Mansfield Park

Mansfield 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 February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Mansfield Park is around 4,867, reflecting an increase of 5.6% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,608. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,731 in June 2024 and the validation of 21 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 4,195 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mansfield Park has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outperforming its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 89.0% 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 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Mansfield Park is expected to expand by 991 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 21.6% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Mansfield Park when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mansfield Park averaged around 17 new dwelling approvals each year. From FY-21 to FY-25, an estimated 88 homes were approved, with another 7 approved in FY-26. This averages out to approximately 3.5 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

However, supply is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value of new homes being built is $335,000. In FY-26, there have been $3.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Mansfield Park has 56.0% lower building activity per person.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. New building activity consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a mix of opportunities across price brackets. The location has approximately 250 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mansfield Park is expected to grow by 1,050 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Mansfield Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area: Woodville Place, Regency Park Industrial Precinct Renewal, The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre Redevelopment, and Our Port are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Mansfield Park shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Mansfield Park has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 7.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4%. As of September 2025, 2,397 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.5% above Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was on par with Greater Adelaide at 66.4%. Only 5.9% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and accommodation & food. Manufacturing had a notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

However, education & training was under-represented, with only 4.6% of Mansfield Park's workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.4%, labour force by 4.2%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mansfield Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Mansfield Park's median taxpayer income is $45,079 and average is $50,587 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Adelaide having a median income of $54,808 and average 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 $49,046 (median) and $55,039 (average). Census 2021 data shows individual incomes at the 5th percentile are $534 weekly, while household income is at the 28th percentile. The majority of residents, 35.3% or 1,718 people, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 26th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Mansfield Park, evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 66.8% houses and 33.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mansfield Park was 22.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.9% and rented ones at 42.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,562. Median weekly rent was $288, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Mansfield Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mansfield Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.1% of all households, including 38.4% couples with children, 16.2% couples without children, and 17.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.9%, consisting of 20.8% lone person households and 5.2% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Mansfield Park shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

University qualification levels in Mansfield Park are at 25.8%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational credentials are held by 25.0% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 17.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mansfield Park has 17 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 13 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,000 weekly passenger journeys. The area's transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents typically residing 177 metres from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outwards. Cars remain the predominant mode at 86%, with buses used by 8%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 5.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 142 trips occur daily, translating to approximately 58 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Mansfield Park are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Mansfield Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average for both younger and older age cohorts. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average.

The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,289 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (6.4%) and asthma (6.2%). 75.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Mansfield Park has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 12.4% (603 people), compared to 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

Mansfield 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

Mansfield Park has a diverse population, with 56.1% born overseas and 68.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 34.4%. Buddhism is notably higher here compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 2.4%, making up 19.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are Vietnamese (23.7%), Other (19.3%), and English (11.3%). Notably, Serbian (1.9%) and Filipino (3.7%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 1.0%, respectively.

Mansfield Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Mansfield Park has a median age of 35, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and slightly below Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group constitutes 15.9% of Mansfield Park's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. Conversely, the 65-74 age cohort makes up 7.0%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Adelaide. Between 2021 and present day, the 25-34 age group has increased from 14.8% to 16.0%. Meanwhile, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.5% to 12.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mansfield Park's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 35%, reaching 806 people from its current figure of 598.