Hazelwood Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Hazelwood Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the population of Hazelwood Park is estimated at around 2,028 people. This figure represents an increase of 75 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,953 people in the suburb. The current resident population estimate of 1,976 by AreaSearch, following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release from June 2024, and validation of three new addresses since the Census date, indicates this growth. This equates to a density ratio of 2,157 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hazelwood Park's population growth rate of 3.8% since the census is within close proximity to the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.1%, reflecting its competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver behind this population increase in recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, based on 2021 data and adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Hazelwood Park is expected to expand by 177 persons to reach a population of around 2,205 by the year 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 8.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Hazelwood Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Hazelwood Park averaged around 9 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 47 homes. So far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand dynamic.

The average construction value of new homes is $594,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hazelwood Park shows around 75% of the construction activity per person, placing it among the 77th percentile nationally, though recent construction activity has intensified. New building activity comprises approximately 8.0% detached dwellings and 92.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 76.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. The area has around 155 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hazelwood Park is expected to grow by approximately 164 residents through to 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Hazelwood Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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

Hazelwood Park has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0%.

As of June 2025, 1,115 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is 64.6%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Hazelwood Park specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented at 5.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, Hazelwood Park saw employment increase by 2.0%, alongside labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment and labour force growth of 2.1% each, with marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts suggest potential future demand in Hazelwood Park. Over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Hazelwood Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.3% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Hazelwood Park's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Hazelwood Park's median income among taxpayers is $69,245 and average income stands at $113,412, compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $78,129 (median) and $127,963 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Hazelwood Park, between the 83rd and 88th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $4000+ earnings band captures 28.1% of the community (569 individuals), differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 31.8%. The substantial proportion of high earners indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Hazelwood Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.3% houses and 23.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hazelwood Park was 45.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.5% and rented ones at 17.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,329, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. The median weekly rent in Hazelwood Park was $345, lower than Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Hazelwood Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,329 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $345 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 73.4% of all households, including 38.2% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.6%, with lone person households at 24.6% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Hazelwood Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Hazelwood Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 55.0% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 9.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside Hazelwood Park's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Hazelwood Park has 13 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with 7 individual routes in total. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 510.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 175 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hazelwood Park's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hazelwood Park. Prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Approximately 72% of the total population (1,453 people) have private health cover, compared to 68.6% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.7 and 5.9% of residents respectively. 74.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (438 people), lower than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Hazelwood 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

Hazelwood Park had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 30.6% of its residents born overseas and 25.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hazelwood Park, comprising 46.0% of the population. Buddhism was notably overrepresented, making up 2.6% compared to Greater Adelaide's 3.4%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.2%), Australian (17.7%), and Chinese (10.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Sri Lankan at 1.0% (vs regional 0.6%), Italian at 6.0% (vs 6.0%), and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).

Hazelwood Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Hazelwood Park is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hazelwood Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 6.8% to 9.0%, while the 15 to 24 age group increased from 10.9% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group declined from 11.6% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hazelwood Park's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 24%, reaching 226 people from 182. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 51% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.