Virginia (SA)

Virginia lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Virginia's population is estimated at around 3,876 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,117 people (40.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,759 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,631, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 620 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 132 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Virginia's 40.5% growth since the 2021 Census exceeded the state (7.5%) and the Greater Adelaide area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas is forecast for the suburb of Virginia (SA), with an expected increase of 772 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 13.6% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Virginia among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Virginia recorded approximately 114 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 571 homes were approved, with an additional 98 approved in FY-26 to date. Over the past five financial years, on average, 1.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes was $356,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting focus on quality developments. In FY-26, $22.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Virginia has 124.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting robust developer interest. New building activity consists of 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 22 people per dwelling approval in Virginia, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Virginia will gain 527 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Virginia has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact the area. Notable ones are Riverlea Estate in Buckland Park Township, Virginia Grove, Riverlea Masterplanned Community, and Virginia Park Estate. The following details those most relevant:.

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

Virginia has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.0%. According to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data, Virginia has an unemployment rate that is 0.8% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%.

However, workforce participation in Virginia lags behind Greater Adelaide at 52.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Census responses indicate that only 10.5% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors among Virginia residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Virginia has a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 12.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.4%, compared to the regional average of 17.7%. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data from broader statistical areas shows that during the year to December 2025, Virginia's labour force decreased by 6.6% while employment declined by 6.8%. This caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2%, the labour force grow by 3.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Virginia. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Virginia's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 11.8% over ten years. However, it is important to note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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 2023 shows that income in Virginia is above the national average. The median income is $60,775 and the average income stands at $68,770. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,956 (median) and $75,764 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Virginia are at the 53rd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 39.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 31.8%. After housing expenses, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. Virginia's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Virginia's dwelling structures, 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. Virginia's home ownership rate was higher at 35.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.5% and rented ones at 12.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Virginia was $1,733, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure in Virginia 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 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 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%, with 13.1% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing 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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by two individual routes that collectively provide 65 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 682 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward and cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 9 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Virginia is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

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

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 54% of Virginia's total population (~2,100 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.2%). Conversely, 71.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Virginia has 11.7% of residents aged 65 and over (453 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 25.0% of its population born overseas and 27.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Virginia, comprising 44.3% of people there. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.5% of the population compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%.

For ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (24.9%), English (22.8%), and Italian (8.7%). There are also notable differences in the representation of Vietnamese (7.6% vs regional 1.2%), Greek (5.6% vs 2.0%), and Macedonian (0.5% vs 0.1%) ethnic groups in Virginia compared to regional averages.

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

Virginia's median age is 32 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Virginia has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (22.8%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Virginia's median age decreased by 2.4 years to 32 from 34. During this period, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 increased from 18.2% to 22.8%, while those aged 5-14 increased from 14.1% to 16.2%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 decreased from 11.2% to 7.3%, and the percentage of residents aged 45-54 dropped from 11.9% to 8.1%. Population forecasts for Virginia in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 5-14 age group (18%), adding 113 residents to reach a total of 741. Meanwhile, both the 65-74 and 55-64 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.