Tusmore

An assessment of population growth drivers in Tusmore reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of Tusmore, as estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS updates and new addresses validated since Nov 2025, is around 1,555. This figure represents an increase of 52 people from the 2021 Census total of 1,503, reflecting a growth rate of 3.5%. The estimated resident population (ERP) of Tusmore was 1,518 in June 2024, according to AreaSearch's analysis of ABS data and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,392 persons per square kilometer for Tusmore, placing it in the upper quartile compared to other locations assessed by AreaSearch nationwide. Between the 2021 Census and Nov 2025, Tusmore's population growth rate of 3.5% is within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.1%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals for the suburb. Overseas migration was the primary driver of Tusmore's population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, to forecast demographic trends. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted after adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead with these demographic trends, Tusmore is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is anticipated to expand by 143 persons to reach approximately 1,708 residents by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 8.7% over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Tusmore has seen approximately 3 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 17 homes. So far in FY26, 1 approval has been recorded. This results in an average of about 3.1 new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25, suggesting demand significantly outpaces supply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $594,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Tusmore has considerably less development activity, 63.0% below the regional average per person. Recent building activity consists entirely of medium and high-density housing, a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 71.0% houses). With around 182 people per dwelling approval, Tusmore shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts suggest Tusmore will gain approximately 135 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Population forecasts indicate Tusmore will gain 135 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

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The labour market strength in Tusmore positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Tusmore has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of June 2025, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. Workforce participation was 64.4%, similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Tusmore specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level, but has lower representation in construction at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 8.7%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 1.9%, labour force grew by 1.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 2.1% and unemployment marginally increased. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest Tusmore's employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Tusmore's employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Tusmore had a median income among taxpayers of $65,179 and an average income of $106,753. These figures place Tusmore in the top percentile nationally, compared to median and average incomes of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively across Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since June 30, 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $73,541 (median) and $120,449 (average). Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in Tusmore rank between the 83rd and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates that 29.4% of Tusmore's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader regional trends showing 31.8% in the same category. The area demonstrates affluence, with 37.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 89.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Tusmore's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In Tusmore, as per the latest Census, 70.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 29.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tusmore stood at 45.4%, similar to Adelaide metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.0% and rented ones at 23.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tusmore was $2,184, lower than Adelaide's average of $2,300. Weekly rent in Tusmore was $360, matching Adelaide metro's figure but differing from the national average of $375. Nationally, Tusmore's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

Tusmore features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.2% of all households, including 38.1% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

Tusmore's residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 53.4% hold university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.3% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational pathways account for 19.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 10.8%.

Educational participation is high in Tusmore, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Tusmore's immediate catchment boundaries, requiring 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

Tusmore has 14 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 18 individual routes in operation. Collectively, these routes facilitate 716 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 141 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes stands at 102 trips per day, which equates to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Tusmore'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 Tusmore with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 69% of the total population (1,074 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.1 and 6.5% of residents respectively, while 71.9% declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide. As of 30 June 20XX (the date of the report), 24.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (377 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Tusmore are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Tusmore 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

Tusmore was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 28.2% of its population born overseas and 23.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Tusmore is Christianity, comprising 46.8% of the population. However, Judaism is significantly overrepresented, making up 0.8% compared to 0.3% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.7%), Australian (20.5%), and Chinese (8.6%). Italian (7.9%) is notably overrepresented compared to the regional average of 6.0%, as are Sri Lankan (0.7% vs 0.6%) and French (0.7% vs 0.5%).

Tusmore hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

At 45 years, Tusmore's median age is considerably higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and also substantially exceeds the national average of 38. The percentage of residents aged 65-74 is strong at 13.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent in Tusmore at 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.6% to 15.5% of the population. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.2% to 13.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Tusmore's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 26%, adding 34 residents to reach 167. In contrast, the number of residents aged 5 to 14 is expected to fall by an unspecified amount.