North Adelaide

North Adelaide has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since Feb 2026, the suburb of North Adelaide's population is estimated at around 7,368. This reflects an increase of 545 people (8.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,823 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,351, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 231 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,447 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Adelaide's 8.0% growth since census positions it within 1.0 percentage points of the state (9.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the suburb expected to expand by 1,019 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a gain of 13.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in North Adelaide according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates North Adelaide has seen approximately 66 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 330 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. The average population growth per dwelling built in the area between FY21 and FY25 was 0.6 people per year. This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing greater buyer choice while supporting potential for population growth above projections.

The average construction value of new dwellings in North Adelaide is $1,771,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, there have been $148.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating significant local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Adelaide has 18.0% less new development per person, placing it among the 23rd percentile of areas assessed nationally. This suggests more limited choices for buyers and supports demand for existing homes.

Recent construction comprises 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% attached dwellings, indicating a focus on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. North Adelaide has a population density of approximately 694 people per approval, reflecting its status as a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Adelaide is projected to add 1,002 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

North Adelaide has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Thirty-six infrastructure projects, identified by AreaSearch, are expected to impact the area significantly. Key projects include Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Redevelopment, Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, 87 Melbourne Street Mixed-Use Development, and North Adelaide Golf Course Links Precinct Masterplan. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places North Adelaide well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

North Adelaide has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.

As of September 2025, there are 4,409 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Adelaide's rate and workforce participation on par with Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 15.3% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. North Adelaide has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level, while construction shows lower representation at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 8.7%.

There are 1.5 workers for every resident, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force increased by 3.3%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0%, the labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that North Adelaide's employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that median income in North Adelaide is $61,608 and average income stands at $128,700. In comparison, 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% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,030 (median) and $140,026 (average). Census data from 2021 shows personal income ranks at the 75th percentile ($964 weekly), with household income at the 57th percentile. Income distribution data reveals that 31.2% of locals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, consistent with surrounding regions at 31.8%. After housing expenses, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

North Adelaide displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In North Adelaide, as per the latest Census evaluation, 21.4% of dwellings were houses while 78.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasted with Adelaide metro's dwelling structure which was 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Adelaide stood at 34.0%, higher than the Adelaide metro average. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 17.7% and rented dwellings made up 48.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Adelaide was $1,914, exceeding the Adelaide metro average of $1,562. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in North Adelaide was recorded at $390 compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, North Adelaide's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

North Adelaide features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 51.9% of all households, including 13.7% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 5.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 48.1%, with lone person households at 41.7% and group households comprising 6.4%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

North Adelaide shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

North Adelaide has a notably higher educational attainment than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 or above, 52.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This significant educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees, which are held by 31.1% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.8%, and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 or above, with advanced diplomas making up 8.3% and certificates accounting for 11.5%.

Educational participation is particularly high in North Adelaide, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 22.6% pursuing tertiary education, 4.2% in primary education, and 3.1% in secondary education.

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

North Adelaide has 67 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 88 routes, offering 7,034 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents located an average of 126 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 64%, followed by walking at 17% and bus at 12%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.8, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,004 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 104 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Adelaide's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout North Adelaide. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (5,722 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues impacting 8.2% of residents and arthritis affecting 7.3%. A total of 70.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents had notably low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,562 people), higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

North Adelaide's population shows higher cultural diversity than most other local areas, with 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in North Adelaide, accounting for 42.8% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.3%), Australian (19.0%), and Other (9.2%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: Polish at 1.1% (versus 1.0% regionally), German at 5.9% (versus 5.1%), and Russian at 0.5% (versus 0.3%).

North Adelaide's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in North Adelaide was 37 years as of the 2021 Census, lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The 15-24 age group was notably over-represented at 22.8% locally compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 5-14 age group was under-represented at 4.5%. This concentration of young adults in North Adelaide is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between the 2016 and 2021 Census periods, the median age in North Adelaide dropped by 1.7 years to 37 from 39. The 25-34 age group grew from 16.4% to 19.1%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 20.5% to 22.8%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 12.6% to 8.6%, and the 55-64 age group dropped from 10.7% to 8.5%. By 2041, North Adelaide is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 97% (an increase of 249 people), reaching a total of 507 from 257. In contrast, the 65-74 age group is projected to decline by 0 people.