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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in West Hindmarsh reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
As of Nov 2025, West Hindmarsh's population is estimated at around 1,616 people. This reflects an increase of 56 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,560 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,600 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and three additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,693 persons per square kilometer, placing West Hindmarsh in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, West Hindmarsh has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing the state's average. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 91.0% 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, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for West Hindmarsh, expected to expand by 393 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 27.5% over the 17 years.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within West Hindmarsh when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows West Hindmarsh averaged approximately 4 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 20 homes. As of FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. This results in an average of 5.6 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers.
New properties are constructed at an average value of $404,000. Compared to Greater Adelaide, West Hindmarsh has notably less development activity, 72.0% below the regional average per person, reflecting its maturity and potential planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift contrasts with the area's existing housing composition, currently 69.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse, affordable housing options. West Hindmarsh has a low density, with around 208 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by 445 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.
Looking ahead, West Hindmarsh is expected to grow by 445 residents through to 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.
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Infrastructure
West Hindmarsh has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects include Third Street Bowden, Thebarton Technology Hub, New Women's and Children's Hospital, and Henley Beach Road Visioning Project, with the following list outlining those most likely to be relevant.
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Thebarton Technology Hub
A key development for the City of West Torrens, focusing on attracting and growing bioscience, technology, and advanced manufacturing companies. The broader area includes the University of Adelaide's Thebarton Campus. The City of West Torrens' Economic Development Plan supports the investigation of establishing a digital hub and fast broadband to industrial precincts. The former West End Brewery site (now called Southwark Grounds) is undergoing a major $1 billion mixed-use masterplan by Renewal SA, with construction expected to start in mid-2025.
New Women's and Children's Hospital
A new $3.2 billion state-of-the-art hospital at the former SAPOL Barracks site with 414 overnight beds (56 more than current hospital) plus capacity for an additional 20 beds in future. Features include larger emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, Australia's first all-electric public hospital, integrated 4-bed ICU for women co-located with Paediatric ICU, on-site helipad with direct access to critical clinical areas, and all critical care services (birthing, theatres, PICU, NICU) co-located on one floor. Located in Adelaide BioMed City precinct near Royal Adelaide Hospital. Construction commenced April 2024 with $306 million Stage 1 works package (1,300-space car park and central energy facility) and $427 million Stage 2 foundational works package confirmed November 2024. New design team appointed June 2025. Expected completion 2030-31.
Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) - SA Water
Part of SA Water's $1.5 billion Northern Suburbs Infrastructure Program to deliver critical water and recycled water network upgrades across northern Adelaide. The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) uses recycled water to irrigate 25,000+ homes' open spaces and supports housing growth for over 40,000 new homes by increasing capacity for trunk water mains, pump stations, storage, and recycled water distribution.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
Henley Beach Road Visioning Project
City of West Torrens long-term main street renewal for a ~3 km corridor between Airport Road and the Bakewell Underpass. Council adopted the final Vision and Guiding Principles in Dec 2024 and is now developing action and project plans, with staged implementation and pilot projects to test streetscape, transport and dining precinct upgrades.
North South Corridor
The North-South Corridor in Australia, a 78 km non-stop motorway from Gawler to Old Noarlunga through Adelaide, includes several projects like the Southern Expressway and Darlington Upgrade. Completion expected by 2031.
Our Port
Port Adelaide will be a place of discovery, energy, culture and diversity - an eclectic, vibrant reflection of the South Australian character more broadly. The project is a renewal effort to rejuvenate Port Adelaide, aiming to create a vibrant, diverse area with 2,000-4,000 homes and 4,000-8,000 people.
Third Street Bowden
A 12-storey residential building designed by ARM, featuring 95% affordable rental apartments (studio, one-and-two-bedroom), specialist disability accommodation, a public multideck car park for 221 cars with art gallery features, reconstruction of Field Lane as a pedestrian route, up to four ground floor retail/commercial spaces, a seventh-floor private garden terrace, and an all-electric design with a 5 Star Green Star Buildings rating, 12 electric vehicle charging stations, and solar arrays. The project includes opportunities for Kaurna storytelling and female workforce participation.
Employment
Employment performance in West Hindmarsh exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators
West Hindmarsh has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.
Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. A total of 995 residents were employed in June 2025, with an unemployment rate 0.1% below Greater Adelaide's and workforce participation at 69.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.
Manufacturing, however, has limited presence at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.5% while labour force grew by 2.8%, causing a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% with a marginal rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.1% over ten years when applied to West Hindmarsh's employment mix, suggesting local employment growth of 6.8% and 14.1% respectively.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows West Hindmarsh had a median taxpayer income of $56,842 and an average of $66,502. This is slightly above the national average, with Greater Adelaide having a median of $52,592 and an average of $64,886. Considering Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for West Hindmarsh would be approximately $64,135 (median) and $75,034 (average) by September 2025. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in West Hindmarsh are around the 51st percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 31.9% of residents (515 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels where 31.8% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in West Hindmarsh, with only 83.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 44th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
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Housing
West Hindmarsh displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
West Hindmarsh's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 68.7% houses and 31.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 66.1% houses and 33.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Hindmarsh was at 26.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented dwellings at 41.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $320, compared to Adelaide metro's $325. Nationally, West Hindmarsh's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
West Hindmarsh features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 66.5% of all households, including 23.1% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.5%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 6.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of West Hindmarsh exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Educational attainment in West Hindmarsh is notably high, with 37.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.8% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.5% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 9.3% and certificates for 17.3%. Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 7.8% in tertiary education, 7.3% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing secondary education. St Joseph's School serves West Hindmarsh, with an enrollment of 237 students as of the latest available data. The area exhibits above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1064. There is one school in West Hindmarsh that focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary educational options available in nearby areas.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
West Hindmarsh has five active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that collectively facilitate 1,171 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 197 meters from the nearest stop.
On average, there are 167 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 234 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in West Hindmarsh 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
West Hindmarsh shows better-than-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, although this is higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts.
Approximately 53% (~861 people) have private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.1% and 8.3% of residents respectively. Around 70.6% of residents declare themselves completely free from medical ailments compared to 68.9% across Greater Adelaide. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 14.7% (237 people) compared to the 20.0% in Greater Adelaide.
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Cultural Diversity
West Hindmarsh 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
West Hindmarsh had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.9% of its residents born overseas and 30.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in West Hindmarsh, accounting for 42.7% of the population. However, the category 'Other' showed the most significant overrepresentation, comprising 2.5% compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (21.7%), Australian (17.3%), and Other (11.2%). Notably, Serbian (1.5%) and Greek (6.3%) were overrepresented in West Hindmarsh compared to regional averages of 1.3% and 4.7%, respectively.
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Age
West Hindmarsh's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in West Hindmarsh is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, West Hindmarsh has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.4%). This proportion for the 25-34 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.9% to 17.0%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 19.3% to 20.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 13.8% to 11.6%. By 2041, West Hindmarsh's population is projected to experience significant shifts in its age distribution. Notably, the 35 to 44 age group is expected to grow by 26%, increasing from 274 people to 346.