Vale Park

Population growth drivers in Vale Park are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Vale Park is around 2,556. This figure reflects an increase of 104 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,452. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,529 following their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,530 persons per square kilometer, placing Vale Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Vale Park has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, outpacing its SA3 area. The population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Examining future trends, an above median population growth is projected for Vale Park, expected to increase by 430 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 19.3% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Vale Park when compared nationally

Vale Park has seen approximately 28 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 143 homes were approved, with another 5 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.1 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics.

The average construction value of new properties is $844,000, reflecting a focus on premium developments. In FY-26, $9.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Vale Park has 59.0% higher development activity per person. New building activity comprises 48.0% detached dwellings and 52.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current 87 people per dwelling approval and indicating decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. Population forecasts suggest Vale Park will gain 494 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potential growth exceeding current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Vale Park will gain 494 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Vale Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects that may impact this area. Key projects are Marden Connect Development, River Torrens Linear Park Trail Upgrade - Klemzig Section, Felixstow Intergenerational Community, and Klemzig Interchange Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market in Vale Park shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Vale Park's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Employment grew by an estimated 3.3% over the past year.

Resident participation in the labour force was 70.8%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. About 14.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Construction employment was lower at 5.5%, compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited due to the predominantly residential nature of the area. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3% while unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 3.0% with a slight decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Vale Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Vale Park has one of the highest income levels nationally, according to AreaSearch data from the ATO for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Vale Park is $55,831, with an average income of $102,468. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest the median income will be approximately $60,744 and the average income will be around $111,485. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Vale Park cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, 27.4% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is similar to the regional figure of 31.8%. The suburb shows considerable affluence with 32.0% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Vale Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.8% houses and 17.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Vale Park stood at 43.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (21.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Vale Park was $410, exceeding both Adelaide metro's ($320) and Australia's national figure ($375).

Vale Park has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 76.1% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 33.0% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households making up 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

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

Vale Park's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 42.7% hold university qualifications, compared to the South Australian average of 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. This advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%).

Vocational pathways account for 24.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 14.7%. Educational participation is notably high, with 27.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 7.7% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Vale Park has ten operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by eight different routes, offering a combined total of 813 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents, on average, located 186 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Vale Park residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 86% of residents, while buses account for 9%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 116 trips per day, equating to roughly 81 weekly trips per individual stop.

Vale Park'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 Vale Park. AreaSearch's assessment indicates very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (1,722 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.4 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A total of 72.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (541 people), which is higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Vale Park 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

Vale Park's cultural diversity was notable, with 31.9% of its population born overseas and 28.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Vale Park, accounting for 49.5% of its population. However, Hinduism showed significant overrepresentation at 5.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.0%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (9.5%). Italian ethnicity was notably higher in Vale Park at 9.1% than the regional average of 5.2%. Greek ethnicity also showed overrepresentation at 3.3%, compared to the region's 2.0%. Russian ethnicity, however, was marginally higher at 0.5% versus the regional average of 0.3%.

Vale Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Vale Park is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 85 years and above make up 3.5% of the population, while those aged 25 to 34 years comprise 12.0%. Since 2021, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 years has increased from 12.1% to 13.0%, whilst the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 years has decreased from 13.2% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age cohort of 45 to 54 years is expected to grow significantly, increasing by 91 people (31%) from 293 to 385.