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Population
Population growth drivers in St Morris are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
The population of the St Morris statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 1,841 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 243 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,598 people. The current population estimate of 1,784 by AreaSearch was derived from examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validating addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,347 persons per square kilometer for St Morris (SA2), placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 15.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average of 8.7% and the metropolitan area, indicating its status as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for this population increase during recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, to forecast future populations. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projections, an above median population growth is expected for statistical areas across the nation, with St Morris (SA2) projected to increase by 372 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.6% over the 17-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees St Morris recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
St Morris averaged approximately 19 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 96 homes. As of FY26, there have been 7 recorded approvals. On average, 1 person moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand. The average construction value of new properties is $505,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment.
In FY26, there have been $2.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, St Morris records 75.0% more development activity per person, demonstrating strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% medium and high-density housing, offering options across different price points. With around 89 people per dwelling approval, St Morris exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, St Morris is expected to grow by 231 residents through to 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.
Looking ahead, St Morris is expected to grow by 231 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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Infrastructure
St Morris has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally
No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade, Magill Campus Renewal Project, Adelaide Level Crossings Congestion and Safety, and SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts, with the following list providing details on those most likely to be relevant.
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Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national initiative to coordinate and deploy infrastructure supporting large-scale renewable hydrogen production. Following the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy refresh and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA) to 2050, the program focuses on aligning transport, storage, water, and electricity inputs with Renewable Energy Zones and hydrogen hubs. Key financial drivers include the $4 billion Hydrogen Headstart program (with Round 2 EOI launched in October 2025) and the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI) legislated to provide a $2 per kg credit from July 2027 to 2040.
Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS)
The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) is a massive recycled water initiative delivering high-quality water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Northern Adelaide Plains. The project provides over 12 gigalitres of recycled water annually to support high-tech agribusiness, greenhouse production, and open space irrigation for 25,000+ homes. It is a critical component of SA Water's broader $1.5 billion infrastructure program, which aims to unlock 40,000 new housing allotments by expanding trunk water mains, pump stations, and storage across Adelaide's northern growth front.
Magill Campus Renewal Project
Transformation of the 14.62-hectare former UniSA Magill Campus into a sustainable mixed-use community hub. The Draft Magill Campus Structure Plan, released in February 2026, focuses on delivering a maximum of 100 new homes on the Eastern parcel (expected to begin construction in 2027) while designating the Western parcel for aged care and retirement living. More than 60 percent of the Western site will be retained as open space, including the Third Creek biodiversity corridor, upgraded sports facilities, and the preservation of heritage-listed Murray House.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
Northern Adelaide Transport Study
A comprehensive transport study managed by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport to inform future investment across Northern Adelaide's inner and outer suburbs. The study area spans from Prospect to Roseworthy and Buckland Park to One Tree Hill, focusing on road safety, freight efficiency, and public transport integration to support a projected population increase of over 140,000 residents by 2041. It specifically evaluates the resilience of strategic road corridors and identifies improvements to active transport networks to accommodate rapid urban expansion.
North South Corridor
The North-South Corridor in Australia, a 78 km non-stop motorway from Gawler to Old Noarlunga through Adelaide, includes several projects like the Southern Expressway and Darlington Upgrade. Completion expected by 2031.
Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade
A multi-stage project involving the installation of new stormwater drainage infrastructure across St Morris, Trinity Gardens, Maylands, and Stepney. Designed to reduce flood risk, increase capacity for 1-in-100-year storm events, and utilise Council reserves for temporary stormwater detention. Stages 2 and 3 completed May 2024. Stages 1 and 4 are scheduled for 2025.
Employment
St Morris ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance
St Morris has an educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.
Employment grew by 4.4% over the previous year. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 7.0%.
Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4%, labour force grew by 4.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 3.0% with a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment. State-wide data from 25-Nov-25 shows South Australia's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Morris's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment
The suburb of St Morris had a median taxpayer income of $57,811 and an average income of $79,750 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably higher than the national figures for median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. By September 2025, estimates suggest these incomes would have risen to approximately $62,898 (median) and $86,768 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census revealed that household, family, and personal incomes in St Morris were at the 51st percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 30.2% of locals (555 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 31.8% occupied this range. After accounting for housing costs, 85.0% of income remained for other expenses. St Morris' SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
St Morris displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
St Morris dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.0% houses and 36.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 51.7% houses and 48.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Morris was 35.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.8% and rented ones at 29.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,895, below Adelaide metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in St Morris was $343, compared to Adelaide metro's $340. Nationally, St Morris's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
St Morris features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 65.0% of all households, including 30.6% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 30.7% and group households comprising 4.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.2.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational achievement in St Morris places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community
Educational attainment in St Morris is notably high, with 39.0% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the state average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. The most common university qualification is a Bachelor degree, held by 27.1% of residents in this age group. Postgraduate qualifications are held by 7.7%, while graduate diplomas account for 4.2%.
Trade and technical skills are also prevalent in St Morris, with 26.1% of residents aged 15 years and over holding vocational credentials. Advanced diplomas are held by 10.9%, while certificates make up 15.2% of this group. Educational participation is high in the area, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis shows six active stops in St Morris offering mixed bus services. These are covered by seven routes, together facilitating 524 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is deemed good, with residents on average situated 230 meters from the nearest stop.
Service frequency averages 74 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 87 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
St Morris's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts
St Morris residents show positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 58% (1,076 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 62.2%.
The most prevalent conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.0% and 7.9% respectively. 71.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.4% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 17.3% (318 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 20.9%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in St Morris was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
St Morris had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.9% of its population born overseas and 24.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in St Morris, accounting for 48.9% of the population. The category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation in St Morris at 1.7%, compared to 1.6% across Greater Adelaide.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (23.2%), Australian (18.9%), and Italian (14.9%). Notably, German was overrepresented at 6.1% in St Morris versus 5.0% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Greek at 3.2% versus 2.9%.
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Age
St Morris's population is slightly older than the national pattern
The median age in St Morris is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 shows strong representation at 12.9% in St Morris compared to Greater Adelaide. Conversely, the cohort aged 85 and above is less prevalent at 1.8%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the population of individuals aged 35 to 44 has grown from 11.9% to 13.3%, while the population of those aged 45 to 54 has declined from 13.8% to 12.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in St Morris, with the age group of 35 to 44 expected to grow by 16%, reaching a population of 285 from its current figure of 244.