Hallett Cove (SA)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with additional address records confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Hallett Cove has an estimated residency of 12,779 people in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 267 individuals (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,512 people. The figure is derived from an Estimated Resident Population of 12,774 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release, along with 8 validated new addresses added since the Census. This count represents a density of 1,402 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level across national locations monitored by Districts. Recent population expansion was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 68.0% of the overall gains.

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The suburb of Hallett Cove has a highly qualified workforce with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of 2.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.4% over the past year, according to Districts regional data. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,614, while the local unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide. The participation rate is exceptionally high at 72.2% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census data indicates that 12.4% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO tax data for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Hallett Cove is $54,356, and the average income is $61,457. This sits below the national average and compares to a median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $59,884 for the median and $67,707 for the average. Census findings from 2021 place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Hallett Cove around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution figures show that 35.6% of residents (4,549 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend where of people fall into this bracket. Once housing expenses are met, households retain of their earnings, indicating strong disposable income, and the suburb of Hallett Cove sits in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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The housing stock in the suburb of Hallett Cove at the time of the last Census was made up of 94.8% standalone houses and 5.2% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other options across the Adelaide metro area. Home ownership rates were high, with 39.6% of homes owned outright, while 46.0% were held with a mortgage and 14.4% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,700, higher than the Adelaide average of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $380, compared to the regional median of $320. On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of Hallett Cove are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents are slightly above the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 80.3% of all households in the suburb of Hallett Cove, consisting of couples with children at 36.0%, couples without children at 33.3%, and single parents at 10.5%. The remaining 19.7% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 18.1% and group houses making up 1.6%. The typical household size is 2.6 residents, slightly larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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In the suburb of Hallett Cove, 26.5% of residents hold a tertiary qualification, slightly below the SA3 average of 30.7%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 26.5%.

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Analysis of the local transit network shows 93 active public transport stops in the suburb of Hallett Cove, including train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 11 routes, which facilitate 1,603 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 205 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute outside the area; private vehicles remain the main transport method at 86%, while 10% of commuters use the train. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low 12.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators show positive outcomes in the suburb of Hallett Cove, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which reveal low rates of common illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at about 51% of the population, representing approximately 6,556 people.

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The suburb of Hallett Cove exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 13.7% of residents using a non-English language at home and 33.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.4% of the population. The most pronounced religious difference is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of residents, equal to the 0.1% average for Greater Adelaide.

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With a median age of 43 years, the suburb of Hallett Cove has a population profile that is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the area has a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 (14.0%) and a lower share of those aged 25 - 34 (10.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.6% to 7.0%, while the group aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 15.7% to 13.7%. Projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the cohort aged 75 to 84 expected to grow by (representing people) to reach from an initial . Residents aged and over will account for of total population growth, pointing to a aging community, while the cohorts aged to and to are expected to decrease in size.

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Hallett Cove currently has an estimated 613 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 368 children aged 0-2 and 245 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 588 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,106. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.