Hope Valley (SA)

Hope Valley has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The suburb of Hope Valley's population was estimated at 8,184 people as of Nov 2021. By Nov 2025, the population had increased to around 8,814, reflecting a growth of 630 people (7.7%) since the 2021 Census. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 8,321 in Jun 2024 and an additional 352 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was approximately 1,745 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hope Valley's growth rate of 7.7% since the 2021 census surpassed both the SA3 area (4.5%) and the state average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in Jun 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used, based on 2021 data and adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, above median population growth is projected for the suburb, with an expected expansion of 1,310 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Hope Valley has seen around 93 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 466 homes. So far in FY-26, 27 approvals have been recorded. This indicates that supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. New properties are constructed at an average value of $323,000, under regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers.

Additionally, $33.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. When measured against Greater Adelaide, Hope Valley has 136.0% more new home approvals per person, which should provide buyers with ample choice. This level is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity shows 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% attached dwellings, indicating an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. Hope Valley reflects a developing area with around 110 people per approval.

Future projections show Hope Valley adding 980 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Hope Valley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

The performance of a local area can significantly be influenced by changes to its infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that are expected to impact this particular area. Notable among these are the Modbury Hospital Redevelopment Project, Luminaire Estate - Residential Development, Tea Tree Gully Township North East Road Streetscape Upgrade, and Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment. The following list outlines those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Hope Valley significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Hope Valley has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

As of June 2025, 4,013 residents were in work, and the unemployment rate was 2.5% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 52.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, construction employs 1.2 times the regional average.

In contrast, accommodation & food services employ only 5.1% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 6.8%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force increased by 1.6%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hope Valley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Hope Valley's median taxpayer income was $47,638 and average income was $53,556 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $53,750 (median) and $60,427 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Hope Valley fall between the 18th and 20th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 29.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,617 residents), similar to patterns seen at regional levels where 31.8% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hope Valley, with only 83.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 18th percentile nationally.

Hope Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Hope Valley's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 88.6% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hope Valley stood at 38.0%, similar to Adelaide metro, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.3%) or rented (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hope Valley was $1,517, aligning with the Adelaide metro average, while the median weekly rent figure was $320, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,517 and $330 respectively. Nationally, Hope Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hope Valley features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.7% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.3%, with lone person households at 33.4% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Hope Valley aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Hope Valley's educational qualifications trail Australian benchmarks; 22.3% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (25.2%). Currently, 23.3% of the population is actively pursuing formal education; this includes 8.5% in primary education, 5.5% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Hope Valley's three schools have a combined enrollment of 970 students, operating under typical Australian conditions with an ICSEA score of 1032, indicating balanced educational opportunities. The area has one primary school and two K-12 schools, resulting in 11 school places per 100 residents, which is below the regional average of 16.6. Some students may attend schools in adjacent areas due to this discrepancy.

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

Hope Valley has 39 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that together offer 653 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 202 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 93 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hope Valley is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Hope Valley, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 48% of the total population (~4,249 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (11.8%) and mental health issues (7.8%). About 61.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.3% in Greater Adelaide. Hope Valley has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 30.5% (2,688 people), versus Greater Adelaide's 21.2%. Health outcomes among seniors largely align with the general population's health profile.

Hope Valley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hope Valley's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 28.1% born overseas and 18.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hope Valley, accounting for 53.0% of its population. The category 'Other' was notably overrepresented, comprising 3.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 2.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.6%), Australian (23.4%), and Other (8.5%). Italian (8.3%) and German (5.8%) were notably overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Polish was slightly underrepresented at 1.0%.

Hope Valley hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Hope Valley's median age is 46 years, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up 11.7% of the population, which is particularly prominent compared to other age groups. This figure is also well above the national average of 6.0%. Meanwhile, the 15-24 age group comprises only 9.0%, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of Hope Valley's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 12.1% to 13.6%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 9.8% to 9.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Hope Valley. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 66%, adding 445 individuals to reach a total of 1,115. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 65% of the population growth, underscoring the trend towards an aging demographic. However, the number of residents aged 65 to 74 is forecasted to fall by 43%.