only 30 residents.