St Morris

Population growth drivers in St Morris are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of St Morris, as estimated based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) updates and validated by AreaSearch, is approximately 1,850 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 252 people, a growth rate of 15.8%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,598 in the suburb. The recent resident population estimate of 1,826 by AreaSearch is inferred from the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,363 persons per square kilometer for St Morris, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both the state average of 7.1% and the metropolitan area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for St Morris.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and uses the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, for areas not covered by ABS data and years post-2032. Considering these projections, St Morris is expected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an increase of 382 persons projected by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.5% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within St Morris when compared nationally

St Morris has averaged approximately 24 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 120 homes. From July 2026 to present, 6 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.8 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25.

This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties is $505,000, which is higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, St Morris has 118% more construction activity per person, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 68% detached houses and 32% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options. Currently, there are approximately 53 people per approval in St Morris.

Future projections estimate that St Morris will add 232 residents by 2041, based on 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.

St Morris has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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Employment conditions in St Morris demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

St Morris has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.0%.

As of June 2025963 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide at 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. St Morris specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Manufacturing, however, is under-represented at 4.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.0% while labour force grew by 2.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 2.1%. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 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 indicates local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in St Morris is among the highest in Australia. The median income is $57,811 and the average income stands at $79,750. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $65,228 (median) and $89,982 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in St Morris cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 30.2% of locals (558 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. After housing costs, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses and St Morris is ranked in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.

St Morris displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in St Morris, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.0% houses and 36.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 51.7% houses and 48.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Morris was at 35.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (34.8%) or rented (29.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Morris was $1,895, below Adelaide metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in St Morris was $343, similar 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.

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%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.2.

Educational achievement in St Morris places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

St Morris has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. Specifically, 39.0% hold university qualifications, which is significantly higher than the state average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. This indicates a strong educational advantage for the area, particularly with bachelor degrees being the most common at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (15.2%).

Educational participation is high in the area, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 8.9% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education. However, educational facilities appear to be located outside St Morris's immediate boundaries, necessitating families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates six active transport stops operating within St Morris, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by six distinct routes, collectively facilitating 519 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 230 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 74 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 86 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health data shows St Morris residents have relatively positive health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 58% of the total population (1,081 people) has private health cover, compared to 61.4% in Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.0% and 7.9% of residents respectively. 71.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.4% across Greater Adelaide. St Morris has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (321 people), lower than the 20.9% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

St Morris was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

St Morris, surveyed in August 2021, showed 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, accounting for 48.9%. The 'Other' religious category was slightly overrepresented at 1.7%, compared to 1.6% in Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (23.2%), Australian (18.9%), and Italian (14.9%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: German (6.1% vs regional 5.0%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Greek (3.2% vs 2.9%) were more prevalent in St Morris compared to Greater Adelaide.

St Morris's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in St Morris is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group makes up 12.8% of the population in St Morris, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. Conversely, the 0-4 age group is less prevalent at 4.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 11.9% to 13.3%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in St Morris, with the 35 to 44 age group projected to grow by 16 people, reaching 285 from its current total of 246.