Ferryden Park (SA)

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Ferryden Park has an estimated population of approximately 4,396 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS updates and recent address validations by Districts. Compared to the 4,495 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a decrease of 99 individuals (2.2%). This figure is calculated from a resident base of 4,389, determined by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 12 new addresses verified since the Census. The suburb of Ferryden Park has a population density of 3,603 residents per square kilometer, which places it in the top quartile of locations evaluated nationally by Districts. Recent population growth was driven largely by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 89.0% of all demographic gains.

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Ferryden Park has a workforce characterized by manufacturing and industrial experience, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 6.2% over the prior year, based on aggregated statistical area statistics compiled by Districts. Employed residents numbered 2,230 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate sits 1.9% higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Participation in the labor force is slightly low at 63.7%, compared to the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census data showed that a minor proportion of residents, only 7.1%, worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from financial year 2023, incomes in Ferryden Park track below the national benchmark, with a median of $46,261 and an average of $51,913. These figures are lower than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, the current figures would stand at approximately $50,966 for the median and $57,193 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Ferryden Park place between the 6th and 17th percentiles nationally. The largest income group comprises 29.7% of the local population (1,305 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan area where this bracket accounts for . Financial strain from housing is high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the th percentile.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing stock in Ferryden Park was composed of 69.8% standalone houses and 30.1% alternative dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, and other configurations), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in Ferryden Park lagged behind the metropolitan Adelaide average, standing at 23.7%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (32.6%) or rented (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $242, compared to the regional figure of $320. Nationally, Ferryden Park's housing costs are comparatively low, with mortgages significantly below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents well below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 68.1%, which consists of 32.5% couples with children, 19.5% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent households. The remaining 31.9% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households representing 27.7% and group housing making up 4.1%. The median household size of 2.6 residents is slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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University qualification rates in Ferryden Park stand at 25.5%, slightly below the national rate of 30.4%, pointing to a reasonably competitive educational profile. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational education has been completed by 24.1% of residents aged 15 and over, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificates at 16.3%.

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Public transport analysis lists 14 operational transit stops in Ferryden Park, which are serviced by a variety of buses. These stops accommodate 13 separate routes, providing 1,068 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 179 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of commuters travel outside the area for work, with cars remaining the main transport method at 87% and buses used by 8%. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. A small portion of the workforce, 7.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by pandemic conditions.

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Based on Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, health indicators in Ferryden Park are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions occurring at typical rates overall, although they are higher than national averages among older age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 48% of the population (~2,091 people) holding coverage. This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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Ferryden Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 52.8% of the population born outside of Australia and 63.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.8% of residents. The suburb has a notable concentration of Buddhist residents, who make up 16.7% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%.

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The median age of 36 years in Ferryden Park is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide region, Ferryden Park has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (17.9%) but a smaller share of seniors aged 75 - 84 (4.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 16.4% to 17.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.2% to 13.3%. Demographics are expected to shift by 2041, led by the 45 to 54 age bracket which is projected to grow by 31% ( people), increasing from to .

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Ferryden Park currently has an estimated 211 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 134 children aged 0-2 and 90 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 15% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 244 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 356. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).