Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Wattle Park has an estimated 1,961 residents, up from 1,885 at the 2021 Census — a change of 76 people, or 4.0%. That puts 1,720 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
Detail
According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Wattle Park has an estimated population of approximately 1,961 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 76 people (4.0%) compared to the 1,885 residents counted during the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from AreaSearch's June 2025 estimate of 1,956 residents following the ABS ERP release, supplemented by 1 newly confirmed address since Census night. Consequently, the suburb of Wattle Park records a density of 1,720 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the 4.0% increase registered across the suburb of Wattle Park sits within 1.0 percentage points of the surrounding SA3 region (5.0%), indicating resilient underlying expansion. Recent gains were predominantly fueled by overseas arrivals, accounting for roughly 94.0% of the overall population rise. Population modelling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based off 2022 benchmarks. Where SA2 coverage is absent, or beyond 2032, figures utilize 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts based on 2021 numbers, adjusted via weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation. Based on these demographic expectations, the suburb of Wattle Park is projected to experience expansion slightly below the median Australian statistical area, adding 142 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 projections and generating an overall rise of 7.0% throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Detail
ABS building approval statistics analyzed by AreaSearch indicate that residential planning activity in Wattle Park has averaged approximately 1 approved dwelling annually, totaling 6 residential approvals across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 5 recorded to date in FY-25. Over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the area added an average of 3 new residents for each constructed home, reinforcing underlying asset valuations. Construction costs reflect a clear emphasis on high-end residential stock, averaging $968,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial approvals amounting to $200,000 during this financial year highlight the predominantly residential character of the suburb.
Dwelling construction in Wattle Park sits 81.0% below the per-capita rate recorded across Greater Adelaide. Such constrained development typically underpins asset pricing and local demand, notwithstanding a slight pickup in building activity over recent times. This volume is likewise below the broader national average, pointing toward planning constraints within an established neighborhood. Furthermore, all recent building permits have been for standalone houses, preserving a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward family living. Overall, the locality registers roughly 390 people per dwelling approval, underscoring its mature urban profile. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Wattle Park is expected to add 137 residents by 2041. Should current levels of residential construction persist, local housing availability could fall short of resident inflows, heightening buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wattle Park
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wattle Park, worth an estimated $720 million. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and energy. 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.
Detail
Infrastructure upgrades, major works, and strategic planning decisions exert a profound influence on local area performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 key project positioned to influence the immediate surroundings. Notable regional initiatives encompass the Magill Campus Renewal Project, Hamilton Hill (former Youth Training Centre, Magill/Woodforde), the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, and the O-Bahn City Access Project, with priority works detailed below.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Hamilton Hill (former Magill Youth Training Centre, Woodforde)
Masterplanned community by Kite Projects on the former Magill Youth Training Centre site in Woodforde, delivering around 440 homes across house allotments, townhouses and apartments. All townhouses, apartments and house and land packages are now sold. The final stage, St Andrews, comprises 53 architecturally designed one and two bedroom apartments on the northern edge of the site opposite the six hectare Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien Reserve; construction has commenced with Build Society appointed as builder. The development includes a landscaped reserve with an amphitheatre, native creeks and walking and cycling trails connecting to the adjacent Morialta Conservation Park.
Magill Campus Renewal Project
The transformation of the 14.62-hectare former UniSA Magill Campus into a green, sustainable residential neighbourhood. The project is being delivered in two stages: an Eastern parcel (3 hectares) planned for 100 homes and aged care starting in 2027, and a larger Western parcel (11 hectares) focused on retaining over 60 percent open space, heritage preservation of Murray House, and the Third Creek biodiversity corridor. The Western stage is delayed until at least 2033-34 due to an existing university lease.
Norwood Green
A $120 million master-planned mixed-use community at 100 Magill Road, Norwood, built on the former Caroma factory site. The precinct comprises 111 apartments across five seven-storey buildings and 33 townhouses, arranged around a communal village green. Ground-floor retail includes an ALDI supermarket, East End Cellars, cafes and specialty tenants. Designed by Tectvs architects and jointly developed by Buildtec Group and Catcorp. Final stage apartments are now available, with earlier stages completed and occupied.
Magill 5 Units Luxury Townhouse Project
A boutique development of 5 contemporary townhouses in Magill by Dragonwheel Investment Group. The site is near The Gums Reserve with convenient access to Norwood Parade and Firle Plaza. Estimated completion was set for December 2024; sales and marketing materials indicate homes with 4 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms and garages.
emPowering Magill Community Battery
Community-scale battery installed at Tuku Wirra Reserve, Magill, as part of the South Australian Government's emPowering SA program. Owned by the SA Government and operated by AGL within a Virtual Power Plant, the 150 kW / 405 kWh system supports eligible SA Housing Trust households with discounted energy plans (around 25% below the default market offer).
1,014 residents of Wattle Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,036. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,491, about 76% 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.
