Hectorville (SA)

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According to recent ABS population updates and Districts validation of new addresses, the suburb of Hectorville has an estimated population of 4,806 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 565 individuals, which corresponds to a 13.3% increase from the 2021 Census count of 4,241 residents. The current estimate combines a resident population of 4,790 derived from Districts evaluation of the latest ERP data published by the ABS in June 2025, plus 94 newly validated addresses recorded after the Census date. This concentration of residents results in a density of 3,314 persons per square kilometer, ranking the suburb within the upper quartile when compared to other locations analyzed by Districts. The 13.3% expansion since 2021 surpassed both the state average of 7.5% and the SA3 region figure, identifying Hectorville as a leading growth area locally. Overseas migration accounted for roughly 96.0% of the population gains observed in recent years.

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Data gathered by Districts across statistical boundaries reveals that the suburb of Hectorville features a highly educated workforce, a strong concentration of professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 6.1% over the past year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,722, while the local jobless rate sits 0.4% above the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide. Labor participation matches standard levels at 68.6% compared to the Adelaide metropolitan rate of 66.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 10.4% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Hectorville recorded a median taxpayer income of $49,284, with the average income reaching $62,913. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average outcomes of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $54,296 and an average of $69,311 as of March 2026. Census figures from 2021 show that household, family, and personal incomes sit at modest levels, placing between the 28th and 31st percentiles. The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 31.4% of residents (1,509 people), mirroring the broader region where of households fall into this range. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the local area in the th decile for income.

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Census data reveals that the housing stock in the suburb of Hectorville is made up of 64.7% detached houses and 35.3% other formats such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metropolitan region. The home ownership rate matches the metropolitan average of 32.0%, with the remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes (29.4%) and rental properties (38.6%). Median mortgage payments of $1,700 per month exceed the metropolitan average of $1,562, whereas median weekly rents of $300 sit below the regional benchmark of $320. Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels are significantly lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families constitute the majority of households at 63.3%, which is comprised of 25.1% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 12.2% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.7%, with single-person households representing 32.1% and group households making up 4.6%. The typical household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Academic credentials in the suburb of Hectorville are significantly higher than regional averages, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% across Greater Adelaide. This educational premium positions the local population well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Practical qualifications are also well represented, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (16.2%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Hectorville include 14 active stops, which are serviced by a variety of buses. These stops accommodate 17 different routes, providing a total of 948 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is favorable, with the typical home situated 206 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute to other suburbs, with cars serving as the primary transport mode for 81% of commuters and buses carrying 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan standard. A relatively low proportion of residents (10.4%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era circumstances.

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Health outcomes for residents in the suburb of Hectorville are generally positive, with mortality rates and illness patterns matching national standards. The rate of common health issues is typical across different age groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 2,493 people.

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The suburb of Hectorville features high levels of cultural diversity, with 44.7% of residents born outside Australia and 48.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 51.4% of the population. The most notable relative difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.0% of local residents compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age in the suburb of Hectorville is 38, which is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and matches the national figure of 38. Compared to metropolitan Adelaide, there is a notable concentration of residents aged 25 - 34, who make up 18.9% of the population, while the 5 - 14 cohort is smaller than average at 9.0%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 17.8% to 18.9%, whereas the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 9.8% to 9.0%. Future models indicate the local age distribution will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 176 people (), rising from to .

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Hectorville currently has an estimated 216 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 127 children aged 0-2 and 85 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 246 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 438. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.