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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of Hazelwood Park is around 1,942, a decrease of 11 people from the 2021 Census figure of 1,953. This decrease reflects an estimated resident population of 1,936 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in Jun 2024, along with validation of three new addresses since the Census date. The population density is calculated at 2,066 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of recent population growth in Hazelwood Park. For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2 area-specific projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, South Australian Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projections, Hazelwood Park is expected to increase its population by 185 persons to reach 2,127 by 2041, reflecting a 9.6% increase 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, Hazelwood Park averaged approximately 2 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 11 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet.

Each home built has resulted in an average of 5.5 new residents annually during this period. Consequently, demand for housing significantly exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of these new homes is $594,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Comparatively, Hazelwood Park shows substantially reduced construction activity compared to Greater Adelaide, with an 81.0% reduction per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, recent construction activity has intensified in the area. Nationally, this level is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially pointing to possible planning constraints.

Notably, all new construction in Hazelwood Park over the past five financial years has been comprised of attached dwellings. This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 76.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With approximately 365 people per dwelling approval, Hazelwood Park indicates a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hazelwood Park is expected to grow by around 262 residents through to 2041. If 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 15thth percentile 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 an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% in September 2025. Employment grew by 3.4% over the past year.

The area's unemployment rate is below Greater Adelaide's (2.9% vs 3.9%), with a workforce participation rate of 71.1%. Around 18.9% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 impacts. Top industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs (2.1 times the regional level), but construction employment is lower at 5.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Hazelwood Park's employment increased by 3.4%, matching labour force growth, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% and labour force grow by 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hazelwood Park's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.6% in five years and 15.3% in ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Hazelwood Park's median income among taxpayers is $69,245. The average income is $113,412. This places Hazelwood Park in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Hazelwood Park would be approximately $75,339 (median) and $123,392 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Hazelwood Park rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 88th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals that 28.1% of residents (545 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, which differs from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant 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. 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 compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hazelwood Park was at 45.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.5% and rented ones at 17.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,329, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Hazelwood Park was $345, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. 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 constitute 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 account for 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 notably exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 55.0% possess university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 35.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.5% and graduate diplomas at 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 is notably 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

Hazelwood Park has 13 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that together facilitate 512 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 175 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most Hazelwood Park inhabitants commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 89% of residents, while buses are utilized by 7%, and cycling accounts for 3%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.9% of Hazelwood Park residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 73 trips per day, equating to around 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hazelwood Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Hazelwood Park's health outcomes data shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 72% of Hazelwood Park's total population (1,392 people) has private health cover, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 7.7% of residents) and asthma (5.9%). A total of 74.3% of Hazelwood Park's residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (419 people), higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

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 showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 30.6% born overseas and 25.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hazelwood Park, accounting for 46.0%. Buddhism stood out with 2.6%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 2.4%.

The top ancestry groups were English (25.2%), Australian (17.7%), and Chinese (10.5%). Notably, Sri Lankan (1.0%) and Italian (6.0%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 5.2%, respectively. French also showed higher representation 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 national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hazelwood Park has a higher proportion 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 9.1%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 11.6% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hazelwood Park's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 52 people and reaching a total of 229 from the previous figure of 176. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 5%, an increase of 4 people.