Munno Para

Munno Para lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Munno Para is around 5,930. This figure reflects an increase of 1,211 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,719. The change can be inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 5,266 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data, along with an additional 479 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,505 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Munno Para's growth of 25.7% since the 2021 census exceeds the state (7.1%) and metropolitan area averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia figures 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 used with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Munno Para is expected to expand by 2,377 persons, reflecting an increase of 39.9% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Munno Para was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Munno Para has seen around 118 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 594 homes were approved, with a further 45 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, about 2.6 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five financial years.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $326,000, which is below regional levels. This year, there have been $8.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential growth. Munno Para's construction activity is 33.0% above the Greater Adelaide average per person over the past five years, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Detached dwellings make up 97.0% of new building activity, preserving the suburb's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 38 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Munno Para is projected to add 2,365 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Munno Para has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Riverbanks College Angle Vale, Riverbanks Precinct - Stage 3 & 4 (Munno Para West), Kalina Estate, and Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Munno Para faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Munno Para has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

As of June 2025, 2,540 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 8.0%, showing a growth of 0.8% over the past year. This is higher than Greater Adelaide's unemployment rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Munno Para is similar to Greater Adelaide at 61.7%. The area has strong specialization in retail trade, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 2.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.8%, while labour force grew by 1.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Munno Para's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Munno Para's median taxpayer income in financial year 2022 was $48,719. The average income for this period was $52,428. This is lower than the national averages of $52,592 (median) and $64,886 (average) for Greater Adelaide. By September 2025, estimates suggest median incomes could reach approximately $54,970 and average incomes around $59,155, based on a 12.83% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data from 2021 indicates that Munno Para's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 15th and 25th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment comprises 33.1% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,962 residents), similar to regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Munno Para, with only 79.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 12th percentile nationally.

Munno Para is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Munno Para's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Munno Para was at 10.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (42.0%) or rented (47.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,296, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent was $265, matching Adelaide metro's figure but significantly lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Munno Para's mortgage repayments were notably lower at $1,863.

Munno Para has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.9% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 20.3% couples without children, and 20.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.1%, with lone person households at 28.5% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Munno Para faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates at 11.6%, substantially lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 31.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.0% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education. Munno Para's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,207 students. The area demonstrates varied educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 934. The educational mix includes one primary school and two K-12 schools. The area functions as an education hub with 37.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 17.0, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Munno Para has 45 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 15 routes, providing 1,171 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have good access to transport, being typically 247 meters from the nearest stop.

There are an average of 167 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Munno Para is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Munno Para faces substantial health challenges with a considerably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average figures. This is particularly true for older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover in Munno Para is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 2,832 people), which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 12.7 and 11.7% of residents respectively. However, 62.9% of Munno Para residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 63.4% figure for Greater Adelaide. The area has 9.4% of residents aged 65 and over (557 people), which is lower than the 13.3% figure for Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors in Munno Para require more attention than those for the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Munno Para was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Munno Para's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 19.7% born overseas and 15.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Munno Para, accounting for 31.8%. The 'Other' religious category represents 1.7%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (32.4%), Australian (28.4%), and Other (9.8%). Notable differences exist in the representation of German (4.3% vs regional 4.4%), Filipino (1.6% vs 1.0%), and Russian (0.3% vs 0.3%) ancestry groups.

Munno Para hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Munno Para has a median age of 30 years, which is notably younger than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Munno Para has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.4%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of Munno Para's population aged 35-44 has increased from 14.1% to 16.1%, while the proportion aged 45-54 has decreased from 10.0% to 8.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Munno Para's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 35-44 cohort, which is projected to increase by 44%, adding 420 residents to reach a total of 1,375.