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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Netley has an estimated 1,912 residents. That puts 1,992 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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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Netley has an estimated population of approximately 1,912 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2 residents (0.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,910 people. The variance is derived from a resident population of 1,906, calculated by AreaSearch after assessing the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside an additional 2 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,991 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 97.0% of the total demographic growth. AreaSearch utilizes the demographic projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 sectors omitted from these datasets, or for periods past 2032, regional and LGA projections categorized by age brackets from the SA State Government, published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 statistics, are applied with adjustments made via a weighted combination of population increases from LGA to SA2 divisions. Based on these projected demographic transitions, Netley is anticipated to experience population expansion placing it within the highest quartile of statistical regions nationally, with projections indicating a rise of 495 persons by 2041, representing a total expansion of 25.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
29 new dwellings have been approved in Netley over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics allocated from regional files, Netley has typically seen about 5 residential permits issued annually, amounting to a total of 29 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, no approvals have been recorded. Because the local population has been contracting, the volume of new housing has remained sufficient to meet local needs, ensuring a balanced property market with favorable options for purchasers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals valued at $2.9 million were documented during the current financial year, demonstrating a subdued focus on business developments.
In comparison to Greater Adelaide, Netley displays a significantly lower rate of construction activity, falling 53.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited introduction of new properties generally supports the valuation and demand for established homes. The rate is also below the nationwide norm, highlighting the established state of the local area and suggesting potential regulatory limitations. Current building permits are split between 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings. This emphasis on higher-density options offers more budget-friendly paths to purchase, catering to down-sizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a distinct departure from the local area's historical housing stock, which consists of 79.0% houses, showing that vacant residential land is becoming scarce while reflecting changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for more varied, economical housing choices. Projections for the future indicate that Netley will add 489 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current modest levels, the supply of new dwellings may not keep pace with population growth, which is likely to increase buyer competition and support price appreciation.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects close to Netley, worth an estimated $35 million. 1 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans retail, residential development 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning changes can significantly influence property performance. Currently, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to affect the immediate area. Key regional projects include the Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line), Project Flight - Adelaide Airport Terminal Expansion, Tram Grade Separation Projects, and the North South Corridor, with the details of the most relevant works listed below.
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Mooringe Avenue Development, North Plympton
Renewal SA is offering a prime 3,650my development-ready site in Adelaide's western suburbs, ideal for a small-scale medium density residential development. Located 7 km from Adelaide's CBD and close to Kurralta Park Shopping Centre, the corner allotment at 70-74 Mooringe Ave, North Plympton, features 128 m of street frontage, allowing for flexible and innovative development options. The site is zoned General Neighbourhood under South Australia's Planning and Design Code, supporting a streamlined development timeline, and is offered as a direct sale with a requirement for residential development and timely commencement post-settlement.The area is a high-demand residential suburb with significant property price growth, with the median house price rising 15.5% in the past 12 months to $930,000.
Tram Grade Separation Project (Glenelg Line)
Removal of the Glenelg tram line level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road, Plympton, by constructing a tram overpass across both roads to reduce congestion and improve safety and travel times. This project is part of the larger effort to create a non-stop South Road. The project will also include a new tram stop, an elevated Mike Turtur Bikeway, and revitalized open space.
Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide Expansion
Major redevelopment of Adelaide's only outlet shopping centre featuring the new 'Harbour Town Eats' dining precinct, upgraded amenities, renewed storefronts, and enhanced landscaping. The project introduces new premium brands and improved facilities.
