Wayville

Wayville has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Wayville statistical area (Lv2) is around 1,947. This reflects an increase of 25 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,922. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,938 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,947 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 99.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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. These projections indicate that considering demographic shifts, the Wayville (SA2) is expected to grow by 208 persons to reach a population of 2,155 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 13.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Wayville, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Wayville has seen around 2 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 12 homes were approved, with another 3 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.9 new residents have arrived per new home over these years. However, recent data shows this has intensified to 8.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply.

Development projects average $576,000 in construction value, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year alone, there have been $804,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Wayville shows substantially reduced construction, 61.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes, although recent activity has intensified. Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New development consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more compact options. Detached housing favours new construction more than current patterns suggest (39.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 661 people per dwelling approval, Wayville reflects a highly mature market. Future projections show Wayville adding 254 residents by 2041 from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Wayville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are The Locale (Forestville Project), Forestville Reserve Archway Upgrades (Mike Turtur Bikeway Upgrade), Wayville Reserve Upgrade, and State Basketball Centre Development. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.

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

Wayville has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of September 2025, 1,228 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Adelaide's and a workforce participation rate of 67.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area has particularly high concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

Manufacturing has limited presence, with only 3.1% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 7.0%. There are 1.7 workers for every resident, indicating that Wayville functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.8% alongside labour force growth of 2.8%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment fell to 3.8%. As of 25-Nov-25, South Australian employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with South Australia's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wayville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Wayville has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Wayville is $59,148, with an average income of $86,365. These figures compare to those for Greater Adelaide, which are $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $64,353 and the average income around $93,965 by September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Wayville fall around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.7% of residents (675 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring the regional average of 31.8%. Notably, 30.8% of Wayville's population earns above $3,000 weekly. Housing costs account for 13.7% of income, with residents ranking in the 72nd percentile nationally for disposable income. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it within the 8th decile.

Wayville features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The latest Census evaluated Wayville's dwelling structure as 39.0% houses and 61.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 59.2% houses and 40.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wayville was at 29.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.7% and rented dwellings at 46.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wayville was $2,123, below the Adelaide metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Wayville was $350, matching Adelaide metro's figure. Nationally, Wayville's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Wayville features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 64.0% of all households, including 25.2% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, matching the Greater Adelaide average.

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

Wayville's educational attainment is notably high, with 53.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications. This surpasses South Australia's state average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide area's 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 21.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 12.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in tertiary education, 7.1% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 11 active stops operating within Wayville. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 25 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 3,263 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 215 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 466 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 296 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wayville is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wayville shows better-than-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions among its general population. However, among older, at-risk cohorts, the prevalence is higher than the national average. Private health cover is exceptionally high here, at approximately 61% of the total population (1,189 people), compared to 68.0% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.8% of residents and arthritis impacting 6.4%, while 70.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.9% in Greater Adelaide. Wayville has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (373 people), which is lower than the 22.6% in Greater Adelaide but still requires more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Wayville was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wayville was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.0% of its population born overseas and 22.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Wayville is Christianity, comprising 36.4% of the population. However, Judaism stands out as overrepresented, making up 0.3% compared to 0.2% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (25.9%), Australian (21.3%), and Other (9.6%). Notably, French (0.8%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Hungarian (0.4%) is slightly higher than regionally (0.3%), and Polish representation matches the regional figure at 1.0%.

Wayville's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Wayville has a median age of 38, closely resembling Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group is notably higher in Wayville at 18.5%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while the 5-14 age group is lower at 8.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.3% to 6.8% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort has risen from 12.5% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 11.7% to 10.6%. By 2041, Wayville's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is expected to grow dramatically by 114 people (140%), from 81 to 196. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting Wayville's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is projected to decline by 1 person.