Aberfoyle Park (SA)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Aberfoyle Park is approximately 11,054 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 180 residents (1.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,234 individuals. The contraction is calculated from a resident population of 11,049, determined by Districts after examining the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and integrating 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level yields a density ratio of 1,892 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed among national locations evaluated by Districts. Overseas migration served as the principal driver of population growth, acting as the lone contributor to resident gains during recent periods.

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The suburb of Aberfoyle Park possesses a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated 5.9% expansion in employment over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,320 residents are employed, which places the unemployment rate at 1.4% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while workforce participation is standard at 70.1% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census data indicates a low 11.7% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be taken into account.

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Income levels in the suburb of Aberfoyle Park are lower than the national average, according to the latest financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by Districts. The median income among taxpayers is $52,713 and the average income is $61,371, compared to Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $58,074 for the median and $67,612 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes all rank in the moderate range, placing between the 45th and 51st percentiles. The largest income bracket consists of 37.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,134 residents), which corresponds with the wider region where this segment constitutes . After paying housing costs, residents keep of their income, which indicates solid purchasing power and positions the area in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Aberfoyle Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings in metro Adelaide. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Aberfoyle Park was higher than the Adelaide metro average, standing at 35.1%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (49.9%) or rented (14.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $340, compared to metro averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Aberfoyle Park are considerably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 77.9%, consisting of couples with children at 35.2%, couples without children at 30.2%, and single parent households at 12.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households at 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is slightly larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Aberfoyle Park is distinct within the region, with university qualification rates at 26.0% of residents aged 15+ exceeding the SA3 average of 18.9%, illustrating a community focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (26.2%).

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Public transit analysis indicates 63 active transit stops operate within the suburb of Aberfoyle Park, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 26 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 822 passenger trips every week. Transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 217 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a primary residential area, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the principal mode of travel at 90%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per dwelling, which exceeds the regional average. A relatively low 11.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Aberfoyle Park align closely with national averages, according to Districts metrics on mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, showing standard levels of common medical conditions across younger and older demographics, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~5,667 people).

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The suburb of Aberfoyle Park displays above-average cultural diversity, with 9.8% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 22.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 43.4% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

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With a median age of 42, the suburb of Aberfoyle Park is slightly older than Greater Adelaide at 39 and is notably above the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 12.7% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 10.5%. Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group expanded from 5.4% to 7.3% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort rose from 11.6% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 14.5% to 13.2%. Demographic projections suggest the age profile of the suburb of Aberfoyle Park will change significantly by . Leading this shift, the to group is projected to increase by ( people) to reach from . The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged + accounting for of projected growth, while the to cohort is expected to shrink by people.

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Aberfoyle Park currently has an estimated 508 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 301 children aged 0-2 and 202 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 518 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,081. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.