Sellicks Beach

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Sellicks Beach statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,079, reflecting a 13.8% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 2,705 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,928 residents based on June 2024 ABS ERP data and four validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 496 persons per square kilometer. Sellicks Beach (SA2) experienced significant growth compared to its SA3 area (6.2%) and SA4 region, making it a notable growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed roughly 50% of overall population gains recently, with other factors such as natural growth and interstate migration also being positive contributors. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Future population trends indicate a median increase for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Sellicks Beach (SA2) expected to grow by 177 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall decline of 1.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Sellicks Beach when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Sellicks Beach averaged approximately 22 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 112 homes. As of FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded to date. Over these five years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 1.2 new residents per year was associated with each new home. This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market dynamics.

The average construction value of new properties was $445,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26 alone, $32.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Sellicks Beach exhibits 65.0% higher construction activity per capita, offering buyers greater choice. New developments consist of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With approximately 110 people per dwelling approval, Sellicks Beach displays characteristics of a growth area. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Sellicks Beach may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Sellicks Beach has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project potentially affecting this region. Key projects are: Sellicks Beach Code Amendment, Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road Duplication, Sellicks Hill Quarry Operations, and Main South Road Duplication Project (Stage 2) - Aldinga to Sellicks Beach. The following list details those most relevant.

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Sellicks Beach has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Sellicks Beach has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%.

As of September 2025, 1,538 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction had a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services had limited presence, at 3.7% compared to the regional 7.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. In the preceding 12 months, employment increased by 4.3%, alongside a labour force increase of 3.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Adelaide's employment growth of 3.0% and labour force expansion of 2.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 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 Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sellicks Beach's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows income in Sellicks Beach is below national average. Median income is $51,657 and average income stands at $60,013. Greater Adelaide has median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Sellicks Beach are approximately $56,203 (median) and $65,294 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Sellicks Beach rank modestly between the 30th and 37th percentiles. Income distribution data shows predominant cohort spans 32.7% of locals (1,006 people) in $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across region showing 31.8% in same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 30th percentile.

Sellicks Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Sellicks Beach dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 97.5% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 89.2% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sellicks Beach was 29.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.9% and rented at 17.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,391, below Adelaide metro's $1,452. Median weekly rent in Sellicks Beach was $320, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Sellicks Beach's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,391 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 73.2% of all households, including 29.8% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.8%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (35.5%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.2% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 21 active stops operating in Sellicks Beach, serving a mix of bus routes. These are covered by four individual routes, offering 251 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 186 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 35 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 11 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Sellicks Beach is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Sellicks Beach faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 51% of its total population (~1,562 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.7% and 9.2% of residents respectively. However, 65.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is higher than the 62.9% reported across Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, 18.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (557 people), lower than the 21.0% in Greater Adelaide. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Sellicks Beach are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Sellicks Beach, as per the census conducted on 27 June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 78.0% of its population born in Australia and 88.5% being citizens. English was spoken exclusively at home by 95.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 31.1%.

Judaism, however, was underrepresented at 0.0%, compared to 0.1% in Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups were English (38.2%), Australian (28.3%), and Irish (7.3%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh were overrepresented at 1.0% (vs regional 0.8%), Hungarians at 0.5% (vs 0.3%), and Polish at 1.2% (vs 0.9%).

Sellicks Beach's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Sellicks Beach is 41 years, higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and modestly exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 15.2%, while the group aged 85+ is comparatively smaller at 0.9%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 4.5% to 5.6%. Conversely, the cohort aged 5 to 14 has declined from 12.9% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Sellicks Beach's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase by 50 people (29%) from 172 to 223. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 89% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 are expected to experience population declines.