North Brighton

Population growth drivers in North Brighton are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, North Brighton's estimated population is around 2,787. This reflects an increase of 122 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,665. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,699 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,361 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, North Brighton has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, 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 national statistical areas is expected. The North Brighton (SA2) is expected to expand by 281 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 8.5% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within North Brighton when compared nationally

North Brighton has seen approximately 15 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 77 homes were approved in the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with an additional three approved so far in FY26. Each dwelling built over these years brought an average of two new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $713,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This year has also seen $2.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting North Brighton's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, North Brighton maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market balance with the broader area despite recent acceleration in building activity.

New building activity comprises 80% standalone homes and 20% townhouses or apartments, sustaining North Brighton's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited for buyers seeking space. With around 121 people per dwelling approval, North Brighton exhibits low density characteristics. Future projections estimate North Brighton will add 236 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

North Brighton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Tram Grade Separation at Morphett Road, Morphettville. Other key projects include River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project and Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access. The following list details the most relevant ones.

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Employment conditions in North Brighton rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

North Brighton has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 0.8% as of September 2025.

This represents an employment growth of 3.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. The area had 1,410 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in North Brighton was 52.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among North Brighton residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Notably, the area has a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, and labour force increased by 3.6%, maintaining a relatively stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points over the same period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year (adding 10,710 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with South Australia's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within North Brighton. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to North Brighton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, North Brighton had a median taxpayer income of $52,194 and an average income of $69,423. Nationally, the median was $54,808 and the average was $66,852. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 8.8%, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,787 (median) and $75,532 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in North Brighton ranked between the 48th and 51st percentiles. Income distribution showed 27.9% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels at 31.8%. After housing costs, 85.2% of income remained for other expenses. North Brighton's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

North Brighton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

North Brighton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 52.9% houses and 47.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Brighton stood at 39.9%, similar to Adelaide metro, with the rest being mortgaged (37.5%) or rented (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Adelaide metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in North Brighton was $395, higher than Adelaide metro's $340. Nationally, North Brighton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

North Brighton features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.9% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 26.2% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.2.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 33.7% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and the SA4 region's rate of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.0% and certificates for 17.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

North Brighton has nine active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by fourteen different routes that together facilitate 562 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average being located 280 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are approximately 80 trips across all routes, which translates to about 62 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in North Brighton are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

North Brighton has below-average health outcomes with common conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% (~1,516 people), compared to 58.8% across Greater Adelaide.

Mental health issues impact 9.8% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.6%. About 65.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 65.9% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2016, 28.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (794 people). Health outcomes among seniors in North Brighton are above average and better than those of the general population.

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

North Brighton's cultural diversity aligns with the broader region, as 78.1% were born in Australia, 88.6% are citizens, and 90.4% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion at 41.7%. Islam, however, shows a slight overrepresentation at 0.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (33.4%), Australian (26.1%), and Scottish (7.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Welsh at 0.9% (vs regional 0.7%), Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.9%), and German at 5.6% (vs 5.5%).

North Brighton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

North Brighton's median age is 49 years, which is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's median age of 39 years and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, North Brighton has a notable over-representation of the 65-74 age cohort (16.0% locally), while the 25-34 age group is under-represented (5.4%). This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.4% to 10.1%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.7% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 16.3% to 14.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that North Brighton's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand notably, increasing by 71 people (25%) from 281 to 353. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 61% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.