Gulfview Heights

Gulfview Heights has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Gulfview Heights statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,715. This reflects an increase of 41 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,674. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,645 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and validation of 13 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,037 persons per square kilometer. The Gulfview Heights (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 1.1% since the census, which is within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% 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 using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth nationally, with Gulfview Heights (SA2) expected to increase by 153 persons to reach a total of 3,868 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 4.6% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Gulfview Heights according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Gulfview Heights has averaged approximately 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 39 homes. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated around 2.2 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. The average expected construction cost value of new homes over this period is $329,000.

In FY-26, there have been $498,000 in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Gulfview Heights records about 58% of the building activity per person, placing it among the 45th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This suggests limited choices for buyers and supports demand for existing homes, although development activity has increased recently. The proportion of new building activity comprises 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% attached dwellings, preserving Gulfview Heights' suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 372 people per dwelling approval, the area shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gulfview Heights is projected to add approximately 170 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified five projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are The Heights Estate Para Hills, Springbank Waters Residential Estate, Main North Road and Target Hill Road Junction Upgrade, and Para Hills Community Hub. Relevant details are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Gulfview Heights performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Gulfview Heights has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 0.9% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. The area's unemployment rate is below Greater Adelaide's, standing at 3.0% compared to the region's 3.9%, with workforce participation at 68.8% versus Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with notable concentration in construction at 1.3 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 14.6% compared to the regional average of 17.7%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. In the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Greater Adelaide where employment grew by 3.0% and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from November 25 shows South Australian employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gulfview Heights' employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Gulfview Heights had a median income among taxpayers of $57,617 and an average income of $65,333. These figures are slightly lower than national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $62,687 and average income $71,082 by that date. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Gulfview Heights are at the 57th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 34.5% of residents (1,281 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the regional average of 31.8%. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 89.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Gulfview Heights, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.7% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This differs from Adelaide metro's breakdown of 83.9% houses and 16.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gulfview Heights stood at 41.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.3% and rented ones at 9.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent in Gulfview Heights was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. Nationally, Gulfview Heights' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Gulfview Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 84.8% of all households, including 42.6% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 19.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15 and above, with 36.9% holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 9.5% and certificates for 27.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gulfview Heights has 12 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 985 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents usually being within 292 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 140 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to about 82 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Gulfview Heights is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Gulfview Heights shows better-than-average health results, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. It has a private health cover rate of approximately 53%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 47.1%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and asthma (7.7%), while 69.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. In Gulfview Heights, 17.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (631 people). Health outcomes for seniors align with the general population's profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Gulfview Heights was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gulfview Heights had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.2% of its population born overseas and 18.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gulfview Heights, accounting for 53.5% of the population. The 'Other' religious category had a slightly higher representation in Gulfview Heights at 2.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 2.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (27.9%), Australian (23.2%), and Italian (8.8%), which was significantly higher than the regional average of 3.8%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Polish at 1.2% vs 1.1%, Russian at 0.7% vs 0.3%, and Hungarian at 0.4% vs 0.3%.

Gulfview Heights's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Gulfview Heights is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, making up 15.5% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up a smaller proportion at 10.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 12.0% to 13.7%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.1% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Gulfview Heights's age structure. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to increase by 71 people (14%), rising from 520 to 592. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.