Hectorville

Hectorville lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Hectorville's population is estimated at approximately 4,721 people. This figure represents an increase of 480 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,241 people in the suburb. AreaSearch validated this estimate by examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), which showed a resident population of 4,693 for Hectorville and its surrounding areas, along with an additional 94 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,255 persons per square kilometer, placing Hectorville in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 census surpassed both the SA3 area (6.7%) and the state average, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% of Hectorville's overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These projections have been adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, Hectorville is projected to experience above median population growth for national statistical areas. By 2041, the suburb is expected to grow by an additional 1,039 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 19.5% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Hectorville among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis shows Hectorville recorded approximately 61 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 307 homes. As of FY26, 17 approvals have been granted. This results in an average of 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost for new properties is $493,000.

Commercial development approvals amount to $5.8 million this financial year. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hectorville has 83.0% higher new home approvals per person. Construction activity has recently eased. New developments consist of 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% townhouses or apartments. Hectorville has around 101 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth area characteristics.

Population forecasts suggest Hectorville will gain 920 residents by 2041, with current development rates meeting demand comfortably.

Hectorville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to influence 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. Relevant details are listed below.

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

Hectorville has a highly educated workforce with professional services being prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 4.5% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%.

As of June 2025, 2,531 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Hectorville was 64.2%, slightly above Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Notably, the area specializes in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, manufacturing employs only 5.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while the labour force grew by 1.6%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hectorville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, although these estimates are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not consider localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Hectorville had a median income among taxpayers of $49,284. The average income stood at $62,913 in the same period. This is slightly lower than the national average and compares to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $55,607 (median) and $70,985 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes rank modestly in Hectorville, between the 28th and 31st percentiles. The data shows that the income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 31.4% of residents (1,482 people). This pattern is similar to the broader area where 31.8% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hectorville, with only 83.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 27th percentile. The area'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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.7% houses and 35.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hectorville was at 32.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.4% and rented dwellings at 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,700, below 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 were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 constitute 63.3% of all households, including 25.1% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 36.7%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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 notably high, with 36.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing both the South Australian average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational credentials are also common, with 25.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (16.2%). Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.2% in primary education, 7.5% in tertiary education, and 5.5% pursuing secondary education.

The area's educational provision includes East Torrens Primary School and St Joseph's School, serving a total of 1,138 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Hectorville functions as an education hub, offering 24.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 11.7, and attracts students from surrounding communities due to its educational advantages. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1076.

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

Hectorville has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together facilitate 941 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in Hectorville is rated as good, with residents on average being located 205 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 134 trips per day, which equates to approximately 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

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Hectorville residents, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts being fairly standard.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,449 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and mental health issues (6.8%), while 73.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (845 people), lower than the 19.8% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health 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 population shows high cultural diversity, with 44.7% born overseas and 48.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Hectorville, accounting for 51.4%. The 'Other' religious category comprises 3.0%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Italian (22.4%), English (14.0%), and Australian (13.6%). Notably, Koreans make up 1.7% of Hectorville's population compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Hungarians stand at 0.4%, matching regionally, while Indians are represented 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, closely 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 at 18.9% locally, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 8.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 17.8% to 18.9%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 9.8% to 8.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Hectorville's age profile, with the 45-54 age group expected to expand by 167 people (30%), growing from 552 to 720 individuals.