Vale Park

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of Vale Park is around 2,616 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 164 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,452 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,613 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,590 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Vale Park's growth of 6.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 6.2%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for national areas, with Vale Park expected to increase by 422 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 16.3% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Vale Park had approximately 35 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 175 homes were approved, with an additional 4 in FY-26. On average, 0.9 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options while enabling population growth. The average expected construction cost value of new properties was $844,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $20.7 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, showing balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Adelaide. Vale Park had 95.0% higher development activity per person than Greater Adelaide, reflecting strong developer confidence. New building activity comprised 47.0% detached dwellings and 53.0% townhouses or apartments, a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 83.0% houses. This trend towards denser development offers accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The location had approximately 80 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Population forecasts suggest Vale Park will gain 427 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Vale Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Two projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly: Marden Connect Development and River Torrens Linear Park Trail Upgrade - Klemzig Section. Other notable projects include Felixstow Intergenerational Community and Klemzig Interchange Upgrade.

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The employment environment in Vale Park shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Vale Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. The area had 1,435 residents in work and a workforce participation rate of 63.9%, comparable to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Construction had limited presence with 5.5% employment compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9% and labour force increased by 1.9%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-2022 project national 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 should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Vale Park's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Vale Park's median income among taxpayers is $55,831 and average income stands at $102,468, compared to Greater Adelaide's of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,994 (median) and $115,615 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Vale Park cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 27.4% of the community (716 individuals), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 31.8%. The area demonstrates considerable affluence with 32.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of income, reflecting 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

In Vale Park, as per the latest Census data, 82.8% of dwellings were houses, with 17.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Adelaide metro's 66.2% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Vale Park stood at 43.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.7% and rented ones at 21.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Adelaide metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to Adelaide metro's $2,000 and $345 respectively. Nationally, Vale Park's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 76.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children (32.9%), couples without children (33.0%), and single parent families (9.3%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.9%, comprising lone person households at 20.3% and group households at 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with Greater Adelaide's average.

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

Educational attainment in Vale Park is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 42.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in the Greater Adelaide area. This educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees held by 25.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.9%, and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational pathways account for 24.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 14.7%.

Educational participation is high in Vale Park, 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. Vale Park Primary School serves the local educational needs within Vale Park, enrolling 411 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1099, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions. Secondary educational options are available in surrounding areas.

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 of which serve buses. These stops are covered by eight different routes that together facilitate 813 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is deemed excellent, with residents on average being located just 186 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, an average of 116 trips occur across all routes, which translates to approximately 81 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Vale Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Vale Park shows superior health outcomes with both young and elderly residents having low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 67% of its total population (1,762 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Adelaide's 64.0% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.4% and 6.3% respectively.

72.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Adelaide's 72.6%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 20.6% (538 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 17.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, surpassing the general population in health metrics.

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, found in a study to be more culturally diverse than most nearby markets, had 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, with 49.5% of residents identifying as Christian. Hinduism, however, stood out with 5.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.8%.

The top three parental ancestry groups were English (23.0%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (9.5%). Notably, Italian (9.1%) was overrepresented in Vale Park versus the regional average of 7.4%, while Greek (3.3% vs 4.3%) and Russian (0.5% vs 0.4%) showed lesser divergences.

Vale Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Vale Park is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, making up 7.5% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is smaller at 11.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.1% to 13.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.2% to 11.6% and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 11.0% to 9.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to increase significantly, with a projected rise of 76 people (25%) from 303 to 380.