Pasadena

Pasadena 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, as of Nov 2025, Pasadena's estimated population is around 3,251. This reflects an increase of 178 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,073. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,188 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validation of 26 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,498 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pasadena's growth of 5.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 5.0%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 743 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 23.6% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Pasadena averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, around 87 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling accommodated an average of 2.4 new residents per year over the past five financial years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value for these dwellings was $420,000, indicating a focus on premium properties by developers. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $995,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus in Pasadena compared to Greater Adelaide, where it has 63.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, building activity has slowed in recent years, with 70.0% standalone homes and 30.0% townhouses or apartments approved, providing a mix of housing types catering to various price ranges. Pasadena's population density is around 500 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Pasadena is projected to grow by 768 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

Pasadena has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

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Employment performance in Pasadena ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Pasadena has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

As of September 2025, 1,547 residents were employed, with a local unemployment rate of 2.2%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Workforce participation was 50.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training, while construction employed just 6.9% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. In the past year, employment increased by 3.6% alongside labour force growth of 3.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. National employment forecasts from May-25 estimated overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Pasadena's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes without considering localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Pasadena's median income among taxpayers is $47,298, with an average of $57,892. This is lower than the national average, compared to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $51,460 (median) and $62,986 (average). The 2021 Census places Pasadena's household, family, and personal incomes modestly between the 27th and 28th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 27.2% of residents (884 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, consistent with broader trends in the surrounding region at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 27th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Pasadena's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pasadena stood at 42.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.3%) or rented (22.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,992 and Australia's national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Pasadena was recorded at $333, lower than both Adelaide metro's figure of $335 and the national average of $375.

Pasadena has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.8 percent of all households, including 26.3 percent couples with children, 32.3 percent couples without children, and 8.4 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.2 percent, with lone person households at 29.0 percent and group households comprising 2.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Pasadena aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

In Pasadena, the educational attainment significantly exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 35.8% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. This high level of educational attainment positions Pasadena well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 17.2%. A substantial 24.3% of the population is currently engaged in formal education. This includes 7.4% in primary education, 6.6% 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

Pasadena has 16 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are serviced by a total of 21 bus routes. Together, these routes provide 1,454 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 207 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 90 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Pasadena faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately half of its population (around 1,622 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.3% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (affecting 12.3% of residents) and mental health problems (6.8%).

Around 64.3% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in Greater Adelaide. Pasadena has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 32.8% (1,066 people), versus 21.2% in Greater Adelaide. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are somewhat challenging but still better than the general population's metrics.

Pasadena was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Pasadena, as of data from [insert date], had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 30.9% of its population born overseas and 28.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Pasadena, accounting for 53.6% of the population. However, the 'Other' religious category showed an overrepresentation in Pasadena, comprising 1.4% compared to the regional average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.6%), Australian (22.4%), and Other (10.2%). Notably, Greek, German, and Hungarian ethnicities had higher representations in Pasadena than regionally: Greek at 6.2% vs 2.5%, German at 6.5% vs 5.9%, and Hungarian at 0.4% vs 0.3%.

Pasadena hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Pasadena's median age of 49 years exceeds Greater Adelaide's median age of 39. It is also older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Pasadena has a notably higher percentage of people aged 75-84 (12.3% vs 6.0%), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented (11.0%). Between 2021 and the present day, the population of people aged 35 to 44 has increased from 11.1% to 12.1%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 10.4% to 9.1%. By the year 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Pasadena's age profile will change significantly. The number of people aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 226 individuals (an increase of 85%).