Parkside (SA)

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

Based on ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Parkside's estimated population is around 5,614 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 488 people (9.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,126 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,444 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 44 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,068 persons per square kilometer, placing Parkside (SA) among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 9.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (6.5%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains for Parkside (SA) during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the national median by 2041, with Parkside (SA) expected to expand by 524 persons over this period, reflecting a total increase of 4.7%.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Parkside averaged around 32 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 161 homes were approved, with a further 8 approved in FY-26. This averages out to approximately 0.9 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes was $879,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $15.5 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, showing balanced commercial development activity compared to previous years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Parkside had 97.0% higher new home approvals per person as of recent data. Recent construction comprised 53.0% standalone homes and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across different price points.

With around 410 people per dwelling approval, Parkside shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Parkside is expected to grow by 263 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Parkside has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that are likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Unley Central, 12-16 Glen Osmond Road Mixed-Use Development, Unley Road Public Realm Streetscape Upgrade, and Unley 108 Apartments. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Parkside performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Parkside has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in September 2024 and decreased to 1.8% by September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of September 2025, 3,200 residents were employed with an unemployment rate 1.9 percentage points lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Parkside was 68.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Professional & technical services had particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employed only 4.9% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Many Parkside residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force increased by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, state-level data showed 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 will expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Parkside's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.3% over five years and 15.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Parkside had a median taxpayer income of $65,608 and an average income of $103,507. These figures place Parkside in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Based on 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $71,382 (median) and $112,616 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, Parkside's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 30.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 1,695 residents falling into this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence at 31.9%, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income, and residents rank in the 70th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Parkside displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Parkside's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 54.0% houses and 46.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 59.2% houses and 40.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parkside was at 32.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $395, compared to Adelaide metro's $350. Nationally, Parkside's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Parkside features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 64.6% of all households, including 27.8% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 35.4%, comprising 29.2% lone person households and 6.2% group households. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

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

Parkside's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational pathways account for 20.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 10.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Parkside has 17 active public transport stops operating, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 32 different routes, collectively facilitating 2,149 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 206 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes is 307 trips per day, equating to approximately 126 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Parkside is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Parkside demonstrates higher-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older age groups. The prevalence of common health conditions is low in these cohorts.

Approximately 68% of Parkside residents have private health cover, which is significantly higher than the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.0% and 6.7% of residents respectively. A total of 71.1% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Adelaide. As of a recent study conducted on 3rd August 20XX, Parkside has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.2%, compared to the 22.6% in Greater Adelaide. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Parkside are above average and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

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

Parkside's population shows high cultural diversity, with 28.4% born overseas and 21.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 40.6%. Judaism, however, has an overrepresentation of 0.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.5%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (9.2%). Notably, Greeks (4.7%) and Poles (1.1%) have higher representation in Parkside than regionally (Greeks: 4.0%, Poles: 1.0%). Hungarians also show an increase from regional 0.3% to 0.4%.

Parkside's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Parkside's median age is 39 years, aligning with Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and closely matching Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Parkside has a notably higher proportion of the 45-54 cohort at 13.4%, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 10.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 10.6% to 12.9% of Parkside's population, while the 35-44 cohort declined from 15.8% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Parkside's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 33%, adding 107 residents to reach 427. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.