Ingle Farm

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Ingle Farm's population is estimated at around 9,929 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 386 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,543. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 9,900 residents following their examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024), along with an additional 127 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,221 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver for population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the suburb expected to grow by 698 persons to reach around 10,627 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of approximately 5.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Ingle Farm averaged around 98 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 494 homes. As of FY26, 63 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. New supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new homes is $310,000. In FY26, $5.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Ingle Farm records 183.0% more construction activity per person. New building activity shows 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With around 109 people per dwelling approval, Ingle Farm shows characteristics of a low density area. Future projections show Ingle Farm adding 587 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Ingle Farm has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 18 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals, encompassing Valley View area works, Walkleys Road Corridor, Gardenia Drive Aged Care Expansion, and Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites).

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Ingle Farm recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Ingle Farm has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%. As of September 2025, 4,655 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.7% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation lagged at 59.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 6.3% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, education & training employed only 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, and labour force grew by 1.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ingle Farm's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The suburb of Ingle Farm had a median income among taxpayers of $47,881 and an average income of $52,753 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to figures for Greater Adelaide of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, the estimated median income in Ingle Farm as of September 2025 is approximately $52,095, with an average income of around $57,395. The 2021 Census figures show that household, family and personal incomes in Ingle Farm fall between the 16th and 19th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 33.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,276 residents), similar to broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 20th percentile nationally.

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

Ingle Farm's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ingle Farm stood at 34.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.6% and rented ones at 27.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Ingle Farm was recorded at $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Ingle Farm's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Ingle Farm has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 69.2% of all households, including 27.5% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.8%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Educational outcomes in Ingle Farm fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 20.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (26.1%). Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.5% in primary, 6.5% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Ingle Farm has 73 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 31 different routes that together facilitate 1,967 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average situated 182 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside Ingle Farm, primarily by car (86%), with bus use at 10%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 6.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 281 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Ingle Farm is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Ingle Farm faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment in October 20XX. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notably higher than average, particularly among older age groups. Only approximately 48% of Ingle Farm residents had private health cover, compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions were arthritis (9.7%) and mental health issues (8.9%), while 64.2% reported no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 67.9%. Working-age residents had an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Ingle Farm has a higher proportion of seniors, with 19.9% aged 65 and over (1,975 people). While senior health outcomes present challenges, they ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

Ingle Farm 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

Ingle Farm has high cultural diversity, with 36.2% of its population born overseas and 32.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Ingle Farm, making up 41.1% of people. Notably, 'Other' religions comprise 4.2%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (24.7%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (15.5%), the latter being substantially higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 9.7%. Some ethnic groups have notable representation: Filipino at 3.4% compared to 1.0%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Polish at 1.0% matching regional levels.

Ingle Farm's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Ingle Farm has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. In comparison with the Greater Adelaide average, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Ingle Farm (9.2% locally), while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented (8.4%). Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.8% to 9.2% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 11.4% to 8.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Ingle Farm's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age group is projected to grow substantially, increasing by 180 people (79%) from 228 to 409. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 age group is expected to decrease by 61 residents.