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Wallaroo (SA) has an estimated 4,270 residents, up from 3,699 at the 2021 Census — a change of 571 people, or 15.4%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 95.0% of that increase. Density is about 97 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing on ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Wallaroo (SA) is calculated to have approximately 4,270 residents as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 571 people (15.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 3,699 people. The estimation relies on a resident base of 4,235 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS demographic update from June 2025, combined with 85 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 96 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for future construction.
The 15.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Wallaroo (SA) since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of SA (5.9%) as well as the wider SA4 region, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Recent demographic gains were heavily reliant on interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 95.0% of the overall increase. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to SA2 areas, while municipal and state level age-specific forecasts from 2023 using 2021 data are utilized for missing regions or periods past 2032 via weighted population growth distributions. Over the coming years, the suburb of Wallaroo (SA) is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the median rate of non-urban Australian districts, with SA2 forecasts pointing to a rise of 354 persons by 2041, representing a total expansion of 7.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
321 new dwellings have been approved in Wallaroo (SA) over the past five years, an average of 64 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 15 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 61 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 107, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approval statistics from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Wallaroo averages roughly 64 residential approvals annually, translating to an estimated 321 homes during the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 99 approvals have been logged. With a ratio of 1.6 individuals entering the local area per completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains closely aligned with new supply, supporting a balanced market environment, while newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $417,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing upper-tier residential projects. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $2.9 million this financial year, emphasizing the predominantly residential nature of the locality.
Furthermore, recent residential approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking standalone properties. Spanning roughly 78 residents per approved dwelling, Wallaroo displays the characteristics of a growing community. Demographic forecasts suggest Wallaroo will add 319 citizens by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear sufficient to satisfy this projected demand, which supports favorable purchasing conditions and potentially sets the stage for growth that outpaces official projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wallaroo (SA), worth an estimated $19 million. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $385 million. 11 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning decisions play a critical role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 key projects expected to influence the community, including the Wallaroo Roads Rehabilitation, the Copper Cove Marina Wallaroo, the Wallaroo Shores Masterplanned Community (specifically the Aspen Group Stages), and the Wallaroo Foreshore Masterplan, with key details for the most significant projects listed below.
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Wallaroo Foreshore Masterplan
Council-led long-term renewal of the Wallaroo foreshore delivering improved public spaces, accessibility, recreation, tourism infrastructure and coastal amenities. The masterplan is now in active implementation with the Office Beach Upgrade progressing through detailed design and the Wallaroo Aquatic Facility advancing following Council approval of the original design in 2026 and completion of the required prudential review.
Wallaroo Roads Rehabilitation
Pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing work on multiple roads within Wallaroo township, jointly funded by the State Government and Copper Coast Council, to improve safety, access, and road amenity for all users, enhancing transport efficiency and sustainability. The $5.2 million project commenced in September 2025 and is expected to be completed in mid-2026.
Copper Cove Marina Wallaroo
A world-class marina development in Wallaroo, SA located on the Spencer Gulf. The project encompasses approximately 500 housing allotments, up to 154 marina berths, a resort area, medium-density cluster housing, a boat ramp, and a commercial precinct. A key residential component of the marina is 'Seapoint', which is being marketed and overseen by Dellta Projects.
Aspen Living Wallaroo Sands
Aspen Group acquired the final stages of the Wallaroo Shores masterplanned community in late 2025, rebranding it to Aspen Living Wallaroo Sands. The 13.45-hectare coastal site will feature over 300 sites, including 200 lifestyle land lease homes, residential build-to-rent (BTR) units, townhouses, residential land lots, and a commercial and retail precinct.
Copper Coast Sport & Leisure Centre Redevelopment
A $10.3 million redevelopment of the 40-year-old Kadina and District Recreation Centre into a modern sport and leisure facility. The new hub includes a program pool, multiple indoor courts, squash courts, a gymnasium, upgraded outdoor facilities, a playground, caf,, and community spaces.
Kadina Central Expansion
Major mixed-use masterplanned community on the eastern side of Kadina comprising more than 115 residential allotments, a 14-home retirement village, supported disability housing, a 1000sqm medical centre, a 112-place childcare centre, commercial land and a smart park with public Wi-Fi and smart city infrastructure. Construction is progressing in stages with residential land actively being marketed.
Gawler Street Flood Mitigation
A flood mitigation project to address stormwater issues in the Gawler Street area of Kadina. The project is scheduled to begin in early 2024.
Kadina Town Hall Restoration
Restoration of the heritage-listed Kadina Town Hall to address structural and safety issues, including roof and interior works. The hall officially reopened to the public in June 2019 and is now back in regular community use and hosts Council meetings.
