Virginia (SA)

Virginia lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026, Virginia's population is estimated at around 3,685. This reflects an increase of 926 people (33.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,759. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,256, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 560 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 125 persons per square kilometer. Virginia's growth rate exceeded the state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate 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 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Virginia in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. The suburb is expected to increase by 2,228 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 59.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Virginia was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Virginia has recorded approximately 116 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 580 homes were approved, with a further 63 approved in FY-26 to date. Each dwelling built over these years has attracted an average of 2.1 new residents per year, indicating strong demand supporting property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $356,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This financial year, Virginia has registered $22.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Virginia has 125.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting robust developer interest. New building activity comprises 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 24 people per dwelling approval in Virginia, suggesting an expanding market.

Population forecasts indicate Virginia will gain 2,197 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Virginia has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Riverlea Estate in Buckland Park Township, Virginia Grove, Riverlea Masterplanned Community, and Virginia Park Estate. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Virginia exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Virginia's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, and there has been an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,881 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Virginia is higher at 79.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census data shows that 10.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing (12.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance (11.4%), and construction. However, there appears to be limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population.

Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 2.6%, labour force grew by 3.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between sectors. Applying these projections to Virginia's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Virginia is $60,775 and average income is $68,770. This compares to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from July 2023 to June 2025, estimated median income for Virginia is approximately $66,123 and average income is $74,822 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Virginia cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 39.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. After accounting for housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. Virginia's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile nationally.

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

Virginia's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Virginia was higher at 35.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (52.5%) or rented (12.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent was $300, lower than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Virginia's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $375.

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

Family households constitute 77.9% of all households, including 40.3% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Virginia fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (27.8%). Educational participation is high at 28.9%, comprising 13.1% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.1% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Virginia has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together offer 65 weekly passenger trips. Residents have limited access to public transport, with an average distance of 682 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.5% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Virginia faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but more so among older cohorts. Approximately 54% (~1,996 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.2%). A majority, 71.5%, report being free from medical ailments compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has 11.7% of residents aged 65 and over (431 people), lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Virginia was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Virginia's cultural diversity was notable, with 25.0% of its population born overseas and 27.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity dominated as the main religion in Virginia, comprising 44.3% of people. However, Buddhism showed significant overrepresentation, making up 9.5% of the population compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 2.4%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (24.9%), English (22.8%), and Italian (8.7%). Notable divergences existed in Vietnamese representation at 7.6%, Greek at 5.6%, and Macedonian at 0.5% compared to regional averages of 1.2%, 2.0%, and 0.1% respectively.

Virginia hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Virginia's median age is 33 years, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's 39 and the national average of 38. The 5-14 age group makes up 15.8% of Virginia's population compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 75-84 cohort constitutes 3.1%. Between 2021 and present, Virginia has become younger with its median age dropping from 34 to 33 years. During this period, the 35 to 44 age group increased from 13.6% to 15.9%, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 14.1% to 15.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort decreased from 11.2% to 9.2%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.9% to 10.5%. Population forecasts for Virginia in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to grow by 73%, adding 430 residents to reach a total of 1,016.