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Redwood Park has an estimated 5,404 residents, up from 5,367 at the 2021 Census. That puts 2,370 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Redwood Park is assessed at approximately 5,404, following AreaSearch analysis of ABS broader regional figures alongside post-Census new address validation. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,367 people, this represents an addition of 37 people (0.7%). The updated figure stems from a resident base of 5,399 estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, complemented by 7 validated new addresses identified after the Census. With 2,370 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Redwood Park registers a density metric that sits in the upper quartile across locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch.
In recent times, natural increase served as the principal driver of population gains, generating around 67.0% of overall growth. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 areas. For subsequent periods post-2032 or locations unaddressed by that series, 2023 SA State Government projections categorized by age (based on 2021 numbers) are integrated using weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, future population expansion for the suburb of Redwood Park is projected slightly below the national median, with aggregated SA2 modeling pointing to an increase of 606 persons by 2041, which equates to an overall gain of 11.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
93 new dwellings have been approved in Redwood Park over the past five years, an average of 18 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval numbers compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area data indicate that Redwood Park averages roughly 18 dwellings approved annually, totaling 93 homes across the past 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, alongside 6 in FY-25 to date. Against a backdrop of local population decline, this building volume has proven relatively sufficient for incoming purchasers, with newly approved homes recording an average expected construction cost of $347,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $5.3 million during this financial year, pointing to restrained non-residential development activity. On a per-capita basis, building activity across Redwood Park tracks at roughly 65% of the level recorded in Greater Adelaide, placing the suburb in the 13th percentile nationally and tightening opportunities for purchasers while bolstering interest in established stock.
Running below the nationwide benchmark, this pace illustrates the mature character of the area alongside possible planning constraints. Construction remains heavily oriented toward suburban family living, with detached houses making up 94.0% of approvals and attached dwellings accounting for 6.0%. Furthermore, an outcome of approximately 1082 people per dwelling approval highlights a well-established property market. Demographic projections based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release anticipate that Redwood Park will add 601 residents through to 2041. While residential construction currently tracks steadily alongside expected population expansion, prospective buyers might face heightened competition over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Redwood Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redwood Park, worth an estimated $68 million. A further 22 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.67 billion. 5 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works and urban planning decisions play a critical role in shaping regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 4 key initiatives anticipated to influence the local area, including the Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program, Hope Valley Sporting Club Amenities Improvements, Telstra Mobile Phone Tower Hope Valley, and The Oasis Estate, with the most significant projects outlined below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program
SA Water program to transfer approximately 4,700 properties in the City of Tea Tree Gully from a council run Community Wastewater Management System with on site septic tanks to a modern sewer network. Delivery is being rolled out in zones between 2022 and 2028 to improve service reliability and public health outcomes.
Sunnybrook Estate
Sunnybrook Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision in the established Sunnybrook precinct of Wynn Vale. Earlier stages are complete and the final premium allotments are under construction, delivering around 48 new detached homes close to local shops, schools and parklands.
Hope Valley Sporting Club Amenities Improvements
Upgrade of facilities at Hope Valley Sporting Club at 66-68 Valley Road, including a new free standing spectator shelter, terraced seating, improved parking and storage, and six new cricket training nets, delivered as a 1.6 million AUD partnership between the City of Tea Tree Gully and the South Australian Government to support the Hope Valley Football and Cricket Clubs and the wider community.
Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed expansion and refurbishment of the Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre including upgraded retail tenancies, expansion of the existing medical centre, improved pedestrian access, landscaping and a reconfigured car park. As of mid-2026 the proposal remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement publicly announced.
Telstra Mobile Phone Tower Hope Valley
Construction and operation of a 30 m Telstra mobile phone monopole and equipment shelter on a leased portion of the Hope Valley Sports Area to improve 4G and 5G mobile coverage and capacity for Hope Valley and nearby suburbs, under a long term lease from the City of Tea Tree Gully with options for extension.
Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment
A planning policy review and code amendment initiated by the City of Tea Tree Gully to update development standards and zoning overlays for established residential areas across Golden Grove. The proposal reviews allotment sizes, setback requirements, and residential infill policies to protect neighbourhood character while accommodating measured growth.
Illyarrie Reserve Enhancement
Enhancements to Illyarrie Reserve, a major park in Surrey Downs. A draft master plan has been developed which includes a proposed new indoor training facility for the Golden Grove Central Districts Baseball Club (GGCDBC) and other improvements to the open space.
Luminaire Estate - Residential Development
A 48-lot residential estate between Aristotle Close and Golden Grove Road, featuring the new Plato Place street. Land developed by Lendlease, with homes built by Metricon. Released late 2023, sold out November 2024, construction continuing into 2025. Metricon Homes, founded in 1976, is Australia's leading home builder with SA Builder's Licence BLD231776.
