Hope Valley (SA)

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According to data from the ABS and fresh address listings verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hope Valley (SA) has an estimated population of 8,725 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 541 residents (6.6%) from the 8,184 recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on Districts' estimated resident count of 8,677, which followed analysis of the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 364 new confirmed addresses since the Census. This population translates to 1,727 residents per square kilometer, a density that sits above the average for locations monitored by Districts. The 6.6% expansion in the suburb of Hope Valley (SA) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 region's 4.1% gain, positioning it as a local growth leader. The expansion was largely powered by arrivals from overseas, who made up about 91.0% of the overall population growth in recent times.

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Hope Valley possesses a highly capable labor force, with a strong presence in vital service industries, an unemployment rate of only 1.8%, and steady job counts over the last year, according to regional statistics compiled by Districts. In March 2026, there were 3,864 local residents employed, while the unemployment rate sat 2.0% lower than the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, although labor participation is notably lower at 53.2% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a low 9.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Based on compiled ATO postcode statistics from the financial year 2023 release, Hope Valley taxpayers recorded a median income of $47,638 and an average income of $53,556. These figures are below the national average and compare to median and average levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, the updated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $52,483 for the median and $59,003 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area fell between the 18th and 20th percentiles nationwide. The income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 29.7% of the population, which represents 2,591 individuals, matching the metropolitan trend where of people fall in this category. Housing cost stress is significant, with only of income left after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential structures in Hope Valley at the time of the last Census consisted of 73.5% detached houses and 26.5% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other housing formats, compared to Adelaide metro's breakdown of 75.2% detached houses and 24.9% other property styles. Home ownership rates in the area were higher than the metropolitan average at 38.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (39.3%) or tenants (22.6%). The median monthly home loan payment was lower than the metropolitan average at $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent was equivalent at $320, compared to regional averages of $1,562 and $320. On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Hope Valley are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the largest share of the community at 64.7%, consisting of 26.2% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 9.4% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.3%, with single-person households at 33.4% and group homes at 1.9%. The median household occupancy is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels in Hope Valley are lower than regional averages, with 22.3% of individuals aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference highlights room for educational development and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 15.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 25.2%.

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Public transport options include 39 active transit stops located throughout Hope Valley, consisting of various bus services. These stops are connected to 8 separate routes, which provide 655 passenger services each week. Local transit connectivity is classified as good, with residents living an average of 202 meters from their nearest stop. Being a residential community, the majority of commuters travel outside the area for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 85%, followed by buses at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively small share of residents work from home, at 9.5% during the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators highlight notable difficulties for Hope Valley, based on Districts analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with a high occurrence of common illnesses across younger and older demographics, and private health insurance adoption being low at roughly 48% of the community, which is about 4,206 people. This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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Hope Valley shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most other property markets, with 28.1% of residents born outside Australia and 18.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.0% of the population. The most distinct variance is in the Other religious category, which represents 3.5% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age in Hope Valley is 46 years, which is higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the national median of 38 years. The demographic mix is weighted toward older brackets, with 75 - 84 year-olds making up 12.8% of the population, whereas the 15 - 24 age bracket is smaller at 8.7% compared to Greater Adelaide. The concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is much higher than the national share of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.1% to 13.5%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 11.6% to 12.8%. In contrast, the 55 to group has decreased from to . Future projections for point to significant changes, with the and over cohort expected to grow the fastest at , adding people to reach . Seniors aged and over will account for of the overall population increase, highlighting regional aging, while the to group is expected to grow by a modest ( people).

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Hope Valley currently has an estimated 471 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 295 children aged 0-2 and 198 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 15% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 490 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 679. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.