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Kilburn has an estimated 5,824 residents, up from 5,633 at the 2021 Census — a change of 191 people, or 3.4%. That puts 2,008 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population statistics and address monitoring by AreaSearch, the suburb of Kilburn houses approximately 5,824 residents as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 191 people (3.4%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 5,633 individuals. This estimation stems from a resident base of 5,791 derived from ABS ERP figures released in June 2025, combined with 68 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 2,008 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations analyzed nationally. The primary driver of this growth has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 80.0% of the recent population increase.
Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 baseline figures) are used for SA2 regions. For locations lacking this coverage or extending past 2032, state government projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are applied via a weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 level. Future projections indicate the suburb of Kilburn will experience growth above the national median, climbing by 1,049 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 17.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
202 new dwellings have been approved in Kilburn over the past five years, an average of 40 a year. That is 7.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 69% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that the suburb of Kilburn averages approximately 40 approved residences annually. A total of 202 dwellings received authorization over the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 24 approved during the course of FY-26. Given that only 0.1 new residents have arrived per approved dwelling during the FY-21 to FY-25 period, construction is successfully meeting or exceeding local demand. This provides prospective buyers with expanded choices and supports demographic growth potential. The average estimated construction cost for these new homes is $351,000, representing a level slightly above the regional baseline and indicating a focus on higher-quality builds.
Additionally, commercial development has shown momentum, with commercial approvals reaching $58.4 million during the current financial year. Relative to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Kilburn exhibits 18.0% lower per-capita residential construction, placing it in the 66th percentile across national assessments. Current approvals comprise 69.0% standalone dwellings and 31.0% semi-detached or multi-unit builds, yielding a diverse mix of townhouses and apartments to suit various budgets. This construction trend shows a stronger focus on detached housing than the Census breakdown of 46.0%, showing that demand for family homes remains high despite density changes. Reflecting a ratio of approximately 211 people per dwelling approval, the area retains low density characteristics. Demographic forecasts point to an increase of 1,016 residents in the suburb of Kilburn by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimate. Current construction volumes appear sufficient to meet this future demand, supporting a stable local market free from major price pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kilburn
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kilburn, worth an estimated $315 million. A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $816 million. 6 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, planning decisions, and major works are key drivers of local performance. A total of 6 projects have been identified that are expected to influence the area, with the most significant being the Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, 414-418 Prospect Road, Kilburn Development, Enfield Community & Recreation Centre, and 110 Hawker Street, Ridleyton.
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The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate
Master-planned residential community by AVJennings (now part of AVID Property Group) delivering over 300 homes including townhouses and apartments across multiple stages, with parks, pathways and direct connection to the Enfield Community Centre in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
414-418 Prospect Road, Kilburn Development
43-apartment residential development featuring modern design and amenities in the growing Kilburn area, with completion expected in 2025. Two-storey low-rise development.
Prospect Corner
Prospect Corner is a Renewal SA masterplanned housing development on the former Kaufland site at 250B Churchill Road, Prospect. The 2.36 ha community will deliver 208 homes, including 108 architect-designed townhouses and two apartment buildings with 100 affordable rental apartments. Civil works and the central reserves were completed in late 2025, first residents have moved in, the first apartment building was completed in Q4 2025, the second apartment building was targeting completion in April 2026, and townhouse delivery continues toward overall completion in 2028.The project includes at least 55% affordable housing, Payinthi Reserve, Parkana Reserve, a community garden, BBQ facilities, outdoor gym, nature play, tree planting, and direct access to Islington Railway Station.
Prospect Corner
A 2.36-hectare master-planned community delivering 208 new homes, including 108 multi-storey townhouses and 100 affordable rental apartments. It aims for a minimum of 55% affordable housing. Features extensive tree planting, a community garden, barbecue facilities, an outdoor gym, and a nature play area. Located seven kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, at the intersection of Churchill and Regency Roads. Expected completion in 2028.
Prospect 1838
A residential development of 180 new homes, including a mix of townhouses and villas. The project focuses on modern, architecturally designed homes with a strong connection to the local heritage and community. Located in the inner-city suburb of Prospect, just 5km from Adelaide CBD, this development offers quality built 2, 3 & 4 bedroom terraces and 1-2 bedroom apartments within a thriving small suburb.
212 Churchill Road Mixed-Use Development
Proposed demolition of existing buildings and construction of a five-storey mixed-use residential flat building including a ground-floor laundrette, 21 apartments (studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom), on-site car parking, balconies, landscaping, and a rooftop garden. The application was refused planning consent on March 26, 2025, due to concerns over design quality, setbacks, landscaping, and waste management.
110 Hawker Street, Ridleyton
Residential development project in Ridleyton featuring modern housing design and community amenities.
