Risdon Park South

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the estimated population of Risdon Park South as of Feb 2026 is around 2,292. This reflects an increase of 62 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,230. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,273 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 10 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 122 persons per square kilometer. Risdon Park South's growth rate of 2.8% since census is within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area's 4.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration primarily drove this population growth.

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 adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a decline in overall population by 51 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group with an increase of 46 people.

The level of residential development activity in Risdon Park South is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Risdon Park South had an average of 3 dwelling approvals per year between 2016 and 2020, totaling 19 approvals over five years. This low development activity is typical in rural areas due to modest housing needs and limited construction activity influenced by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to the Rest of South Australia and national averages, Risdon Park South has much lower development levels. All approved dwellings were detached houses, with a focus on family homes suited for rural lifestyles. Despite density pressures, there is strong demand for traditional houses, as indicated by 82% of households at Census being families. The estimated population per dwelling approval was 914 people, reflecting the area's quiet development environment.

With stable or declining population expected, housing pressure in Risdon Park South should remain low, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

Risdon Park South has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Key Worker Housing Initiative, Balmoral Park Estate Expansion, South-West Drainage Scheme, and Southfields Rural Estate. The following details those considered most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Risdon Park South lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Risdon Park South has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent in the area. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 8.9%, showing relative stability compared to the previous year based on AreaSearch data aggregation.

There are 1,019 residents employed, but this is 3.6% higher than Rest of SA's unemployment rate of 5.3%. Workforce participation stands at 60.6%, similar to Rest of SA's 58.5%. Census responses indicate that only 3.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

Manufacturing particularly stands out with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at just 1.1% compared to the regional average of 14.5%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels increased by 2.1%, while employment declined slightly by 0.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 2.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of SA where employment rose by 0.3% over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued May-25, suggest that Risdon Park South's employment mix should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows income in Risdon Park South is slightly above national average. The median income is $59,384 and the average is $69,690. This contrasts with Rest of SA's median income of $48,920 and average income of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $64,610 (median) and $75,823 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Risdon Park South modestly across household, family, and personal incomes, between the 27th and 30th percentiles. The largest segment comprises 29.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (678 residents), similar to metropolitan region at 27.5%. Housing costs are manageable with 88.4% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 33rd percentile.

Risdon Park South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Risdon Park South's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.7% houses and 18.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Risdon Park South was at 35.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented ones at 28.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, higher than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $185, compared to Non-Metro SA's $220. Nationally, Risdon Park South's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Risdon Park South has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.7% of all households, including 29.5% couples with children, 30.2% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

Risdon Park South faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 31.8%. A total of 24.6% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 10.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

A substantial 24.6% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

Risdon Park South faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notably high across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 55% (~1,250 people) of Risdon Park South residents have private health cover, compared to 48.9% in the rest of South Australia. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.2%) and mental health issues (9.4%). 63.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.5% in the rest of SA. Working-age population health is a concern due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.6% (495 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 27.1% in the rest of SA. Senior health outcomes present challenges, largely in line with national rankings.

Risdon Park South is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Risdon Park South had low cultural diversity, with 91.1% born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 93.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 49.0%, compared to 45.2% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (34.5%), English (28.7%), and Italian (6.9%), significantly higher than regional averages of 1.7%.

Notably, German representation was high at 6.1% (vs 8.2% regionally), French at 0.5% (vs 0.3%), and Greek at 1.0% (vs 0.6%).

Risdon Park South's median age exceeds the national pattern

Risdon Park South has a median age of 41 years, which is lower than Rest of SA's 47 but higher than the national average of 38. Compared to the Rest of SA average, the 25-34 age cohort is notably over-represented at 13.4% locally, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 11.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 11.9% to 12.7% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Risdon Park South's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to expand by 38 people (20%), from 187 to 226. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 25 to 34 cohorts.