Roxby Downs

Roxby Downs has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

The Roxby Downs statistical area (Lv2) had a population estimated at approximately 3,786 as of November 2025, based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch's validation of new addresses. This figure reflects an increase of 115 people from the 2021 Census total of 3,671, representing a growth rate of 3.1%. The latest estimated resident population by AreaSearch, following examination of ABS data released in June 2024, was 3,781, with an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 988 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Roxby Downs (SA2) area's growth rate since the census is 3.1%, which is within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.4%. Natural growth was the primary driver for population growth in the area, contributing approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and adopts the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category for areas not covered by this data or for years post-2032. According to these projections, the Roxby Downs (SA2) population is expected to decline by 230 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow; notably, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to expand by 34 people over this period.

The level of residential development activity in Roxby Downs is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Roxby Downs had minimal construction activity from 2016 to 2020 with less than one new dwelling approved annually. Over five years, there was only one approval. This low development level is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It should be noted that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures can vary significantly based on individual projects. Roxby Downs has much lower development activity compared to the rest of South Australia.

Development levels in Roxby Downs are also below national averages. With a stable or declining population expected, there will likely be reduced pressure on housing in Roxby Downs, potentially creating opportunities for buyers in the future.

Roxby Downs has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. One major project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Key projects include Roxby Downs Area School Refurbishment, Olympic Dam Underground Growth Projects, Olympic Dam Smelter Refinery Expansion Project, and Northern Water Supply Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Roxby Downs rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Roxby Downs has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9%.

As of September 2025, there were 2,409 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, below Rest of SA's 5.3%. Workforce participation was high at 79.4%. Dominant sectors include mining, construction, and education & training. Mining employs 17.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is low at 0.2%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited. In the past year, employment increased by 2.9% alongside labour force growth of 3.5%, raising unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Roxby Downs' employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 4.1% in five years and 10.3% in ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The median taxpayer income in Roxby Downs is $98,549, with an average of $106,285 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Rest of SA's median income of $48,920 and average income of $58,933. As of September 2025, estimates based on an 8.8% Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $107,221 (median) and $115,638 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Roxby Downs rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 35.0% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,325 residents), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 27.5%. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 54.5%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. After housing costs, residents retain 91.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Roxby Downs is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Roxby Downs, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro SA's 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roxby Downs stood at 6.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.0% and rented ones at 70.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, higher than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,138. The median weekly rent in Roxby Downs was recorded as $260, compared to Non-Metro SA's $187. Nationally, Roxby Downs' mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Roxby Downs features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.9% of all households, including 40.0% couples with children, 22.6% couples without children, and 7.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households making up 4.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of SA average of 2.4.

Roxby Downs faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates of 16.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (39.0%). Educational participation is high, with 34.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 17.6% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 2.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 17.6% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 2.5% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Roxby Downs's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Roxby Downs demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 69% of its total population (2,607 people) has private health cover, compared to 53.3% in Rest of SA and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.8%) and mental health issues (6.0%).

A majority, 81.6%, report no medical ailments, higher than the 68.2% in Rest of SA. Only 2.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (79 people), lower than the 16.3% in Rest of SA. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population.

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

Roxby Downs, as per a study, had low cultural diversity with 82.2% of its population being Australian citizens, 85.6% born in Australia, and 90.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 35.0%. Buddhism showed overrepresentation at 1.3%, compared to 0.9% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (33.1%), English (28.8%), and Scottish (6.6%). Notably, Filipino (2.6%) was more than three times the regional average of 0.9%. Maori representation at 1.0% was over three times the regional rate of 0.3%, and Welsh at 0.7% was nearly twice the regional figure of 0.4%.

Roxby Downs hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Roxby Downs has a median age of 30, which is lower than the Rest of SA figure of 47 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Roxby Downs at 20.7%, compared to the Rest of SA average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 1.7%. This concentration of young adults aged 25-34 is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 18.3% to 20.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 11.1% and the 15 to 24 group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Roxby Downs' age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to expand by 47 people (11%) from 420 to 468. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.