Hayborough (SA)

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Based on demographic evaluations from official statistics for the surrounding region, combined with physical location checks by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Hayborough has a calculated occupancy of approximately 2,654 residents as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 416 people (18.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 2,238 residents. This shift is derived from a local resident base of 2,641, calculated by Districts using the June 2025 population estimates from the ABS and 204 verified new residential addresses added after the Census date. Such occupancy levels yield a density ratio of 1,382 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical baseline across Australian regions monitored by Districts. The 18.6% expansion rate in the suburb of Hayborough since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of SA (5.9%) as well as the wider SA4 territory, establishing it as a primary driver of growth in the district. This population rise was mostly fueled by arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The local labor pool is distributed across professional and trade roles, with a strong presence in public and community services, a jobless rate of 5.2%, and a 5.3% growth in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,052, while the unemployment rate was 0.2% lower than the Regional SA average of 5.5%, and labor force participation stood lower at 50.6% compared to 58.4% regionally. At the time of the Census, a modest 8.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be noted.

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According to tax records from financial year 2023, the suburb of Hayborough had a median taxpayer income of $40,993, while the average was $52,374. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and compare to median and average figures of $48,920 and $58,933 across Regional SA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these levels at approximately $45,162 for the median and $57,700 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 5th and 8th percentiles in Australia. The income distribution shows that 31.2% of the population, or 828 people, earn in the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the regional peak is the - category at . Income remaining after housing costs is low at , putting the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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Residential buildings in the suburb of Hayborough at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.4% single-family houses and 6.6% alternative housing structures, compared to Regional SA which had 88.5% houses and 11.5% alternative structures. Homeownership stood at 41.3%, matching the Regional SA average, with the remaining houses held under a mortgage (36.0%) or occupied by tenants (22.8%). The median mortgage payment was higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153 at $1,300 monthly, and the median weekly rent was $285 compared to $220. Across Australia, local mortgage payments are lower than the national median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 70.1% of all households, with 19.6% being couples with children, 36.8% being couples without children, and 13.5% being single parents. The remaining 29.9% are non-family households, including lone persons at 27.1% and group housing at 2.0%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is equal to the Regional SA average.

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The region displays low higher education rates, with university graduates at 14.1% of the population compared to 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees are held by 10.6%, followed by postgraduate study at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and practical training is common, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade certificate, including 11.1% with advanced diplomas and 31.5% with standard certificates.

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Health metrics indicate notable concerns in the area, with chronic conditions present across multiple age brackets, and the share of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population, which represents about 1,267 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

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The neighborhood has low cultural diversity compared to national averages, with 83.4% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 96.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 40.5% of the population. A notable statistical variance is found in Judaism, which is practiced by no residents, matching the regional rate.

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The median age of 48 years matches the Regional SA average of 47 and is higher than the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is larger than the regional average, making up 14.2% of the local population, while the 55 - 64 cohort is smaller at 11.7%. The 75 - 84 proportion is higher than the national rate of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 10.4% to 14.2%, while the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 17.1% to 15.5% and the 55 to 64 cohort fell from to . Projections for show aging trends, with the + cohort expected to grow by , adding people to reach . Seniors aged + will account for of the population growth, while the to and to age groups are expected to shrink.

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Hayborough currently has an estimated 135 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 48 children aged 0-2 and 32 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 144 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 184. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 5.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.