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 May 2026, the estimated population of Hazelwood Park is around 1,926 people. This figure reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census population of 1,953 people, indicating a drop of 27 individuals (1.4%). AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of four new addresses since the Census date supports this estimate. The resulting population density is approximately 2,048 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration has been the primary driver of population growth in Hazelwood Park during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These projections indicate that Hazelwood Park is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with an anticipated growth of 164 persons by 2041. This reflects an overall increase of approximately 8.5% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Hazelwood Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Hazelwood Park averaged around 2 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending June 30, 2021. This totals an estimated 12 homes. As of July 1, 2026 (FY-26), no approvals have been recorded yet.

During this period, Hazelwood Park has experienced population decline, with housing supply remaining adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $594,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hazelwood Park shows substantially reduced construction activity, at 79.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, construction activity has intensified recently. Nationally, this level is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction in Hazelwood Park over this period comprised attached dwellings, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 76.0% houses.

This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 354 people per dwelling approval, Hazelwood Park shows a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hazelwood Park is expected to grow by 162 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hazelwood Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts from 2024 to 2028, O-Bahn City Access Project, Unley Cultural Hub, and SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program.

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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 0.8% in December 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.7%.

As of December 2025, 1,053 residents were employed with a participation rate similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. A moderate 18.9% worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence at 5.5%, compared to 8.7% regionally. Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force grew by the same rate, keeping unemployment stable at 3.0%. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2%, labour force grow by 3.9%, and unemployment fall to 3.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national 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% over five years and 15.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified 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 in the suburb is $113,412. Both figures place 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 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Hazelwood Park's median income are approximately $76,287 by March 2026, with the average being around $124,946. According to 2021 Census figures, 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 (541 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, differing 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.3% houses and 23.8% other dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% 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 $1,562. The median weekly rent in Hazelwood Park was $345, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Hazelwood Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,329 versus Australia's 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, consisting of couples with children (38.2%), couples without children (26.4%), and single parent families (7.8%). Non-family households comprise 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, 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 high, with 55.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to the broader figures of 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. The area's residents have a significant educational advantage, with bachelor degrees being 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 among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.9% and certificates 9.5%. Educational participation in the area 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 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes, offering a total of 512 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 175 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 89%, followed by buses at 7% and cycling at 3%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.9% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 73 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per 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 exceptional 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 (1,380 people) have private health cover, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's 52.7%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.7% and 5.9% of residents respectively. Notably, 74.3% of Hazelwood Park residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents display low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (419 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, broadly in line with 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 had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 30.6% of its population 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, however, showed an overrepresentation at 2.6%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (25.2%), Australian (17.7%), and Chinese (10.5%). Notably, Sri Lankan (1.0% vs regional 0.2%), Italian (6.0% vs 5.2%), and French (0.7% vs 0.4%) groups were overrepresented in Hazelwood Park.

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 median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hazelwood Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 grew from 6.8% to 9.3%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 10.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 11.6% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hazelwood Park's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 23%, adding 41 people and reaching a total of 221. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ will account for 53% of the total population growth, reflecting Hazelwood Park's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 5-14 age group is projected to decrease by 4 residents.