Dulwich (SA)

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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Dulwich has an estimated population of 1,605 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 54 people (3.3%) from the 1,659 residents counted during the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from a resident population estimate of 1,604 by Districts, which reviewed the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and subsequent address updates. The resulting population density stands at 2,675 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. Gains in the local population were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration during recent intervals.

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Dulwich boasts a highly skilled labor force where professional services are particularly prominent, with an unemployment rate of just 1.8% and an estimated employment growth of 2.8% during the previous year according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. By March 2026, there were 870 residents in work and the local unemployment rate stood at 2.0% which is lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8% while workforce participation matched Greater Adelaide's level of 66.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.2% of residents were found to work from home although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released by Districts for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Dulwich have a median income of $61,950 and an average income of $101,464. This represents an exceptionally high level nationally, compared to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $68,250 (median) and $111,783 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Dulwich between the 72nd and 81st percentiles nationally. Weekly earnings of $4000+ represent the largest cohort at 29.7% of residents (476 people), contrasting with the wider region where the - bracket is most common at . A notable of residents earn more than weekly, pointing to high local purchasing power that supports local businesses. After accounting for housing costs, residents keep of their income, and the area ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA index of relative advantage.

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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Dulwich at the latest Census consisted of 69.7% separate houses and 30.4% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metro Adelaide. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Dulwich stood significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 40.5%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (28.7%) or occupied by tenants (30.8%). The median mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,600 per month, well above the Adelaide metro median, while the median weekly rent stood at $320, compared to metro averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Dulwich are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 66.5% of all households in the suburb of Dulwich, consisting of 33.6% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.5%, with single-person households at 30.2% and group living situations at 3.6%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Levels of education in the suburb of Dulwich are considerably higher than wider averages, with 56.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (6.9%). Vocational training is held by 18.4% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (9.4%).

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An analysis of public transit shows 12 active transit stops in the suburb of Dulwich, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 6 distinct routes, which accommodate 325 passenger journeys per week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 79%, followed by 8% who walk and 7% who cycle. Households own an average of 1.2 cars, which is below the metropolitan average. At the time of the 2021 Census, 20.2% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

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Health profiles show excellent outcomes in the suburb of Dulwich, according to Districts assessment of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which reveal very low levels of common illnesses across all age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering roughly 67% of the population (1,075 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Dulwich has higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 23.2% of residents born outside Australia and 16.1% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.4% of local residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 42 in the suburb of Dulwich is slightly older than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and higher than the national median of 38. Children aged 5 - 14 are well-represented at 14.4% of the population compared to Greater Adelaide, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less common at 10.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 5.0% to 6.9% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group increased from 11.9% to 13.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.8% to 13.5%. Future demographic modeling suggests the age profile in the suburb of Dulwich will shift by led by a increase (representing people) in the to age bracket, growing from to . Meanwhile, the to group is projected to grow by , adding no new residents.

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Dulwich currently has an estimated 59 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 34 children aged 0-2 and 22 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 13% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 60 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 148. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.