Detail
Wattle Park possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and 4.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,014 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (63.7% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 16.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Resident employment is primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. In particular, professional & technical roles are heavily represented, capturing a share 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, retail trade accounts for a smaller footprint of 7.1%, compared to the regional figure of 10.0%. Comparing Census resident counts against local workplace tallies indicates that this largely residential setting provides comparatively few local employment opportunities. Data from SALM and the ABS compiled by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 4.4% and the labor force widened by 4.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide over the same timeframe, employment expanded by 4.2%, the labor pool increased by 4.0%, and unemployment similarly fell by 0.2 percentage points. Five- and ten-year national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements across Wattle Park. Across Australia, workforce numbers are forecast to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying by sector. Mapping these industry trends onto the local workforce suggests Wattle Park employment could lift by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration, excluding localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wattle Park is $2,305 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $952 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,358 a year against an average of $90,173. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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.
Detail
According to ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, median taxpayer income in the suburb of Wattle Park stands at $58,358, with the mean reaching $90,173. These metrics rank among the highest across the nation, well above Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates place median earnings at approximately $64,293 and average income at $99,344. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes placed Wattle Park between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles nationally.
The primary weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, encompassing 27.5% of residents (539 people), aligned with the 31.8% recorded regionally. Those earning over $3,000 per week constitute 38.1% of the population, underscoring substantial local wealth. Furthermore, residents retain 88.8% of income after servicing housing costs, and the suburb falls into the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wattle Park had 683 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 4% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,338 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Dwelling structure within Wattle Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.3% houses and 12.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Wattle Park was well beyond that of Adelaide metro, at 50.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.4%) or rented (9.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Adelaide metro average at $2,338, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $470, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320.
Nationally, Wattle Park's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wattle Park counted 683 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 80.5%, consisting of couples with children (41.7%), couples without children (27.7%), and single parent arrangements (10.5%). The remaining 19.5% comprises non-family residences, where single-person households account for 17.0% and group households represent 1.6%. The typical household accommodates 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.0% of adults in Wattle Park hold a university qualification, including 32.3% with a bachelor degree and 13.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 10.4% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
Detail
Educational profiles in Wattle Park significantly exceed broader state and regional averages, as 51.0% of individuals aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees represent the largest qualification category at 32.3%, with postgraduate degrees accounting for 13.8% and graduate diplomas making up 4.9%. Vocational qualifications represent 19.4% of attainments among the 15+ cohort, comprising certificates at 10.4% and advanced diplomas at 9.0%. A substantial proportion of residents participate in learning programs, with 31.0% actively undertaking formal education. By segment, 10.1% attend primary school, 8.2% are in secondary schooling, and 7.9% are enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Wattle Park reaches 9 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 580 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
An audit of local transport infrastructure identifies 9 public transport stops in Wattle Park, providing bus connections across 8 dedicated routes that deliver 576 passenger services each week. Access across the neighborhood is favorable, with residents situated an average of 262 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential makeup of the area, external commuting is typical, with private motor vehicles being the primary choice for 90% of journeys, followed by 6% by bus and 2% cycling. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the broader metropolitan benchmark, while 16.7% of the workforce worked from home at the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences.
Across all servicing routes, timetables deliver an average frequency of 82 trips per day, translating to roughly 64 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.5% of residents in Wattle Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate exceptional health measures throughout Wattle Park, highlighted by low rates of common ailments across all demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is notably elevated at roughly 63% of the community (1,226 people), outpacing both the Greater Adelaide rate of 52.7% and the national figure of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent conditions recorded locally, diagnosed in 7.6 and 5.0% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 74.5% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, tracking above the Greater Adelaide proportion of 67.9%.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the community (460 people), surpassing the 19.1% benchmark for Greater Adelaide, with senior cohorts displaying strong health outcomes consistent with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
37.2% of Wattle Park residents were born overseas and 31.8% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.0%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Cultural diversity is well established in Wattle Park, where 37.2% of residents were born abroad and 31.8% communicate in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, accounting for 44.5% of the local population. Additionally, Buddhism displays notable local concentration, representing 3.8% of residents compared to 2.4% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Wattle Park are English (23.0%), Australian (18.0%), and Chinese (13.3%), with Chinese ancestry well above the regional share of 3.1%. Distinct variances are also evident across other lineages, with Polish representation at 1.2% (against 1.0% regionally), French ancestry at 0.8% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wattle Park is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 20.6% 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.
Detail
The demographic profile of Wattle Park tilts older relative to Greater Adelaide. As at August 2026, middle-aged residents and early retirees (aged 45 - 64) comprise 27.8% of the local population, compared to 23.0% across the greater capital, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 18.3% versus 28.9% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the local median age at 46 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 7 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39, as well as higher than the national median of 38 recorded at the same Census.
Between the Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 65+ increased from 22.2% to an estimated 23.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and senior age groups are forecast to drive the majority of growth, expanding by 100 residents (22%) to 561, while younger cohorts and working-age adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wattle Park
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,885 at the 2021 Census → 1,961 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 Aug 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 (SAL41551). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.