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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Ingle Farm is around 9,915. This reflects an increase of 372 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,543. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,896, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 124 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,218 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ingle Farm's growth of 3.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 3.7%. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the suburb expected to grow by 711 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.1% 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 from statistical area data indicates Ingle Farm averaged around 97 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 487 homes. As of FY26 so far, 42 approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 0.8 new residents were added per year per dwelling constructed, suggesting supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. The average construction value of these dwellings was $310,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $5.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting limited commercial development focus compared to Greater Adelaide where Ingle Farm has 179% more building activity per person. Detached houses make up 92% of new building activity, with attached dwellings at 8%, sustaining the area's suburban identity and offering family homes suited for buyers seeking space. With around 116 people per dwelling approval, Ingle Farm exhibits characteristics of a low density area. Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates Ingle Farm will grow by 603 residents through to 2041 based on current development patterns, suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand and facilitate potential population growth beyond current projections.

Looking ahead, Ingle Farm is expected to grow by 603 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Ingle Farm 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 18 projects that may affect this region. Notable initiatives include Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals, which encompasses Valley View area works, Walkleys Road Corridor, Gardenia Drive Aged Care Expansion, and Pooraka Enterprise Park Expansion - Stage 2 (Various Sites). The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Ingle Farm shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Ingle Farm's workforce is skilled with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the previous year.

This figure is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 4,701 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Ingle Farm lagged significantly at 55.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training employed only 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. Employment levels increased by 1.8% and labour force grew by 1.2% during the year to June 2025, causing a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 2.1%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment marginally increased. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ingle Farm's employment mix suggested 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.

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

Ingle Farm's median income among taxpayers was $47,881 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $52,753 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Greater Adelaide, which were $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on a 12.83% Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $54,024 and average income will be around $59,521. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Ingle Farm rank between the 16th and 19th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis shows that 33.0% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, consistent with broader metropolitan trends at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Ingle Farm, 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 housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 83.9% houses and 16.0% 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, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Ingle Farm was $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. Nationally, Ingle Farm's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,387 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $310 compared to the national figure of $375.

Ingle Farm has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 30.8%, consisting of 27.3% lone person households and 3.6% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.7.

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 most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (26.1%). Educational participation is high at 27.6%, comprising primary education (9.5%), secondary education (6.5%), and tertiary education (4.9%).

The three schools in Ingle Farm have a combined enrollment of 924 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 993) and balanced educational opportunities. These schools focus on primary education only, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 9.3, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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 29 different routes that together facilitate 1,967 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents, on average, located 182 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 281 trips per day, which equates to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Ingle Farm is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Ingle Farm faces significant health challenges as per health data. Key issues affect both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (9.7%) and mental health issues (8.9%). Conversely, 64.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% in Greater Adelaide. Ingle Farm has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.1%, or 1,992 people, compared to Greater Adelaide's 16.1%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile, indicating broad challenges.

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

Ingle Farm has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.2% of its population born overseas and 32.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Ingle Farm, making up 41.1% of people there. The most notable overrepresentation is in Other religions, comprising 4.2% of the population compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (24.7%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (15.5%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Filipino at 3.4% in Ingle Farm versus 2.0% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Polish at 1.0% versus 1.1%.

Ingle Farm's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Ingle Farm has a median age of 38, nearly matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, Ingle Farm has an over-representation of the 75-84 age cohort (9.1%) and an under-representation of the 55-64 age group (9.9%). Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 7.8% to 9.1%, while the 65-74 cohort has declined from 11.4% to 8.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Ingle Farm's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 181 people (an increase of 80%), from 228 to 410. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 75-84 age groups are expected to decrease in number.