Hectorville

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Hectorville's population is estimated at around 4,723 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 482 people (11.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,241 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,677 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 94 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,257 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hectorville's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (8.7%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth is projected for the Hectorville statistical area (Lv2), with the area expected to increase by 1,035 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 19.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hectorville among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Hectorville experienced approximately 60 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 300 homes were approved, with an additional 28 in FY-26 to date. This averages out to about 1.5 new residents per year per new home over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of these properties is $493,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment. In FY-26, there have been $2.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hectorville has 79.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers but with a slowdown in building activity in recent years. Nationally, this level is substantially higher, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 73.0% detached houses and 27.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Hectorville's suburban character focused on family homes.

The area has approximately 93 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate Hectorville will add 914 residents by 2041 at current development rates, with new housing supply comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects likely affecting the region: Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre and Community Hub, Morialta Performing Arts Centre, Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing), Chain of Trails Master Plan. These are key projects with potential relevance to the area.

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Hectorville has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Hectorville has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 4.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.3%.

As of September 2025, 2,557 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is at 64.2%, slightly above Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Hectorville shows a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Manufacturing has limited presence with 5.3% employment compared to the regional average of 7.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% with a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Hectorville's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Hectorville's median income among taxpayers was $49,284 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $62,913 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. By September 2025, estimates suggest Hectorville's median income will be approximately $53,621 and average income around $68,449, based on an 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows household incomes in Hectorville rank at the 28th percentile, family incomes at the 31st percentile, and personal incomes also at the 31st percentile. Income brackets indicate that 31.4% of Hectorville residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. This is consistent with the broader metropolitan region where 31.8% fall into the same income category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hectorville, with only 83.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 27th percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Hectorville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hectorville's residential structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 64.7% houses and 35.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Adelaide metro's structure comprising 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hectorville stood at 32%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 29.4% and rented dwellings making up 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,700, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,736. The median weekly rent figure in Hectorville was recorded at $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $345. Nationally, Hectorville's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hectorville features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 63.3 percent of all households, including 25.1 percent couples with children, 24.4 percent couples without children, and 12.2 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.7 percent, with lone person households at 32.1 percent and group households comprising 4.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Hectorville exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Hectorville is higher than broader benchmarks. 36.2% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 16.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.2% in primary education, 7.5% in tertiary education, and 5.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Hectorville's public transport system operates 14 active stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 17 unique routes, offering a total of 948 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated good, with residents on average 206 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 135 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 67 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hectorville's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Hectorville residents show generally positive health outcomes, with common conditions similar across age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, or about 2,450 individuals. The most prevalent medical issues are arthritis (7.2%) and mental health concerns (6.8%). About 73.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.5% in Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, 17.9% of Hectorville's population is aged 65 or older (845 people), lower than the 19.8% in Greater Adelaide. Seniors' health outcomes are above average and align with the general population's profile.

Hectorville is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hectorville's cultural diversity is notable, with 44.7% of its population born overseas and 48.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Hectorville, comprising 51.4% of people. However, the 'Other' category is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 3.0% versus 2.8%.

The top three ancestral groups are Italian (22.4%), English (14.0%), and Australian (13.6%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Korean is overrepresented at 1.7% in Hectorville compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Hungarian remains consistent at 0.4%, while Indian is overrepresented at 5.5% versus Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Hectorville's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Hectorville has a median age of 38, nearly matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, Hectorville has an over-representation of the 25-34 cohort (18.9% locally) and an under-representation of the 5-14 year-olds (8.9%). Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 17.8% to 18.9% of Hectorville's population, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 9.8% to 8.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Hectorville's age profile, with the 45-54 age group projected to expand by 166 people (30%), growing from 552 to 719 individuals.