Kilburn

Population growth drivers in Kilburn are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Kilburn's population is estimated at around 6,690 people. This reflects an increase of 1,057 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,633 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,174 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,306 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kilburn's 18.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state (8.7%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.0% of 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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth is projected for the Kilburn statistical area (Lv2), with an expected increase of 1,574 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 15.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Kilburn among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Kilburn experienced approximately 57 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 285 homes were approved, with an additional 45 in FY-26 so far. This results in about 2 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

The average construction value is $351,000. In FY-26, $58.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kilburn shows moderately higher construction activity (13.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period).

Recent construction comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments. Future projections suggest Kilburn will add around 1,019 residents by 2041, with current development patterns indicating new housing supply should meet demand.

Kilburn has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified six projects that are expected to impact the area. These include the Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, 414-418 Prospect Road, Kilburn Development, Enfield Community & Recreation Centre, and 110 Hawker Street, Ridleyton. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Kilburn faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Kilburn has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 6.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 2,816 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Kilburn lags at 53.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Kilburn shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level, while education & training has limited presence at 5.5% compared to the regional 9.3%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as suggested by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, alongside labour force growth of 1.6%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kilburn's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reports Kilburn's median income among taxpayers is $39,655, with an average of $44,779. This is below the national average. Greater Adelaide's median income is $54,808 and average is $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $43,145 (median) and $48,720 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Kilburn's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 6th and 11th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 27.9% of Kilburn residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 (1,866 individuals), similar to regional levels at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

Kilburn displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Kilburn, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 27 August 2016, comprised 46.0% houses and 54.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Adelaide metropolitan area's dwelling structure of 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Kilburn was recorded at 18.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (24.7%) or rented (56.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilburn stood at $1,472, which is lower than the Adelaide metropolitan area average of $1,603. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure for Kilburn was recorded at $270, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Kilburn's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kilburn features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 59.6% of all households, including 26.6% couples with children, 18.4% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 40.4%, with lone person households at 30.4% and group households at 10.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

The area's educational profile is notable within its region, with university qualification rates at 27.4% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 19.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational pathways account for 24.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 16.0%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.9% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Kilburn shows that there are currently 27 active transport stops operating within the area. These include a mix of train stations and bus stops. There are 13 individual routes servicing these stops collectively providing 1,287 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good with residents typically located approximately 203 meters from their nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages about 183 trips per day across all routes equating to roughly 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kilburn's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Kilburn's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 45% of the total population (~2,995 people), compared to 48.6% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in Kilburn are mental health issues (9.1%) and arthritis (6.5%). A total of 72.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.8% across Greater Adelaide. Kilburn has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (849 people), lower than the 14.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

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

Kilburn has a culturally diverse population, with 58.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 54.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Kilburn, comprising 29.6% of its population. Islam is overrepresented in Kilburn, making up 24.8%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 8.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (32.4%), English (14.2%), and Australian (14.1%). Notably, Vietnamese (5.7%) and Serbian (0.6%) are overrepresented in Kilburn compared to regional averages of 2.2% and 0.4%, respectively. Indian ancestry is also present at 5.4%.

Kilburn hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Kilburn's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kilburn has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.4%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.5% to 15.4%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.0% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Kilburn's age profile will change significantly. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 28%, adding 216 residents to reach a total of 979. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 5% (an increase of 48 people).