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Manningham has an estimated 1,546 residents, up from 1,391 at the 2021 Census — a change of 155 people, or 11.1%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 2,811 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Manningham as of February 2026 is around 1,546. This reflects an increase of 155 people (11.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,391 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,431 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,810 persons per square kilometer, placing Manningham in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Manningham's 11.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state average (9.0%) and that of Greater Adelaide, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, Manningham is expected to grow by just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with an expected increase of 203 persons to reach 1,749 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 8.2% in total over the 17 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Manningham over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That places the area in the 56th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, running ahead of 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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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Manningham has seen around 6 new homes approved annually. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 33 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built over these years has resulted in an average of 2.5 new residents per year, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost value of $379,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.
This financial year has seen $1.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Manningham records roughly half the building activity per person while it places among the 77th percentile of areas assessed nationally, though development activity has picked up recently. New construction has been completely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. This trend favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (81.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. Manningham shows characteristics of a growth area, with around 154 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Manningham is expected to grow by 127 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects close to Manningham, worth an estimated $251 million. 2 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. 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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No factors influence an area's performance more than changes to local infrastructure projects. AreaSearch has identified zero projects likely to impact this area. Key initiatives include Enfield Memorial Park Expansion & Redevelopment, Klemzig Interchange Upgrade, River Torrens Linear Park Trail Upgrade - Klemzig Section, and Felixstow Intergenerational Community. The following list details those most relevant.
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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.
Broad Street Reserve Playground Upgrade
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is upgrading the playground equipment at Broad Street Reserve, Marden, to create a more enjoyable and accessible play space for the community. The project cost is $120,000.
Enfield Memorial Park - Evergreen Community Precinct & Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of Enfield Memorial Park anchored by the $25 million Evergreen Community Precinct, a multi-function building designed by Walter Brooke & Associates featuring function spaces, reflection rooms, retail outlets and a cafe. The new crematorium meets European environmental standards, reducing emissions by up to 90%. The precinct opened in 2023 and won multiple AIA SA Chapter architecture awards. Ongoing works include new interment areas, a Mausoleum Precinct expansion, and landscaping upgrades across the 50-year masterplan for South Australia's largest inner-northern open green space.
Marden Connect Development
The Marden Connect development by Qattro involves the replacement of ageing medium density public housing stock with contemporary medium to high-density housing, comprising 170 dwellings, with 66 designated as affordable homes through the State Government's Affordable Homes Program. The project also incorporates Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles.
Felixstow Intergenerational Community
A six-storey intergenerational community with retirement, aged care, disability, family housing and build-to-rent apartments.
Klemzig Interchange Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Klemzig O-Bahn guided busway interchange including new sheltered waiting areas, improved accessibility, real-time passenger information, and enhanced park 'n' ride facilities, completed in 2021.
Lochiel Park
Completed 15 hectare sustainable residential village developed by Renewal SA on the former Lochiel Park education site, about 8 km from the Adelaide CBD. The project created an award-winning green village with over 100 dwellings, parkland, wetlands, recycled stormwater systems, solar technologies and high-efficiency homes, including South Australia's first zero-carbon home.
878 residents of Manningham are employed, from a labour force of 889. Unemployment sits at 1.2%, with participation at 73.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% 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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Manningham has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025878 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.7% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Manningham stands at 73.9%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Only 12.3% of residents work from home, a figure potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
However, accommodation & food services have limited presence with 4.1% employment compared to the regional average of 6.8%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Manningham saw employment increase by 1.9% and labour force grow by 1.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and a 0.1 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide further insight into potential future demand within Manningham. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Manningham's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Manningham is $1,971 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $877 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,194 a year against an average of $65,572. 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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The median taxpayer income in Manningham suburb is $58,194 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The average income is $65,572. This is slightly below the national average. In contrast, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,315 (median) and $71,342 (average). Census data shows that income levels in Manningham cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally.
Income brackets indicate that 29.3% of the population earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. A significant 32.5% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing expenses, 86.2% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Manningham had 522 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 6% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 16.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Manningham's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.8% houses and 19.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 70.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Manningham was 32.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.3% and rented ones at 27.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,562. The median weekly rent was $320, matching Adelaide metro's figure. Nationally, Manningham's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Manningham counted 522 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 580 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households account for 71.3% of all households, including 35.6% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 4.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.4% of adults in Manningham hold a university qualification, including 23.0% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 19.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Manningham's educational attainment exceeds broader standards significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 37.4% possess university qualifications, compared to SA4 region's 19.8% and SA's 25.7%. This notable advantage positions Manningham favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.3% and certificates for 19.8%. Educational participation is notably high at 29.4%, including primary education (9.4%), tertiary education (7.7%), and secondary education (7.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Manningham reaches 7 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Manningham has seven active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by twelve different routes that collectively facilitate 1,142 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents typically residing 181 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily a residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 88%, while buses account for 8%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.6, which exceeds the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 12.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
On average, there are 163 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 163 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.0% of residents in Manningham report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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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Manningham demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was approximately 53% of the total population (~818 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (7.9%) and asthma (7.5%). Seventy-one percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. Sixteen point one percent of residents were aged 65 and over (248 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%.
Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.7% of Manningham residents were born overseas and 25.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (21.1%) and English (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Manningham's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.7% born overseas and 25.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Manningham, accounting for 53.8%. The category 'Other' had an overrepresentation of 3.6%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%. In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group at 21.1%, followed by English at 20.4% (lower than the regional average of 27.8%) and Italian at 9.8%. Notable divergences included Polish at 2.1% in Manningham versus 1.0% regionally, Croatian at 1.5% versus 0.5%, and Serbian at 0.6% versus 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Manningham is 39. 26.6% 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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Manningham's median age is 39 years, aligning with Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and closely matching Australia's median of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Manningham at 14.6%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while the 75-84 age group is under-represented at 4.6%. Post the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 13.7% to 14.5% of Manningham's population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 4.8% to 4.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Manningham's age profile. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 26%, adding 49 residents to reach 241.
Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Manningham
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 2024 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, 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 2024 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Feb 2026, not a 2021 count (1,396 at the 2021 Census → 1,546 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 Feb 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 (SAL40819). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.