991 residents of Netley are employed, from a labour force of 1,009. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 63.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,169, about 113% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Netley has a workforce characterized by strong skill sets, with solid representation in essential services, a jobless rate of only 1.8%, and a 4.8% expansion in local jobs over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 991 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate sits 2.0% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. However, participation in the labor force is slightly lower than typical, recording 63.1% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records indicate that a modest 9.6% of workers conducted their duties from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The health care & social assistance sector has a smaller presence locally, employing 16.4% of workers compared to 17.7% across the broader region. At the time of the Census, there was a ratio of 0.8 local jobs for every resident, pointing to a higher-than-average availability of employment nearby. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the surrounding statistical zones shows that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 4.8% while the overall labor force grew by 4.0%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2%, a labor force expansion of 4.0%, and a reduction in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding potential future hiring trends in Netley. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local employment sectors to project growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different industries. Applying these sector-specific trends to the local industry profile suggests that employment among residents will grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for visualization that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Netley is $1,333 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $684 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,392 a year against an average of $54,138. 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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According to aggregated ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, local earnings are below the national average. Taxpayers record a median income of $45,392 and an average income of $54,138, compared to $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimates for March 2026 point to a median income of approximately $50,008 and an average income of $59,644. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes all fall between the 22nd and 25th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution details show that 29.9% of residents, representing 571 individuals, earn in the range of $1,500 - 2,999, which is very similar to the Adelaide metropolitan average of 31.8%. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 83.5% of their income, placing the area in the 22nd percentile for this metric, while the SEIFA index ranks the local area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Netley had 774 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 4% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $353 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 26.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in Netley at the most recent Census consisted of 78.6% standalone houses and 21.3% other formats like townhouses or apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other formats across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership is notably higher than the metropolitan average, with 42.6% of dwellings owned outright, while the remaining homes are held with a mortgage (36.0%) or occupied by tenants (21.4%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged properties was $1,733, which is higher than the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rental cost was $353, compared to the regional figure of $320.
On a national level, monthly mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Netley counted 774 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 66.1%, consisting of couples with children at 29.2%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent families at 7.9%. Single person and group living arrangements constitute the remaining 33.9%, with lone person households representing 29.3% and group housing accounting for 3.5%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, which is slightly smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.0% of adults in Netley hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 21.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment presents an area for growth, with 25.0% of the population holding a university degree, which is lower than the SA3 regional average of 35.4%. This highlights a potential focus area for localized educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 32.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, including 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 21.1% with certificates. A high percentage of residents are actively participating in study, with 26.5% of the local population enrolled in education.
This comprises 9.5% attending primary school, 6.8% in higher education, and 5.2% enrolled in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Netley reaches 11 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 800 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Public transport services in Netley include 11 active stops, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which combine to offer 803 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is high, with residents living an average of 157 meters from their nearest stop. Because Netley is mostly residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary mode of transport at 86%, followed by bus transit at 8%. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A low 9.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 114 runs per day, which translates to approximately 73 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.6% of residents in Netley report no long-term health condition. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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Public health metrics demonstrate favorable conditions for local residents, with AreaSearch calculations of mortality rates and illness showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is standard across both younger and older demographics. However, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population, which corresponds to roughly 926 people, compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health conditions, affecting 9.7% and 6.3% of the population respectively, while 67.6% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, matching closely with the 67.9% average across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population is particularly healthy, with low rates of chronic illness. The suburb has a higher concentration of seniors, with 25.4% of residents aged 65 and over (485 people) compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide, with national health standings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.2% of Netley residents were born overseas and 31.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.4%) and Australian (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Netley displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 29.2% of its population born outside of Australia and 31.4% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 56.8% of the local community. The most distinct variance from regional norms is in the Other category, which represents 3.9% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries are English at 21.4% of the population, which is lower than the metropolitan average of 27.8%, Australian at 20.4%, and Other at 11.3%.
There are also distinct cultural concentrations compared to the wider region, with Greek ancestry representing 8.9% of the population compared to 2.0% regionally, Serbian at 0.8% compared to 0.4%, and Italian at 7.5% compared to 5.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Netley is 42. 25.4% 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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Netley has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and higher than the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is well represented at 10.9% of the population compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is less common at 10.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 13.4% to 15.0%, while the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 8.7% to 8.1%. Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by 2041, led by the 75 to 84 age bracket which is expected to grow by 43% (an increase of 88 people) to reach 297 from an initial 208.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Netley
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 2025 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 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,910 at the 2021 Census → 1,912 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 May 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 (SAL41023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.