Westbourne Park

Westbourne Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Westbourne Park is around 2,569. This figure reflects an increase of 5 people from the 2021 Census count of 2,564. The current resident population estimate of 2,561 is based on AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,886 persons per square kilometer, placing Westbourne Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of population growth in recent periods has been overseas migration.

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 used, 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 indicate an expected increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation for Westbourne Park, with projections expecting a growth of 165 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 6.1% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Westbourne Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Westbourne Park shows an average of around 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY12 to FY16, totalling approximately 23 homes. As of FY26, 2 approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline during this period.

New supply appears to be keeping up with demand, offering buyers good choice while developers focus on the premium segment with an average construction cost value of $412,000 for new homes. Compared to Greater Adelaide and nationally, Westbourne Park shows lower construction activity per person, placing it among the 16th percentile of areas assessed. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing properties. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

At around 1042 people per approval, Westbourne Park shows a mature, established area with a projected increase of 157 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Westbourne Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

No factors impact an area's performance more than local infrastructure changes, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch identified 0 projects expected to affect this area. Notable projects include SA Health's "Building a Bigger Health System in the South" (Daw Park Urgent Care Hub & other upgrades), Tram Grade Separation Projects, Carmelite Retirement Living, and Goodwood Oval Sporting Precinct Revitalisation. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Westbourne Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Westbourne Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.3% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In Westbourne Park, 1,423 residents were employed in December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was at par with Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses, 15.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.

Westbourne Park shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 5.7% of Westbourne Park's workforce compared to 8.7% in Greater Adelaide. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, and labour force increased by 3.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points in Westbourne Park. This mirrors Greater Adelaide's trends of 4.2% employment growth and 3.9% labour force growth, with a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Westbourne Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Westbourne Park had a median taxpayer income of $55,279 and an average income of $71,361 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national averages of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,901 (median) and $78,618 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Westbourne Park clustered around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis showed that 27.2% of residents (698 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to regional levels where 31.8% occupied this bracket. Westbourne Park demonstrated considerable affluence with 35.9% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retained 88.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

Westbourne Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 71.4% houses and 28.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Westbourne Park stood at 41.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented ones at 22.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Westbourne Park was recorded at $305, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Westbourne Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Westbourne Park has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.9% of all households, including 39.2% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Westbourne Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Westbourne Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 44.3% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to the South Australian (SA) average of 25.7% and the SA4 region average of 28.1%. This high level of educational attainment positions Westbourne Park favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%.

Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.3%, while certificates make up 14.2%. Educational participation is notably high in Westbourne Park, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.0% in tertiary education, and 7.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Westbourne Park has 11 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 22 different routes that together facilitate 1,278 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 172 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 81% of residents, while buses are used by 8%, and cycling by 3%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Westbourne Park.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.5% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 182 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 116 weekly trips per individual stop.

Westbourne Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Westbourne Park shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly similar to national averages.

Common health conditions are relatively low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is high, with approximately 55% of residents (~1,417 people) having it, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.0% and 8.0% of residents respectively. 68.4% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Westbourne Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.0% (642 people), compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Westbourne Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Westbourne Park, surveyed in the year 2021, exhibited above-average cultural diversity with 20.2% of its residents born overseas and 15.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.9% of Westbourne Park's population. Notably, Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 2.3% versus 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (24.8%), and Scottish (7.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Polish at 1.1% (versus regional 1.0%), Hungarian at 0.4% (versus regional 0.3%), and German at 5.5% (versus regional 5.1%).

Westbourne Park hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Westbourne Park is 44 years, which is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the percentage of people aged 85 and above is significantly higher in Westbourne Park at 6.0%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 10.8%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.2% to 7.5%, and the percentage of those aged 15 to 24 has risen from 11.9% to 13.1%. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.6% to 12.1%, and the percentage of those aged 85 and above has dropped from 7.4% to 6.0%. Population forecasts for Westbourne Park indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The number of people aged 85 and above is projected to increase significantly, rising by 122 individuals (an 80% increase) from 154 to 277. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 86% of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 are expected to decline.