Kurralta Park

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 November 2025, the population of the Kurralta Park statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 3,646. This reflects a growth of 507 people (16.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,139. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,447 residents based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,501 persons per square kilometer, placing Kurralta Park (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth exceeded both state (8.7%) and metropolitan averages, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 97.0% of overall population gains. Population projections for the area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections adjusted using weighted aggregation methods for areas not covered by ABS data or years post-2032.

Based on these projections, the Kurralta Park statistical area (Lv2) is expected to increase by 863 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 17.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Kurralta Park among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Kurralta Park had approximately 27 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 136 homes. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling has averaged about 2.3 new residents annually between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value is $379,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $17.8 million. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kurralta Park has 29.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years. New developments consist of 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% medium-high density housing. The population per dwelling approval is approximately 122 people.

By 2041, Kurralta Park is projected to gain around 620 residents. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, benefiting buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Kurralta Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include the Glenelg Line Tram Grade Separation Project, general Tram Grade Separation Projects, the North South Corridor, and the Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kurralta Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Kurralta Park has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.4% based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, there are 2,286 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation is higher than standard at 73.8%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.

Accommodation & food has particularly notable concentration, employing 1.7 times the regional average. Construction employs only 5.0% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Limited employment opportunities locally are indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4% while labour force grew by 4.1%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. 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%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.6% over ten years. 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, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are slightly lower than the national averages for Greater Adelaide, which were $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. By September 2025, based on an 8.8% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,640 (median) and $71,130 (average). The 2021 Census showed that household, family, and personal incomes in Kurralta Park ranked modestly, between the 39th and 54th percentiles. Income distribution data indicated that the largest segment comprised 34.0% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,239 residents), similar to the surrounding region where 31.8% fell into 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.

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

In Kurralta Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 42.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 57.2% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurralta Park stood at 19.5%, with mortgaged properties at 28.3% and rented ones at 52.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,745. The median weekly rent in Kurralta Park was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $310. Nationally, Kurralta Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kurralta Park features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 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%, consisting of 32.9% lone person households and 10.2% group households. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

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

In Kurralta Park, educational attainment is notably high among residents aged 15 and above, with 42.5% holding university qualifications compared to the state average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. This educational advantage is evident in various credentials: Bachelor degrees are held by 27.1%, postgraduate qualifications by 12.7%, and graduate diplomas by 2.7%. Vocational skills are also prominent, with 27.6% of residents holding such credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (15.8%). Educational participation is high in the area, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes tertiary education (14.3%), primary education (6.8%), and secondary education (4.4%).

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

Public transport analysis shows 13 active transport stops operating within Kurralta Park. These are mixed-use bus stops serviced by 14 individual routes. The total weekly passenger trips across these routes is 2,353.

Transport accessibility in the area is rated excellent with residents typically located 139 meters from their nearest stop. Service frequency averages 336 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 181 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kurralta Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Kurralta Park's health outcomes show notable results, with younger age groups having a low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, higher than the average SA2 area (~1,926 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.7% and 6.4% respectively. Around 75.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.9% in Greater Adelaide. The area has 8.0% of residents aged 65 and over (291 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 17.6%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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, making up 33.2% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 12.4%, which is significantly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 5.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.4%), Other (19.6%), and Australian (17.1%). Notably, Greek (3.8%) Filipino (2.7%), and Indian (4.8%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.1%, 1.1%, and 3.7% respectively.

Kurralta Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Kurralta Park's median age is 32 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kurralta Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (29.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.5%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 28.0% to 29.1%, while the proportion of those aged 65-74 has decreased from 5.5% to 4.5%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Kurralta Park, with the strongest projected growth in the 25-34 age group, which is expected to grow by 14%, adding 150 residents to reach a total of 1,211.