Wattle Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wattle Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

By Nov 2025, Wattle Park's population is estimated at around 1,963, reflecting a 4.1% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 1,885 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating an estimated resident population of 1,959 plus one additional validated address. The suburb's population density stands at 1,721 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Wattle Park's growth rate since the Census is within 1 percentage point of its SA3 area's 5.1%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% 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.

Post-2032 and for areas not covered by this data, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the national median to 2041, with Wattle Park expected to gain 139 persons, reflecting an 8.6% total increase over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Wattle Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wattle Park has averaged around 2 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 12 homes were approved, with 2 more in FY-26 so far.

This results in an average of 5.9 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed during this period. Supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties, constructing them at an average value of $838,000. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Wattle Park shows reduced construction activity (79.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 396 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Population forecasts indicate Wattle Park will gain 168 residents by 2041 (from AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Key projects are Hamilton Hill (former Youth Training Centre, Magill/Woodforde), Magill Campus Renewal Project, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts, and Adelaide Level Crossings Congestion and Safety. Relevant details follow.

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Employment conditions in Wattle Park demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Wattle Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment grew by an estimated 1.8% over the past year. Of its residents, 61.7% participate in the workforce, on par with Greater Adelaide. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with a share of employment 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, retail trade employs only 7.1% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 10.0%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, while the labour force grew by 1.9%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wattle Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Wattle Park's median income among taxpayers was $58,358 and average income was $90,173 in financial year 2022. This compares to Greater Adelaide's figures of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on a 12.83% increase since financial year 2022, estimated median income is approximately $65,845 and average income is around $101,742 as of September 2025. In Census 2021, Wattle Park's incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Among residents, 27.5% (539 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring regional patterns where 31.8% occupied this range. Higher earners made up a substantial presence with 38.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 88.8% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Wattle Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.3% houses and 12.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Adelaide metro's 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wattle Park stood at 50.8%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (39.4%) or rented (9.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,338, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. Weekly rent in Wattle Park was recorded at $470, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Wattle Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households make up 80.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children (41.7%), couples without children (27.7%), and single parent families (10.5%). Non-family households account for the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 17.0% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Wattle Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Wattle Park, 51.0% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 10.4%. Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.1% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.9% pursuing tertiary education. Schools are located outside Wattle Park's immediate 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

Transport analysis indicates nine active transport stops within Wattle Park, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eight different routes, collectively facilitating 576 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 262 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 82 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wattle Park's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Wattle Park. Prevalence of common health conditions is very low across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (1,228 people), compared to 68.6% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.6 and 5.0% of residents respectively. 74.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, 22.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (445 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Wattle Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wattle Park has a significant cultural diversity, with 31.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wattle Park, making up 44.5% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Wattle Park compared to Greater Adelaide, with 3.8% of the population identifying as Buddhist versus 3.4%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (23.0%), Australian (18.0%), and Chinese (13.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Polish is overrepresented at 1.2%, French at 0.8%, and Hungarian at 0.4% compared to regional figures.

Wattle Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Wattle Park's median age is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile indicates that the 45-54 year-old group is particularly prominent at 14.5%, while the 25-34 year-old group is comparatively smaller at 6.2% compared to Greater Adelaide. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 year-old age group has grown from 12.6% to 13.7% of the population. Conversely, the 65-74 year-old cohort has declined from 10.8% to 10.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Wattle Park. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 91%, adding 64 residents to reach a total of 135. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 60% of population growth, highlighting trends towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 year-old and 35-44 year-old age groups.