Angle Park (SA)

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Angle Park's population is estimated to be approximately 3,050 as of May 2026, according to Districts' evaluation of recent ABS population statistics for the surrounding region combined with new address validations since the Census. This represents a growth of 1,495 people (96.1%) from the 1,555 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 3,049 calculated by Districts, utilizing the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 188 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 2,850 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the top quartile of national areas assessed by Districts. The 96.1% growth rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of both the state average (7.5%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 89.0% of the overall population growth in recent times.

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Angle Park possesses a skilled local workforce with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 23.8% over the past year, according to Districts data. In March 2026, there were 1,743 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 0.9% higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%, while the workforce participation rate is relatively standard at 70.9% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a low 6.9% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO figures from Districts for financial year 2023 show that incomes in Angle Park are below the national average, with a median of $43,560 and an average of $48,882. This is lower than the median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 recorded across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $47,990 (median) and $53,853 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all rank between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationally. The most common income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 31.0% of residents (945 people), similar to the metropolitan average of . Affordability pressures are high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the suburb in the th percentile.

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Census data shows the dwelling mix in Angle Park consisted of 58.1% separate houses and 41.9% other dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This compares to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across Greater Adelaide. The home ownership rate was lower than the metropolitan average at 13.0%, with the remaining properties mortgaged (35.2%) or rented (51.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500 was below the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $199 compared to $320 regionally. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Angle Park are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national figure of $375.

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Family households make up 64.2% of the local dwelling mix, consisting of couples with children (29.7%), couples without children (16.4%), and single-parent households (14.6%). Non-family households account for the remaining 35.8%, with lone-person households at 31.9% and group households at 4.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is equal to the Greater Adelaide average.

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Educational attainment in Angle Park is lower than regional averages, with 21.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationally. Among these, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 26.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (18.4%).

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Public transport options in Angle Park include 7 active transit stops serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 8 separate routes that combine to provide 626 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 222 meters from the nearest stop. Because Angle Park is primarily residential, most workers commute outside the area, with private cars being the dominant mode of travel at 85% and buses accounting for 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 6.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by COVID-19 conditions.

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Health indicators highlight significant challenges in Angle Park, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness trends across various age groups. The rate of private health insurance is very low at approximately 46% of the population (~1,414 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

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Angle Park displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 47.4% of residents born overseas and 52.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 41.3% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, accounting for 11.6% of residents compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%.

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The median age in Angle Park is 40 years, close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and slightly higher than the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.9% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 5.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has decreased by 1.3 years, shifting from 41 to 40. The 25 to 34 age group grew from 13.4% to 16.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.5% to 13.0%. In contrast, the 85+ cohort decreased from 6.1% to and the to group declined from to . By demographic shifts are expected to continue, with the to cohort projected to grow by people () from to while the to age group is expected to remain stable, increasing by ( people).

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Angle Park currently has an estimated 155 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 93 children aged 0-2 and 61 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 82% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 164 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 247. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.