Munno Para West

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Munno Para West's estimated population is around 9,558. This reflects an increase of 1,981 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,577. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 8,284 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 370 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,811 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Munno Para West's growth of 26.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (8.7%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and for areas not covered, uses the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with Munno Para West expected to increase by 4,570 persons, reflecting a gain of 54.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Munno Para West has received around 126 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 631 homes. As of FY-26, 87 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 5.4 people moving to the area per year for each new dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $11.0 million.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Munno Para West shows 13.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks in the 92nd percentile nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence. New development primarily consists of detached houses (98.0%) and townhouses or apartments (2.0%), maintaining the area's suburban character focused on family homes. With around 64 people per dwelling approval, Munno Para West exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate Munno Para West will gain approximately 5,226 residents by 2041.

Construction pace is reasonable with projected growth, but growing competition among buyers is expected as population increases.

Munno Para West has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Area's performance is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure. Five projects have been identified by AreaSearch that may impact the area. Key projects include Angle Vale Water and Sewer Infrastructure, Riverbanks Precinct - Stage 3 & 4 (Munno Para West), Tudor Vale Shopping Centre, Munno Para West, and Kalina Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Munno Para West has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Munno Para West had, as of September 2025, an unemployment rate of 5.8%. This was accompanied by an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year.

The area's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors being strongly represented. There were 5,134 residents in work at this time, while the unemployment rate stood at 1.9%, which was 1.2 percentage points higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. The workforce participation rate was 72.8%, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Notably, retail trade employed a disproportionately high share of the local workforce at 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services accounted for just 2.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment in Munno Para West increased by 1.8%, while the labour force grew by 2.8%. Consequently, unemployment rose by 0.9 percentage points during this period. In comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and a slight decrease in unemployment. State-level data from November 25 showed that South Australia's employment had grown by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with the state's employment growth outpacing the national average. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Munno Para West's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these figures are illustrative extrapolations and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Munno Para West has a median taxpayer income of $54,229 and an average of $58,366 in the 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 an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,001 (median) and $63,502 (average). According to census data, personal income ranks at the 56th percentile ($834 weekly), while household income is at the 39th percentile. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 43.6% of residents (4,167 people), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 38th percentile.

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

Munno Para West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.5% houses and 1.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Adelaide metro's 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Munno Para West was at 8.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.1% and rented ones at 42.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,319, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $315, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, Munno Para West's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.6% of all households, including 33.6% couples with children, 20.8% couples without children, and 22.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 11.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 35.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.6% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 16 active stops operating in Munno Para West, all bus routes. These are served by 9 different routes offering 377 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport access is rated good, with residents typically living 325 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 53 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Munno Para West's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Munno Para West residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population compared to national averages but higher among older cohorts at risk. Private health cover stands at approximately 50% (4,788 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 47.5% and national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 11.2% and 11.0% respectively, with 69.6% reporting no medical ailments compared to Greater Adelaide's 63.4%.

Only 5.5% (525 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 13.3%, but health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Munno Para West records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Munno Para West's cultural diversity aligns with its broader region, with 84.0% of residents born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 86.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 32.7%. The 'Other' category is slightly overrepresented at 1.8%, compared to 1.3% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (32.1%), Australian (28.9%), and Other (9.8%). Notably, Russian ancestry is higher at 0.5% versus 0.3%, German at 4.5% versus 4.4%, and Maltese at 0.6% versus 0.4%.

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

Munno Para West has a median age of 27, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Munno Para West has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.3%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.7%). This 25-34 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 13.6% to 16.0% of the population. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age cohort has decreased from 14.2% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate substantial shifts in Munno Para West's age structure, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 952 people (43%), reaching a total of 3,180 residents.