North Adelaide

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

The population of the North Adelaide statistical area (Lv2) was estimated at 7,368 as of Nov 2025, according to analysis of ABS updates and AreaSearch validations. This represents an increase of 545 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,823. The growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 7,351 in Jun 2024 and additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,447 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. North Adelaide's growth rate of 8.0% since the census is close to the state's growth fundamentals of 8.7%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Looking ahead, the area is projected to have above median population growth, expanding by 1,019 persons to reach a total of 8,387 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 13.6% over the 17-year period.

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 data shows North Adelaide averaged approximately 66 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 330 homes were approved, with a further 3 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, each newly constructed dwelling adds about 0.6 new residents per year over the past five financial years.

This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings in North Adelaide is approximately $1,771,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. In FY-26, $148.1 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Adelaide has 18.0% less new development per person and ranks in the 23rd percentile nationally, offering more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

New development comprises approximately 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% attached dwellings, favouring compact living options that attract downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. North Adelaide reflects a highly mature market with around 694 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Adelaide is projected to gain approximately 1,002 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

North Adelaide has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 36 infrastructure projects that are expected to impact the area significantly. Notable among these are the 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 provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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Employment conditions in North Adelaide demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

North Adelaide has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.9%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.1%. As of September 2025, 4,409 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation is lower at 59.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Professional & technical services have notably high representation, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.7% versus the regional average of 8.7%. The area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force increased by 3.3%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a drop in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Adelaide's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

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 2023 shows that income in North Adelaide is exceptionally high nationally. The median income is $61,608 and the average income stands at $128,700. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of 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, current estimates would be approximately $67,030 (median) and $140,026 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 75th percentile ($964 weekly), while household income sits at the 57th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 31.2% of the population (2,298 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the metropolitan region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses and 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% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metropolitan area had 8.8% houses and 91.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Adelaide stood at 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.7% and rented ones at 48.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,914, higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in North Adelaide was $390, compared to $400 in Adelaide metro. Nationally, North Adelaide's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,914 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $390 compared to the national figure of $375.

North Adelaide features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a higher-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 account for 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 larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 1.8.

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

North Adelaide's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.5% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. The area's most common university qualification is the Bachelor degree at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 11.5%.

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

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

North Adelaide has 75 active public transport stops, operating a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 88 individual routes, collectively offering 7,034 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 126 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,004 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 93 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Adelaide's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

North Adelaide's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high, at approximately 78% of the total population (5,722 people), compared to 56.4% across Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationally.

Mental health issues impact 8.2% of residents, while arthritis affects 7.3%. A total of 70.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.2% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,569 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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, as per the census conducted on June 28th, 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas. Specifically, 20.4% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home and 30.5% were born overseas. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in North Adelaide, comprising 42.8% of the population.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in North Adelaide compared to Greater Adelaide, with 0.2% of the population identifying as Jewish. Regarding ancestry, English heritage was most prevalent at 27.3%, significantly higher than the regional average of 22.2%. Australian heritage followed at 19.0%, also surpassing the regional average of 14.0%. 'Other' heritage made up 9.2% of North Adelaide's population. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Polish residents were notably overrepresented at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.9%, Germans at 5.9% (regional average: 4.3%), and Russians at 0.5% (regional average: 0.4%).

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

North Adelaide's median age is 38, closely matching Greater Adelaide's 39 and Australia's 38 years. The 15-24 cohort is notably over-represented in North Adelaide at 22.9%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 4.6%. This concentration of young adults is significantly higher than the national figure of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, younger residents have shifted North Adelaide's median age down by 1.5 years to 38. Specifically, the 15-24 age group has grown from 20.5% to 22.9%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 16.4% to 18.7%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 12.6% to 9.0% and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.7% to 8.9%. Population forecasts for North Adelaide indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 20%, adding 278 people and reaching a total of 1,656 from 1,377. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.