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Population
Kurralta Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kurralta Park is around 3,309 people. This figure reflects an increase of 170 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,139 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,303, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, and an additional 78 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,085 persons per square kilometer, placing Kurralta Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Kurralta Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 97.0% of overall population gains 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb, expected to expand by 739 persons to reach 4,048 people by 2041, reflecting a gain of 22.1% in total over the 16-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Kurralta Park among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Kurralta Park recorded around 27 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 137 homes were approved, with another 33 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built over these years gained an average of 2.6 new residents annually, indicating solid demand that supports property values.
New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost value of $379,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $17.8 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity in Kurralta Park. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kurralta Park records somewhat elevated construction levels, at 31.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.
New development consists of 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 124 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts indicate Kurralta Park will gain 733 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.
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Development applications around Kurralta Park
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Infrastructure
Kurralta Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally
No changes have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area's performance. Key projects include the Glenelg Line Tram Grade Separation Project, various Tram Grade Separation Projects, the North South Corridor project, and SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts for 2024-28. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.
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New Women's and Children's Hospital
A $3.2 billion state-of-the-art facility being developed as Australia's first all-electric public hospital. As of April 2026, the 1,300-space multi-storey car park is nearing completion, and main hospital construction has commenced with inground and structural works. The project features 414 overnight beds, a larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, a dedicated helipad, and co-location of all critical care services on a single floor. Early enabling works by SA Water for utility upgrades are currently underway through Bonython Park and Park 25, with utility installations expected to continue until late March 2027.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Tram Grade Separation Projects
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass. While tram services resumed on 26 January 2026, ongoing construction continues through mid-2026 for intersection upgrades at Anzac Highway, building shared-use paths for the Mike Turtur Bikeway, and final landscaping.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program
A joint Australian and South Australian Government program to conduct planning studies at priority at-grade level crossing locations across metropolitan Adelaide, and establish a ten-year Level Crossing Removal Program. Adelaide has 126 at-grade level crossings where boom gates can be closed for up to 25% of peak traffic periods. Priority sites under active planning include Cormack Road (Wingfield), Kings Road (Parafield), and Park Terrace (Salisbury). The program commenced in early 2022 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, with the first major removal project - Curtis Road, Munno Para - announced in May 2025 with a $250 million joint funding commitment and construction starting by 2027.
River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project
The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project delivers the final 10.5 km section of Adelaide's North South Corridor, creating a 78 km non-stop motorway. The project combines southern and northern twin three-lane tunnels with lowered and surface motorways. Major works are underway at the Southern Precinct at Tonsley, which serves as the purpose-built launch site for the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Southern Tunnels. Tunnelling is expected to start in the second half of 2026, and the project is planned for completion by 2031.
Northern Adelaide Transport Study
A comprehensive transport study managed by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport to inform future investment across Northern Adelaide's inner and outer suburbs. The study area spans from Prospect to Roseworthy and Buckland Park to One Tree Hill, focusing on road safety, freight efficiency, and public transport integration to support a projected population increase of over 140,000 residents by 2041. It specifically evaluates the resilience of strategic road corridors and identifies improvements to active transport networks to accommodate rapid urban expansion.
Employment
Employment conditions in Kurralta Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Kurralta Park has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%.
As of December 2025, 2,261 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Adelaide's. Workforce participation is high at 79.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. A low 8.4% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Accommodation & food employment levels are particularly notable, at 1.7 times the regional average. Construction employs just 5.0% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.5%, labour force by 4.9%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Kurralta Park. National employment is forecast to 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 Kurralta Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.
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Income
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis
The suburb of Kurralta Park had a median income among taxpayers of $54,816 and an average income of $65,377 in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to figures for Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 respectively. By March 2026, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% would be approximately $60,391 (median) and $72,026 (average). The 2021 Census showed household, family and personal incomes in Kurralta Park ranked modestly, between the 39th and 54th percentiles. Income distribution data revealed that the largest segment comprised 34.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,125 residents), mirroring the surrounding region where 31.8% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Kurralta Park, with only 83.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 39th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Kurralta Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Dwelling structure in Kurralta Park, as evaluated at the Census 2016, comprised 42.8% houses and 57.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurralta Park was at 19.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.3%) or rented (52.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300. Nationally, Kurralta Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Kurralta Park features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 57.5% of all households, including 21.3% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 42.5%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households comprising 10.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Kurralta Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
Educational attainment in Kurralta Park is notably high, with 42.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.6% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications.
Advanced diplomas account for 11.8% and certificates make up 15.8% of these vocational credentials. Educational participation is high in the area, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.3% in tertiary education, 6.8% in primary education, and 4.4% pursuing secondary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Kurralta Park has 13 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that together facilitate 2,353 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 139 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 75% of residents, while buses are used by 17%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, only 8.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 336 trips per day, equating to approximately 181 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Kurralta Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Health data indicates positive outcomes for Kurralta Park residents, with AreaSearch's analysis showing mortality rates and health conditions largely matching national benchmarks.
The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,748 people), slightly above the average for SA2 areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.7 and 6.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.9%, report being free from medical ailments compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents show low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 8.1% of residents aged 65 and over (268 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Kurralta Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Kurralta Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.4% of its population born overseas and 44.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kurralta Park, comprising 33.2% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to the Greater Adelaide average, making up 12.4% of Kurralta Park's population versus 2.8%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (20.4%), Other (19.6%), and Australian (17.1%). Notably, Greek (3.8%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 2.0%, as are Filipino (2.7% vs 1.0%) and Indian (4.8% vs 2.3%).
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Age
Kurralta Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide
Kurralta Park's median age is 31, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kurralta Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (29.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 28.0% to 29.8%, while those aged 35 to 44 have grown from 15.0% to 16.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 5.5% to 4.7%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Kurralta Park, with the strongest projected growth in the 25 to 34 age group at 20%, adding 197 residents to reach a total of 1,184.