North Haven (SA)

North Haven is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, North Haven's population is estimated at around 5,764 people, reflecting a 3.2% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,585 people. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 5,729 following examination of ABS ERP data released in Jun 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 1,841 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 using 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 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, North Haven is expected to grow by 616 persons to reach approximately 6,380 people by 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.8% over the 17-year period.

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

North Haven has seen approximately 16 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 84 homes were approved between FY21 and FY25, with 8 more approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling constructed over these years is estimated to bring in around 3.5 new residents annually.

This indicates that demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new homes in North Haven is approximately $479,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

In FY26, $1.9 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Building activity shows 80% detached houses and 20% attached dwellings, maintaining North Haven's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has around 203 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Haven is projected to gain approximately 680 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially exacerbating buyer competition and supporting price increases.

North Haven has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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North Haven shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

North Haven has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, well-represented essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of June 2025, 2,970 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in North Haven is lower at 58.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 13.9% versus the regional average of 17.7%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in Sep-22, employment increased by 2.9% and labour force grew by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Haven's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that North Haven has a median income of $56,761 and an average income of $66,446. This is slightly above the national average. In contrast, Greater Adelaide had a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for North Haven would be approximately $64,043 (median) and $74,971 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in North Haven rank at the 39th percentile, family incomes at the 40th percentile, and personal incomes also at the 40th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 32.2% of residents (1,856 people), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 31.8% fall into this category. Housing costs in North Haven are manageable with 87.1% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

North Haven's dwelling structures, as assessed in the latest Census, comprised 73.4% houses and 26.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Adelaide metro had no recorded houses or other dwellings at that time. Home ownership in North Haven stood at 45.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented ones at 16.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,636, aligning with Adelaide metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $365. Nationally, North Haven's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

North Haven has a typical household mix, with a median household size of 2.3 people

Family households account for 72.9% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.1%, with lone person households at 25.4% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people.

Educational outcomes in North Haven fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (29.2%).

A substantial 20.7% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.6% in primary, 5.6% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education. North Haven School serves the local area with an enrollment of 262 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 985) and balanced educational opportunities. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. The low ratio of 4.5 school places per 100 residents suggests many local students attend schools outside the immediate area.

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

Transport analysis indicates 25 active stops operating in North Haven, consisting of a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 9 individual routes, collectively offering 359 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 213 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 51 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in North Haven is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

North Haven faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 53% of the total population (~3,069 people), compared to around 48% for Greater Adelaide as a whole. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.4%) and asthma (8.4%). A majority, 61.2%, report having no medical ailments, which is higher than the 57% average across Greater Adelaide. North Haven has a relatively high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.3% (1,573 people). Health outcomes among seniors in this area are above average, outperforming those of the general population in various health metrics.

North Haven ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Haven's cultural diversity was below average, with 79.4% of its population born in Australia and 93.1% being citizens. English was spoken exclusively at home by 92.4%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 49.8%, compared to None% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestral groups were English (32.5%), Australian (26.0%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notably, Polish residents made up 1.9% of North Haven's population, German 5.7%, and Croatian 0.8%. These figures contrasted with None% regional representation for each respective group.

North Haven ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

North Haven's median age is 51 years, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and exceeding the national average of 38. The age profile reveals that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 17.4%, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 9.3% compared to Greater Adelaide. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.7% to 7.8% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 18.7% to 17.0%, and the 5 to 14 group has dropped from 9.0% to 7.8%. By 2041, North Haven's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75 to 84 group will grow by 45% (201 people), reaching 651 from 449. This growth is led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 51% of projected growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 2% (4 people).