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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Valley View is around 6,833, reflecting a 6.7% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,405. This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their analysis of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 6,810. The additional 57 validated new addresses contribute to this increase. This results in a density ratio of 2,340 persons per square kilometer, placing Valley View in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Valley View has demonstrated consistent growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing the state's average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Valley View is expected to increase by 875 persons to reach an estimated total of 7,708 by 2041, reflecting a 9.5% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Valley View has experienced around 52 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 260 homes. So far in FY-26, 22 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 new residents arrive per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $337,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

In FY-26, $219,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Valley View maintains similar development levels per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas, though recent periods show increased development activity. New building activity comprises 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% attached dwellings, reflecting the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With approximately 102 people per approval, Valley View is a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Valley View is projected to gain 651 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Valley View has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Springbank Waters Residential Estate, Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals (including Valley View area works), Valley View Golf Course Residential Release (Stage 3 and 4), and The Avenues at Valley View. The following list outlines those most relevant.

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Valley View has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Valley View has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2%.

As of June 2025, 3,310 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.1% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area had a particular specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employed only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, and labour force increased by 1.1%, keeping 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-22 projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Valley View's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Valley View had a median income among taxpayers of $50,021. The average income stood at $55,397. This is lower than national averages, which were $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $56,439 (median) and $62,504 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Valley View ranked modestly, between the 27th and 34th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 35.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 2,418 residents falling into this category. This pattern is also seen in the broader area where 31.8% occupy this income range. After housing expenses, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. The area'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, consisted of 94.7% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 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, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,603. Median weekly rent in Valley View was $345, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Valley View's mortgage repayments were significantly 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%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, 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's university qualification rate is 24.1%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 34.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 24.9%. Current educational participation is high, with 27.2% enrolled in formal education: 9.1% in primary, 6.0% in secondary, and 5.8% in tertiary education.

Educational facilities seem to be located outside the 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

Valley View has 38 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 1,431 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 171 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 204 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 Valley View's total population (~3,343 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.2 and 7.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.5% of Valley View residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 72.8% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, 19.8% of Valley View's population is aged 65 and over (1,352 people), higher than the 14.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these higher percentages.

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 was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 29.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Valley View, accounting for 41.6% of its population. However, the category 'Other' shows an overrepresentation, comprising 6.3% compared to Greater Adelaide's 5.3%.

For ancestry, the top three groups are English (24.4%), Australian (20.9%), and Other (13.4%). Notably, German (6.2%) and Hungarian (0.4%) are overrepresented while Indian is underrepresented at 5.3% compared to regional averages of 4.0%, 0.3%, and 8.3% respectively.

Valley View's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Valley View has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Valley View has an over-representation of the 75-84 age 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% of Valley View's population, while the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 10.5% to 8.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Valley View's age profile. The 85+ age group is projected to increase by 218 people (128%), rising from 170 to 389 residents. Conversely, the 75-84 cohort is expected to decrease by 44 residents.