Prospect Lifestyle Precinct
The Prospect Lifestyle Precinct is a once-in-a-generation transformation of Prospect Oval, Memorial Gardens, and surrounding community and commercial land in inner-northern Adelaide. The masterplan, formally endorsed by Council in June 2025 and followed by a Code Amendment endorsed in April 2026, envisions a vibrant health, wellness, fitness and sporting precinct. Key elements include expanded open green spaces, a new indoor sport and recreational facility, upgraded sporting amenities, improved accessibility, and high-quality mixed-use development opportunities including commercial and residential uses.The project is self-funding through strategic redevelopment of underutilised land, with Council actively seeking development partners.
2,432 residents of Kilburn are employed, from a labour force of 2,621. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 53.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high education levels across diverse industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.2%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,432. The unemployment rate is 3.4% higher than the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%, and the participation rate of 53.8% trails the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census records indicate that 6.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely impacted by pandemic restrictions. The primary employment fields for residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. Transport, postal & warehousing shows a heavy concentration, with employment representation reaching 1.8 times the metropolitan average.
Conversely, education & training is underrepresented, employing 5.5% of the workforce compared to 9.3% across the wider region. Comparing Census worker counts with the resident population suggests local job opportunities within the area are limited. Review of SALM and ABS statistics shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.1% and total employment dropped by 3.5%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% expansion in employment and a 4.0% increase in the labor force, with its unemployment rate decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer further context regarding future labor demand. These projections, spanning five and ten years, suggest national employment will grow by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though outcomes vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kilburn is $1,179 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $542 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,655 a year against an average of $44,779. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO statistics for financial year 2023 show that income levels are below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $39,655, while the average is $44,779, compared to Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $43,688 (median) and $49,333 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and personal incomes all rank between the 6th and 11th percentiles nationwide. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 27.9% of the population (1,624 individuals), which is comparable to the metropolitan average of 31.8%.
Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 79.9% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 10th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kilburn had 2,017 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 46% detached houses and 11% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,472 a month. Rent absorbs 22.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows that the dwelling mix consists of 46.0% detached houses and 54.1% other options, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership rate stands at 18.7%, below the metropolitan average, with the remaining tenure divided between mortgaged properties (24.7%) and rental homes (56.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment is $1,472, and the median weekly rent is $270, both below the respective metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320. Nationally, local mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kilburn counted 2,017 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 59.6% of households, consisting of couples with children (26.6%), couples without children (18.4%), and single parent arrangements (12.5%). Non-family households account for the remaining 40.4%, with single-person households representing 30.4% and group households at 10.0%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, slightly larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.4% of adults in Kilburn hold a university qualification, including 17.7% with a bachelor degree and 8.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 167 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 961 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education rates are prominent, with university qualification holders representing 27.4% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA4 regional average of 19.8%. Bachelor degrees are held by 17.7% of this cohort, with postgraduate qualifications at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational certifications are held by 24.5% of residents aged 15 and over, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (16.0%). Enrolment levels are high, with 33.9% of the population participating in formal education. Primary students make up 9.5% of the community, tertiary students comprise 8.9%, and secondary students represent 6.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kilburn reaches 27 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure includes 27 active stops within the suburb of Kilburn, featuring both train and bus options. These are serviced by 13 routes that together provide 1,287 weekly passenger journeys. Access is good, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 203 meters. Private vehicles remain the primary commuting method at 79%, followed by buses at 13%. Dwellings average 1.1 vehicles, which is lower than the metropolitan average. Working from home was recorded at 6.1% during the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by pandemic measures. Service schedules show an average of 183 daily trips across all active routes, representing approximately 47 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Kilburn report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 44.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable challenges, with chronic conditions and mortality rates higher than national averages, particularly among senior residents. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 45% of residents (~2,607 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health concerns and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.1% and 6.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 72.4% reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Health metrics for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the population (792 people), below the Greater Adelaide share of 19.2%.
Health indicators for these seniors present challenges, although they rank more favorably relative to national benchmarks than the younger local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.0% of Kilburn residents were born overseas and 58.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (14.2%) and Australian (14.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is high, with 58.8% of the population using a non-English language at home and 54.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 29.6%. Islam shows a high relative concentration, accounting for 24.8% of the population, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%. Ancestry records indicate that the top three backgrounds are Other at 32.4% (above the regional average of 9.7%), English at 14.2% (below the regional average of 27.8%), and Australian at 14.1% (below the regional average of 22.8%). Other demographics show distinct trends, with Vietnamese ancestry representing 5.7% of the community (compared to 1.2% regionally), Serbian background at 0.6% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and Indian background at 5.4% (compared to 2.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kilburn is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 34.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. The suburb of Kilburn has a high share of residents aged 25 - 34, accounting for 21.3% of the population compared to 14.6% nationally and 14.6% in Greater Adelaide. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 20.7% to 21.3%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.8% to 10.2%. Projections suggest changes by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 31%, adding 210 people to reach 886.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kilburn
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 68 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,633 at the 2021 Census → 5,824 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40692). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.