Holden Hill (SA)

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Holden Hill has a population of approximately 3,623 as of May 2026, according to Districts evaluations of updated ABS stats and newly validated local addresses. This represents a contraction of 93 individuals (2.5%) relative to the 3,716 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This calculation is derived from the figure of 3,601 residents calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP data, plus 40 newly validated physical addresses added since the Census date. Given this total, the suburb has a density of 1,916 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio of national locations assessed by Districts. In the long run, the suburb of Holden Hill has exhibited steady development patterns with a 0.7% compound annual growth rate over the last ten years, exceeding the SA3 region. This growth was driven mostly by international arrivals, who accounted for about 91.0% of the overall population gains during the recent period.

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Holden Hill features a well-educated labor force with strong representation in essential service industries, and has an unemployment rate of 4.6% based on statistical data processed by Districts. By March 2026, there are 1,849 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate 0.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, while the labor participation rate matches the regional level of 66.6%. The Census recorded a modest 9.1% of the workforce operating from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Holden Hill has tax profile data for financial year 2023 that places it below the national average, according to ATO records processed by Districts. The median taxpayer income is $51,113 and the average is $57,462, compared to Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 and $66,852. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current projections for March 2026 suggest a median of approximately $56,311 and an average of $63,306. Census outcomes place local household, family, and individual incomes in a modest range between the 25th and 29th percentiles. Income distribution figures show that 33.1% of the community (1,199 residents) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which aligns closely with the regional rate of 31.8%. Affordability is highly constrained, leaving residents with only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the rd percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 81.1% separate houses and 19.0% alternative formats like townhouses, apartments, and semi-detached properties, compared to Adelaide metro where separate houses represent 75.2% and other configurations make up 24.9%. Home ownership in Holden Hill was lower than the metropolitan benchmark at 26.4%, with the remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes at 37.6% and rented properties at 36.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were below the metropolitan benchmark at $1,500, and typical weekly rents stood at $300, compared to Adelaide metro figures of $1,562 and $320. Nationally, local mortgages are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are also well below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 65.8%, consisting of couples with children at 28.1%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single parent households at 12.9%. The remaining 34.2% are non-family arrangements, with single person households accounting for 29.7% and group housing representing 4.4%. The average household occupancy of 2.4 residents is slightly smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The educational achievements of the local community are strong compared to the wider region, with university degrees held by 29.4% of residents aged 15+, which is higher than the SA4 average of 19.8% and the SA3 average of 23.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are also prevalent, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 21.1%.

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An evaluation of public transport options shows 29 transit stops located in Holden Hill, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 16 separate transit routes, which provide a total of 1,518 passenger departures each week. Commuter access is highly convenient, with homes situated an average of 192 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most working residents travel outside the suburb; private cars are the primary method of travel at 84%, while bus travel accounts for 13%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per home, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low proportion of the workforce (9.1%) operated from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Mortality data and chronic illness rates compiled by Districts indicate notable health difficulties in Holden Hill, with common conditions present among both older and younger cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance at roughly 50% of the population, or approximately 1,802 individuals. This is below the Greater Adelaide rate of 52.7% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Holden Hill features a high degree of multicultural diversity, with 38.1% of residents born outside Australia and 37.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 39.7% of the local population. The most prominent divergence from regional averages is in the Other category, which represents 6.6% of the local community compared to only 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 36 in Holden Hill is slightly younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (19.0%) but a smaller share of 65 - 74 year-olds (7.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group rose from 17.0% to 19.0%, and the 25 to 34 cohort grew from 16.5% to 17.9%. Conversely, the population aged 85+ decreased from 1.9% to 0.6%, and the 65 to 74 cohort dropped from to . By demographic shifts will alter the local age distribution, with the to group projected to expand by ( individuals), growing from to while the to bracket is expected to contract by residents.

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Holden Hill currently has an estimated 264 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 122 children aged 0-2 and 81 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 275 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 281. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.