2,999 residents of Redwood Park are employed, from a labour force of 3,089. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,909, about 72% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area data collated by AreaSearch shows that Redwood Park maintains a qualified labor force with solid representation in essential services, a low jobless rate of 2.9%, and steady conditions over the previous year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,999, while the local unemployment rate was 0.9% beneath the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, alongside participation rates closely aligning with the Greater Adelaide figure of 66.4%. Census figures recorded 9.4% of workers operating from home, though this metric was subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Local workforce participation is primarily centered within health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
A clear industry concentration exists in education & training, where local employment reaches 1.2 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for only 4.8% of employed residents, falling below the 6.8% benchmark in Greater Adelaide. Comparing Census resident worker numbers against local job counts highlights that this predominantly residential setting provides relatively few jobs internally. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, the labour force increased by 0.1% while employment declined by 0.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide, where employment rose by 4.2%, the labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Redwood Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Redwood Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Redwood Park is $1,832 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $837 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,943 a year against an average of $60,256. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics for financial year 2023 reviewed by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Redwood Park recorded a median income of $53,943 and an average of $60,256, compared with $54,808 and $66,852 respectively across Greater Adelaide and below the national level. Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values as of March 2026 stand at roughly $59,429 for the median and $66,384 for the average. Census records position personal, family, and household earnings around the 55th percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 40.2% of local residents (2,172 individuals), exceeding the regional share of 31.8%. After servicing shelter expenses, households retain 88.1% of their earnings, supporting robust purchasing power, while the area is situated in the 5th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Redwood Park had 2,032 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Redwood Park was overwhelmingly made up of separate houses at 97.1%, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats accounting for 2.9%, contrasting with Adelaide metro proportions of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 37.7%, notably exceeding the metropolitan rate, while 50.8% of dwellings were mortgaged and 11.5% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 and weekly median rent of $350 were both below or distinct from the Adelaide metro benchmarks of $1,562 and $320.
Across Australia, monthly repayments in Redwood Park remain substantially lower than the $1,863 national average, while rental costs sit under the $375 national median.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redwood Park counted 2,032 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 79.9%, consisting of couples with children (35.3%), childless couples (32.6%), and single parent families (11.4%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.1%, comprising lone person households at 17.8% and group households at 1.9%. The typical household size sits at 2.6 people, slightly above the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.1% of adults in Redwood Park hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 361 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,040 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education attainment presents a key area for development, as university qualification rates stand at 20.1%, significantly trailing the Australian average of 30.4%. Within tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees account for 14.7%, postgraduate qualifications represent 3.4%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.0%. Meanwhile, technical and trade expertise is widespread, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including certificates at 29.3% and advanced diplomas at 11.1%. A notable 25.2% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort comprises 9.8% enrolled in primary education, 6.6% attending secondary schooling, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Redwood Park reaches 25 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit analysis indicates that 25 bus stops operate across Redwood Park, serviced by 17 routes that deliver 1,116 weekly trips. Public transport access is favorable, with residents living an average of 212 meters from their closest stop. Commuting is largely outward-bound given the suburban character of the area, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of journeys and buses capturing 9%. Household car ownership sits at 1.7 vehicles on average, surpassing the regional norm, while 9.4% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census amidst COVID-19 circumstances. Across the local transit network, services run at an average frequency of 159 trips per day, translating to roughly 44 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.9% of residents in Redwood Park report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics for Redwood Park residents are generally favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical conditions aligning closely with national averages across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is somewhat restrained, held by approximately 51% of residents (~2,747 people). Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most prevalent conditions, reported by 9.1 and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 66.9% of the population indicated no long-term medical ailments, comparable to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age wellness tracks normally, whereas outcomes for the 19.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,069 people) are above average, with national rankings exceeding those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Redwood Park is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.4%) and Australian (27.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Redwood Park sit below broader averages, with 81.3% of the community born in Australia, 93.5% holding citizenship, and 91.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, accounting for 43.0% of residents. The most noticeable variation occurs in the Other category, which comprises 1.4% of the local population versus 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Redwood Park are English (31.4%), Australian (27.6%), and German (6.8%). Notable proportional differences also appear across other lineages, with Polish representing 1.1% locally (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh comprising 0.8% (vs 0.6%), and Dutch standing at 1.7% (vs 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redwood Park is 40. 25.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Redwood Park closely mirrors Greater Adelaide, with a maximum variance of 1.2 percentage points across the four main age cohorts. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 1 year higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of seniors and retirees (65+) expanded from 18.2% to an estimated 19.8%. Looking toward 2041, older age groups are projected to account for the bulk of growth, increasing by 190 residents (18%) to reach 1,260.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redwood Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,367 at the 2021 Census → 5,404 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41242). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.