Warradale

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

Warradale's population was estimated at around 6,294 as of Nov 2025, based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This reflects a growth of 493 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,801. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 6,210 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 44 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,131 persons per square kilometer, placing Warradale in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 8.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (5.4%) and the SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving Warradale's growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for national statistical areas, with Warradale expected to expand by 1,460 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 23.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Warradale shows an average of 58 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 291 homes. As of FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. This results in around two new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction value for new dwellings is $291,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, $5.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Warradale's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Warradale has seen 37.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years, offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New development consists of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% medium and high-density housing, providing a mix of attached housing types catering to various price ranges.

With approximately 114 people per dwelling approval, Warradale exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Warradale is expected to grow by 1,469 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Warradale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Three projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Westfield Marion Expansion, Tram Grade Separation at Morphett Road, Morphettville, Marion Cultural Centre Plaza Upgrade, and various Tram Grade Separation Projects. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Warradale ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Warradale has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0%.

As of June 2025, there were 3,348 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.5% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, there is a high concentration in education & training with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing has limited presence, with only 4.6% of employment compared to the regional average of 7.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, while labour force increased by 2.7%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 2.1%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Warradale. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Warradale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Warradale had a median income among taxpayers of $60,972. The average income stood at $72,375. Nationally, this is very high compared to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,795 (median) and $81,661 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 60th percentile with a weekly income of $854, while household income sits at the 42nd percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 31.6% of locals (1,988 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Warradale displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Warradale, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 67.5% houses and 32.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Warradale was at 37.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (39.3%) or rented (23.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,700. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Warradale's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Warradale has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.0% of all households, including 27.8% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than Greater Adelaide's average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Warradale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 32.4% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian (SA) average of 25.7% and the SA4 region average of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 20.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education. Two schools serve the area: Christ the King School and Warradale Primary School, educating a total of 461 students. The area's socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA score: 1059). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. There are 7.3 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 10.8, indicating some students may attend schools outside the area.

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

Warradale has 30 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,302 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 169 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 328 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 76 weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Warradale are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Warradale shows below-average health outcomes, with common conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~3,498 people), compared to 50.9% in Greater Adelaide.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.7% of residents) and asthma (7.6%). A total of 67.9% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 68.1% across Greater Adelaide. Warradale has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 20.5% (1,290 people), compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide.

Warradale 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

Warradale's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.8% born overseas and 16.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Warradale, comprising 41.1% of its population. Hinduism was notably overrepresented, making up 2.9% compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.7%), Australian (24.3%), and Irish (7.9%). Hungarian (0.4%) and German (5.4%) were also overrepresented in Warradale compared to regional figures of 0.3% and 5.0%, respectively, while Polish showed a slight underrepresentation at 0.9%.

Warradale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Warradale is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years. This figure is somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group comprises 15.3% of Warradale's population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage. Conversely, the 15-24 age group makes up 10.1%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Adelaide. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35-44 age group grew from 14.2% to 15.3%. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort declined from 11.8% to 10.2%, and the 65-74 group decreased from 11.9% to 10.7%. Population forecasts for Warradale in 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 35%, reaching 1,010 people from a base of 748.