Hayborough

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

As of Nov 2025, Hayborough's population is estimated at around 2,490, reflecting an increase of 252 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 2,238 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,371 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, along with an additional 161 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is 1,296 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hayborough's 11.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (6.8%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Hayborough is expected to increase by 156 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.6% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Hayborough when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hayborough has received around 50 dwelling approvals annually on average over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, totalling approximately 250 homes. As of FY26, 29 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 0.7 people move to Hayborough for each dwelling built in this period. This indicates that supply meets or exceeds demand, offering more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction value of new homes is $391,000. In FY26, there have been $19.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of SA, Hayborough has 70% more development activity per person, significantly above the national average, suggesting strong developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 95% standalone homes and 5% medium-high density housing, maintaining Hayborough's suburban character focused on family homes. With around 42 people moving to Hayborough for each dwelling approval, it is considered a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Hayborough is projected to gain 15 residents by 2041. Current development patterns should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Hayborough has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence regional performance. One major project is identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: Victor Harbor Baptist Church Expansion, Granite Island Causeway Project, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts, and SA Public Housing Maintenance and Services Contracts are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Hayborough lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Hayborough has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate is 4.7%, based on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of June 2025909 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.1% higher than Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation is lower at 50.5%, compared to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services.

Health care & social assistance has particularly high employment levels, at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.8% of local workers, significantly below Rest of SA's 14.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Hayborough's labour force decreased by 2.6%, with employment decreasing by 3.7%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, Rest of SA saw an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force growth of 0.1%, and a 1.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hayborough's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Hayborough had a median income among taxpayers of $40,993. The average income level was $52,374. These figures are below the national averages of $46,889 and $56,582 respectively for Rest of SA. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $46,252 and average income would be around $59,094. Census data shows that incomes in Hayborough fall between the 5th and 8th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis indicates that the $400 - 799 bracket dominates with 31.2% of residents (776 people), differing from the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 27.5%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hayborough, with only 83.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

Hayborough is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hayborough's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 92.1% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hayborough stood at 41.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, aligning with Non-Metro SA's average. The median weekly rent was $285, compared to Non-Metro SA's $280. Nationally, Hayborough's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hayborough has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.1% of all households, including 19.6% couples with children, 36.8% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 27.1% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is larger than the Rest of SA average of 2.2.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 14.1%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 31.5%.

A substantial 23.1% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.4% in primary education, 5.6% in secondary education, and 1.5% in tertiary education. Encounter Lutheran College provides local educational services within Hayborough, with an enrollment of 734 students as of a recent report. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1055). All schools offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. As of the latest data, the area functions as an education hub with 29.5 school places per 100 residents - significantly above the regional average of 11.1 - attracting students from surrounding communities.

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Health performance in Hayborough is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Hayborough faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48%, covering around 1,188 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (affecting 12.1% of residents) and mental health problems (impacting 10.6%). About 58.3% report having no medical ailments, similar to the Rest of SA. In Hayborough, 32.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (809 people), lower than the 37.0% in Rest of SA. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors show some challenges but perform better than the general population on certain metrics.

Hayborough is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Hayborough was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 83.4% of its population born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Hayborough is Christianity, which comprises 40.5% of the population. However, there was an overrepresentation of Judaism, with 0.0% of the population compared to 0.0% across Rest of SA.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English at 38.8%, Australian at 28.3%, and Scottish at 7.4%. Notably, German is overrepresented at 6.9% (vs regional 6.7%), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%), and Australian Aboriginal at 2.5% (vs regional 1.2%).

Hayborough hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Hayborough is 48 years, similar to the Rest of SA's average of 47 years but well above the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of SA average, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented at 14.0% locally, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 12.5%. This concentration of the 75-84 age group is well above the national average of 6.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 10.4% to 14.0% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age cohort has declined from 17.1% to 15.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Hayborough. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 101%, adding 75 residents to reach a total of 150. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 94% of population growth, emphasizing demographic aging trends. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.