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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates, Hazelwood Park's estimated population is around 1,942 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a decrease of 11 people since the 2021 Census, which reported 1,953 residents. The current population of 1,936, validated by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's June 2024 ERP data release and additional new addresses, equates to a density ratio of 2,066 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove Hazelwood Park's population growth 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 and years post-2032, South Australian Government Regional/LGA projections by age category from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used with adjustments employing weighted aggregation methods. Considering projected demographic shifts, Hazelwood Park is expected to increase by 177 persons to 2041, reflecting a 12.9% total increase over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hazelwood Park averaged approximately 2 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 11 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 5.5 new residents per year for each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding supply.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $594,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hazelwood Park has shown substantially reduced construction activity, which is 81.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although recent construction activity has increased. Nationally, this level is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction in Hazelwood Park over the past five years has been comprised of attached dwellings, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns that are currently 76.0% houses. This shift suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 365 people per dwelling approval, Hazelwood Park indicates a developed market.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Hazelwood Park to grow by approximately 250 residents through to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hazelwood Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major undertakings, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are projected to impact this area. Notable projects include Unley Cultural Hub, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts, Carmelite Retirement Living, and Adelaide Level Crossings Congestion and Safety, with the following list outlining those most likely to be pertinent.

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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 an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.3%.

As of September 2025, 1,115 residents were employed, with a 2.9% lower unemployment rate than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Workforce participation was 64.6%, close to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for Hazelwood Park residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence, at 5.5% compared to the regional 8.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 1.9%. In Greater Adelaide, employment rose by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment fell to 3.8%. State-wide in South Australia, as of 25-Nov-25, employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hazelwood Park's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 7.6% in five years and 15.3% in ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Hazelwood Park's median income among taxpayers is $69,245. The average income in the suburb is $113,412. Nationally, these figures place Hazelwood Park in the top percentile. In comparison, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Hazelwood Park's median income are approximately $75,339 as of September 2025, with the average estimated to be around $123,392 by that date. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Hazelwood Park rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 88th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 28.1% of residents (545 people), unlike regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 31.8%. The substantial proportion of high earners (40.3% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of their 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). This is compared to Adelaide metro's 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hazelwood Park was 45.1%, similar to Adelaide metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 37.5%, while rented dwellings were at 17.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,329, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $345, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Hazelwood Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than 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 make up the remaining 26.6%, with lone person households at 24.6% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is 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 averages. Among residents aged 15+, 55.0% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide area. This educational advantage is reflected in various qualification types: bachelor degrees lead at 35.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 9.5%.

Educational participation in Hazelwood Park 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.

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

Transport analysis shows 13 active public transport stops in Hazelwood Park. These are served by buses only, with 8 different routes operating collectively offering 512 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 175 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 73 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 indicates strong performance throughout Hazelwood Park with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (1,392 people), compared to 67.8% across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.7 and 5.9% of residents respectively, while 74.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide.

The area has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (419 people), which is lower than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Hazelwood Park's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 30.6% born overseas and 25.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hazelwood Park, comprising 46.0% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, at 2.6% versus 3.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.2%), Australian (17.7%), and Chinese (10.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Sri Lankan is overrepresented at 1.0%, Italian is equally represented at 6.0%, and French is slightly overrepresented at 0.7%.

Hazelwood Park hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

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 proportion of residents aged 5-14 years (14.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 years (9.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 years grew from 6.8% to 9.0%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 10.9% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 11.6% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hazelwood Park's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 29%, adding 51 people and reaching a total of 226 from the current 174. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 2%, adding just 1 person.