1,491 residents of Wallaroo (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,607. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 42.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,697, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits a balanced mix of professional and manual occupations, with a notable presence in core service industries, an unemployment rate of 7.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.9% over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch regional data compilations. In March 2026, 1,491 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate stood 1.8% higher than the Regional SA average of 5.5%, and labor participation remained low at 42.9% relative to 58.4% across Regional SA. According to self-reported Census data, a modest 9.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects the potential influence of pandemic-related restrictions.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in the healthcare and social assistance, hospitality, and retail sectors. The community displays a marked concentration in healthcare and social assistance, employing residents at 1.5 times the average regional rate. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing industries are underrepresented, accounting for 6.1% of employment compared to 14.5% across Regional SA. A comparison of local jobs to the size of the working resident population indicates a shortage of employment opportunities within the immediate area. Based on AreaSearch research using SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment expand by 4.9% alongside a 4.3% increase in the labor force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional SA registered a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% increase in the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 issued by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been adjusted to match local industry distribution to project potential employment trends. Although overall Australian employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix yields a projected local employment expansion of 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wallaroo (SA) is $892 a week (about $46,000 a year), with median personal income at $506 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,580 a year against an average of $50,356. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch calculations of individual tax return data from the ATO for financial year 2023, Wallaroo recorded a median taxpayer income of $39,580 and an average income of $50,356. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $48,920 and $58,933 across Regional SA. Factoring in a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $43,605 for the median and $55,477 for the average by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the locality fall within the bottom 1st to 4th percentiles nationwide.
The largest single income cohort comprises 36.9% of residents earning between $400 - 799 weekly (1,575 residents), differing from the wider region where weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 are most common at 27.5%. The fact that 45.3% of earners receive less than $800 weekly highlights the financial difficulties present in the area. Home affordability challenges are notable, with residents retaining only 84.2% of their income, placing the area in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wallaroo (SA) had 1,590 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 23% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $245 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,169 a month. Rent absorbs 27.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 91.4% standalone houses and 8.6% alternative housing types such as duplexes, townhouses, and flats, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings across Regional SA. Home ownership was higher than the Regional SA average at 44.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (22.8%) or rented (32.4%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the regional average at $1,169, while the median weekly rental cost was $245, compared to regional figures of $1,153 and $220.
On a national scale, local mortgage payments remain well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wallaroo (SA) counted 1,590 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,835 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 63.2%, consisting of couples with children at 14.6%, couples without children at 36.8%, and single parents at 10.9%. The remaining 36.8% are non-family households, with single-person homes representing 33.4% and group houses accounting for 3.0%. The median household size stands at 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.4% of adults in Wallaroo (SA) hold a university qualification, including 6.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 212 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment is low in the area, with the university graduation rate of 8.4% falling well short of the national benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational development. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 6.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly represented, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (30.8%). A significant 20.6% of local residents are actively enrolled in studies. This student population includes 10.1% attending primary schools, 5.3% in secondary schools, and 1.5% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wallaroo (SA) means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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52.2% of residents in Wallaroo (SA) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 10.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality data and chronic illness rates compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable health difficulties within the community, with common illnesses affecting both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake is low, covering approximately 47% of residents (~2,005 people) compared to a national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 14.8% and 9.9% of the population, while 52.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Chronic health issues are elevated among working-age residents. Citizens aged 65 and over make up 38.2% of the local population (1,631 people), exceeding the 27.1% share in Regional SA.
The overall health status of senior citizens is somewhat challenged, aligning generally with national averages for this demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wallaroo (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 89.8% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.6%) and English (35.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population features relatively low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 91.3% of the community, 89.8% born in Australia, and 97.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 46.5% of residents, which is comparable to the 45.2% recorded across Regional SA. Regarding parental origins, the primary ancestries reported are Australian at 35.6%, English at 35.2%, and Scottish at 6.2%. There are also distinct differences compared to regional proportions, with German heritage recorded at 5.4% of the population (compared to 8.2% across Regional SA), Dutch at 1.4% (compared to 1.3%), and Spanish at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wallaroo (SA) is 57, older than 98% of areas nationally. 13.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 57 years in the area is substantially higher than Regional SA's median of 47 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Regional SA distribution, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 20.6%, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 6.0%. This local concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds sits far above the national level of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 11.5% to 13.5%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 18.3% to 17.4%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic models point to substantial changes in the age profile, with the 85+ bracket projected to grow by 200 people (115%), rising from 175 to 376. Older residents (65+) are expected to account for 78% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, populations within the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wallaroo (SA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 85 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,699 at the 2021 Census → 4,270 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41518). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.