Hallett Cove

Hallett Cove is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Hallett Cove is around 12,729. This figure reflects an increase of 1.7% since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,512 people. The latest estimate is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 12,722. This results in a population density ratio of 1,397 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68% to the area's recent population growth.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, South Australian Government projections based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. According to these trends, Hallett Cove is expected to grow by 384 persons to reach an estimated population of around 13,113 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of approximately 3% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hallett Cove had approximately 9 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, around 47 homes were approved, with 7 more in FY26 so far. Each home built over these years brought an average of 3.3 new residents.

Supply lagged demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes had an average construction cost value of $305,000, below the regional average. Commercial approvals totaled $3.9 million in FY26, indicating Hallett Cove's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, building activity was 90.0% lower per person. This limited new supply supported stronger demand and values for established homes.

Nationally, Hallett Cove's construction activity also reflected market maturity and possible development constraints. All approved constructions were standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 1586 people per approval, Hallett Cove indicated a mature, established area. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates suggest Hallett Cove will grow by 376 residents. Construction pace is reasonable with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

Hallett Cove has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Cove Point Residential Development, Hallett Cove Seaside Pool, Hallett Cove Shopping Centre Expansion & Upgrade, and Hallett Cove Pavilion Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Hallett Cove demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Hallett Cove has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% in the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 7,347 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is 66.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Manufacturing has limited presence with 5.8% employment compared to the regional average of 7.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, labour force increased by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hallett Cove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Hallett Cove's median income among taxpayers is $54,356, with an average of $61,457. This is lower than the national average, and compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,330 (median) and $69,342 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Hallett Cove are at the 57th percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 35.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 31.8% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Hallett Cove, as per the latest Census figures, 94.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.2% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Adelaide metropolitan area's 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hallett Cove stood at 39.6%, with mortgaged properties at 46.0% and rented ones at 14.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, aligning with Adelaide metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $380, higher than Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Hallett Cove's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.3% of all households, including 36.0% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.7%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Hallett Cove aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

In Hallett Cove, the proportion of residents with university qualifications is 26.5%, which is slightly below the SA3 area average of 30.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (26.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education. Hallett Cove has four schools with a combined enrollment of 1,636 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1016) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary schools, one secondary school, and one K-12 school. Note that for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Hallett Cove has 93 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 10 individual routes that collectively facilitate 1,598 weekly passenger trips. The city's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically residing 205 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency stands at 228 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hallett Cove's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Hallett Cove's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, showing a typical range of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

The area has approximately 51% private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area (~6,531 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.4%) and asthma (7.8%), with 68.5% of residents reporting no medical ailments, comparable to Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. Hallett Cove has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.7% (2,762 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in Hallett Cove are stronger than those in the general population.

Hallett Cove 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

Hallett Cove's population showed higher cultural diversity than most nearby areas, with 13.7% speaking languages other than English at home and 33.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 42.4%. Judaism had a slightly higher representation in Hallett Cove at 0.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (34.3%), Australian (22.0%), and Scottish (7.9%). Notably, Polish (1.4%) Welsh (0.9%), and South African (1.1%) ethnicities had higher representations in Hallett Cove compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 0.6%, and 0.5% respectively.

Hallett Cove hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Hallett Cove is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hallett Cove has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (13.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 grew from 4.6% to 6.5%, while the 55-64 age group decreased from 15.7% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hallett Cove's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 46%, reaching 1,208 people from 827. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 87% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 55-64 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in number.