Tranmere (SA)

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

The population of the Tranmere (SA) statistical area (Lv2), as estimated by AreaSearch, was around 4,528 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 392 people from the 2021 Census count of 4,136 individuals. The change is inferred from a resident population estimate of 4,484 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,059 persons per square kilometer, placing Tranmere (SA) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 9.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state's growth rate of 8.7% and the metropolitan area, indicating it as a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Tranmere (SA).

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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 released in 2023. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Tranmere (SA), with an expected increase of 995 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 21.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Tranmere among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Tranmere recorded approximately 28 residential properties approved annually, with 142 homes granted approval between financial years FY-21 to FY-25. In FY-26, 16 homes have been approved so far. On average, 2.9 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are built at an average expected construction cost of $493,000, reflecting a focus on premium properties. This financial year has seen $2.7 million in commercial approvals, highlighting Tranmere's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Tranmere shows 15.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks at the 73rd percentile nationally for areas assessed.

New development consists of 73.0% standalone homes and 27.0% attached dwellings, maintaining Tranmere's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 171 people per approval, Tranmere reflects an area experiencing growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Tranmere is projected to grow by 951 residents by 2041. Development pace appears reasonable given projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Tranmere has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, or planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects anticipated to impact this area. Notable projects include the Magill Campus Renewal Project, Morialta Performing Arts Centre, Magill Campus Redevelopment, and UniSA Magill Campus Redevelopment (Magill Project), with the following list outlining those likely most pertinent.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Tranmere ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Tranmere has an educated workforce with prominent professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

As of September 2025, 2,553 residents were employed, with a 0.5% lower unemployment rate than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Workforce participation was 65.7%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area had a specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Manufacturing, however, was under-represented at 4.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points in Tranmere. In Greater Adelaide, employment rose by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. State-level data to November 25 showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with a state unemployment rate of 4.0%. National forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tranmere's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% 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 2023 shows that income in Tranmere is higher than average nationally. The median income is $57,120 and the average income stands at $72,917. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,147 (median) and $79,334 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Tranmere cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 30.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,390 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. After housing, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Tranmere is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Tranmere's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 73.7% houses and 26.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tranmere was at 37.9%, similar to Adelaide metro. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 32.2% and rented dwellings were 29.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,978, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,736. Median weekly rent was recorded at $385, compared to Adelaide metro's $345. Nationally, Tranmere's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Tranmere features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.0% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.0%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households making up 4.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

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

Educational attainment in Tranmere is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 40.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide area. This educational advantage positions Tranmere strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%.

Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 25.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 15.1%. Educational participation is high in Tranmere, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.6% in tertiary education, and 7.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 16 active transport stops operating in Tranmere, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 17 different routes, offering a total of 1,212 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 190 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 173 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Tranmere's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Tranmere with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~2,526 people), compared to 51.6% across Greater Adelaide.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 6.8 and 6.0% of residents respectively. A total of 74.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over (701 people), which is lower than the 19.8% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Tranmere 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

Tranmere has a high cultural diversity, with 35.3% of its population born overseas and 34.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Tranmere, accounting for 51.8% of the population. However, there's an overrepresentation in 'Other' religions, which makes up 1.7% compared to 2.8% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.3%), Italian (17.2%), and Australian (15.4%). Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.4%, as are Korean (1.5% vs 1.0%) and Polish (1.0% vs 0.9%).

Tranmere's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Tranmere is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 14.2% of Tranmere's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.0%, lower than Greater Adelaide's figure. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 12.2% to 13.4%. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 5.9% to 4.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts in Tranmere. Notably, the 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 31%, reaching 845 people from its current figure of 642.