Littlehampton

Littlehampton lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Littlehampton's estimated population is around 3,828. This reflects a 16.0% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 3,300 people. The growth was inferred from an AreaSearch estimate of 3,601 residents following examination of ABS ERP data (June 2024), along with 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 483 persons per square kilometer. Littlehampton's growth exceeded the state's 8.7% and metropolitan area, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.0% to overall population gains, with natural growth and overseas migration also positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, it adopts the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections based on 2021 data released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Future demographic trends forecast significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The Littlehampton (SA2) is expected to increase by 1,235 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 31.9% over these 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Littlehampton has averaged around 26 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 131 homes were approved, with a further 24 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 6.2 new residents per year for every home built during this period.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $382,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, Littlehampton has recorded approximately $169,000 in commercial development approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Littlehampton shows around 75% of the construction activity per person and places among the 87th percentile of areas assessed nationally. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. The majority of new building activity consists of detached dwellings at 94.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 6.0%. This preserves the area's low density nature and attracts space-seeking buyers. With around 98 people per dwelling approval, Littlehampton shows characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 1,222 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Littlehampton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Springlake Communities, Newenham Adelaide Hills Estate, Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade, and Larkview Mount Barker. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Littlehampton demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Littlehampton has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

As of September 2025, 1,934 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation stands at 68.9% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, education & training has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 15.4% compared to the regional average of 17.7%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 3.6% alongside labour force growth of 3.6%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, 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 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Littlehampton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Littlehampton has an income level slightly above the national average, according to the latest data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Littlehampton is $57,465, while the average income stands at $69,400. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes are $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes would be approximately $62,522 (median) and $75,507 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Littlehampton are clustered around the 68th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 38.6% of residents (1,477 people), which aligns with the regional trend where this cohort represents 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Littlehampton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Littlehampton, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.9% of dwellings were houses with 2.0% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metro had 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Littlehampton stood at 34.9%, similar to Adelaide metro, with the rest either mortgaged (53.1%) or rented (12.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent was $360, compared to Adelaide metro's $350. Nationally, Littlehampton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Littlehampton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.1% of all households, including 38.4% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.9%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Littlehampton exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 27.8%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 42.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (25.9%). Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.7% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 5.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Littlehampton has 14 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on six different routes that together offer 125 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 323 meters.

On average, there are 17 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about eight weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Littlehampton exhibits superior health outcomes among both younger and older age groups, with a low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~2,083 people) of its total population has private health cover, which is relatively high. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.5 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority (70.0%) report being free from any medical ailments, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 68.5%. As of a recent study conducted in June 20XX, 17.1% (~654 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Littlehampton are notably strong, outperforming the general population in various health metrics.

Littlehampton is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Littlehampton's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.3% of its population born in Australia and 94.0% being citizens. English is the language spoken by 96.8% of residents at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 42.6% of Littlehampton's population.

Notably, Judaism comprises 0.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.1%. The top three represented ancestry groups are English (33.9%), Australian (29.0%), and German (8.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish is overrepresented at 0.9% in Littlehampton versus the regional rate of 0.8%, Dutch at 1.6% compared to 1.8%, and Welsh at 0.6% against a regional rate of 0.7%.

Littlehampton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Littlehampton is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years has a strong representation at 15.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide. However, the 25-34 age group is less prevalent in Littlehampton at 9.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 12.6% to 14.0% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.3% to 6.4%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group has declined from 10.6% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Littlehampton. Leading this shift, the 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 52%, reaching 859 people from 566.