Kent Town

Population growth drivers in Kent Town are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Kent Town's estimated population is around 1,610. This reflects an increase of 167 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,443. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 1,584 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional seven validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,639 persons per square kilometer for Kent Town (SA2), placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kent Town's growth rate of 11.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average of 7.1% and the metropolitan area, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for this statistical area (Lv2).

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and for areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch for Kent Town (SA2), with an expected expansion of 216 persons to reach approximately 1,826 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 12.4% over these 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kent Town when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Kent Town has recorded approximately six residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated thirty-three homes. As of FY-26, zero approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built annually between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $759,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kent Town records around 67% of building activity per person and ranks among the 76th percentile nationally in terms of construction activity, although recent intensification has been observed. New building activity comprises approximately 25.0% standalone homes and 75.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Interestingly, developers are building a higher proportion of traditional houses than the current mix suggests (8.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With around 157 people per dwelling approval, Kent Town exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Kent Town will add approximately 200 residents by 2041 (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction maintains a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Kent Town has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Four projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area: Norwood Oval Redevelopment, Hutt Street Luxury Apartments, 274-275 North Terrace Development Site, and 200 East Terrace.

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

Kent Town has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 5.0% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.3%.

As of September 2025, there are 970 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, slightly above Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide at 61.7%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level, but has lower construction representation at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 8.7%.

There are 2.6 workers per resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, labour force grew by 3.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% with a slight fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov 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%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kent Town's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Kent Town suburb had median income among taxpayers at $52,241 with average level at $78,967. This is high nationally compared to Greater Adelaide levels of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $58,944 (median) and $89,098 (average). Census data for 2021 shows personal income ranks at 55th percentile ($831 weekly), while household income sits at 33rd percentile. Major income segment comprises 29.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (473 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 81.0% of income remaining, ranking at 29th percentile. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in 7th decile.

Kent Town features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Kent Town, as per the latest Census, consisted of 8.1% houses and 91.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 51.7% houses and 48.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kent Town was at 21.6%, with the remainder being mortgaged or rented at 16.6% and 61.8% respectively. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,924, lower than Adelaide metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent was $330, compared to Adelaide metro's $340. Nationally, Kent Town's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,924 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $330 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 43.8% of all households, including 9.6% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 56.2%, with lone person households accounting for 48.3% and group households making up 7.4%. The median household size is 1.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.2.

Kent Town demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Kent Town's educational attainment is notably high, with 48.0% of its residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, exceeding South Australia's (SA) average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in various qualification types: Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.0%, and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational pathways comprise 21.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 12.2%. Educational participation is high in Kent Town, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.1% in tertiary, 12.1% in secondary, and 3.2% in primary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.1% in tertiary education, 12.1% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing primary education.

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

Kent Town has 12 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of bus routes, totaling 31 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 3,362 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Kent Town is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 121 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 480 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 280 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Kent Town is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Kent Town shows above-average health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 58% of its total population (936 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.4%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (affecting 9.6% of residents) and asthma (6.5%), while 71.2% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 70.4%. The area has 16.7% of residents aged 65 and over (268 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 20.9%. Seniors in Kent Town have particularly strong health outcomes, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Kent Town 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

Kent Town's cultural diversity is notable, with 26.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.5% born overseas. Christianity dominates as the main religion, comprising 38.9%. Hinduism stands out at 3.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.2%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (25.7%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (12.4%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.8% compared to the regional 0.5%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and German remains at 5.0%.

Kent Town's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Kent Town is 36, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kent Town has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (22.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Kent Town's population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.2% to 6.5%, while the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 6.0% to 4.8%. Additionally, the proportion of those aged 55-64 has dropped from 11.6% to 10.4%. By the year 2041, Kent Town's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 10%, increasing from 355 to 393 residents. Conversely, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 1 resident.