Valley View

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Valley View's population is estimated at around 6930. This reflects an increase of 525 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6405. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6682 following examination of ABS' ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 57 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2373 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Valley View has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing the state. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 87% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Valley View is expected to increase by 866 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of approximately 7.9% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Valley View when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Valley View has received approximately 48 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 244 homes. As of FY-26, 36 approvals have been recorded. On average, each new home attracts about 1.1 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand dynamic in the market. The average construction cost value for new homes is around $337,000.

This financial year has seen $242,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Valley View shows 13.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 82nd percentile nationally. New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (92.0%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (8.0%), maintaining the suburb's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 125 people per dwelling approval in Valley View, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain around 545 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Valley View has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include Springbank Waters Residential Estate, Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals (encompassing Valley View area works), Valley View Golf Course Residential Release (Stage 3 and 4), and The Avenues at Valley View. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Valley View shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Valley View has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 3,270 residents in work, and the unemployment rate aligns with Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Valley View has a particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical employs only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.4%, and labour force increased by 1.2%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.2 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%, favourable compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Valley View's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Valley View had a median taxpayer income of $50,021 and an average income of $55,397. These figures are lower than national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 in Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,423 (median) and $60,272 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Valley View's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 27th and 34th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 35.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,453 residents), similar to the broader area at 31.8%. After housing costs, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. Valley View's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Valley View's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 94.7% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Valley View stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.7% and rented ones at 20.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,603. Median weekly rent in Valley View was recorded at $345, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Valley View's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Valley View has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.8% of all households, including 31.3% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.2%, consisting of 22.0% lone person households and 3.3% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

The area has university qualification rates at 24.1%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 34.1%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 15.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 24.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 6.0% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Valley View has 38 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 14 individual routes. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 1,433.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average proximity of 171 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 204 trips across all routes, translating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Valley View is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Valley View faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but somewhat more so among older cohorts. Approximately 49% of its total population (~3,390 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.2% of residents) and mental health issues (7.6%), while 67.5% report no medical ailments compared to 72.8% in Greater Adelaide. Valley View has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 19.8% (1,372 people), than the 14.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Valley View 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

Valley View's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 32.5% born overseas and 29.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Valley View, accounting for 41.6%. The 'Other' religious category comprised 6.3%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 5.3%.

In terms of ancestry, Valley View had notably high percentages for English (24.4%), Australian (20.9%), and Other (13.4%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: German was overrepresented at 6.2% compared to the regional average of 4.0%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, while Indian was underrepresented at 5.3% against Greater Adelaide's 8.3%.

Valley View's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Valley View's median age is 38, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide's average, Valley View has an over-representation of the 75-84 cohort (9.1% locally) and an under-representation of the 55-64 age group (8.8%). Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.9% to 15.5%, while the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 10.5% to 8.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Valley View's age profile. The 85+ age group is expected to surge dramatically, growing by 215 people (125%) from 173 to 389. Conversely, the 75-84 cohort is projected to decrease by 54 residents.