Huntfield Heights (SA)

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In Huntfield Heights, the resident population is projected to be approximately 4,385 as of May 2026, according to recent updates from the ABS for the surrounding region combined with new address validations performed by Districts since the Census. This indicates a growth of 186 people (4.4%) from the 4,199 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. Districts calculated this change based on a resident population estimate of 4,381, using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures alongside 24 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 1,850 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density found in other locations evaluated by Districts. The suburb of Huntfield Heights achieved a growth rate of 4.4% since census, placing it 1.4 percentage points behind the broader SA3 region (5.8%), which shows competitive underlying growth. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly of the total population gains in recent times, though natural increase and interstate relocations also made positive contributions.

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According to Districts statistical aggregations, Huntfield Heights has a workforce balanced between professional and trade roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 10.9%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 6.3%. In March 2026, the employed resident population stood at 1,970, while the local unemployment rate was 7.0% higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Workforce participation was also lower, recorded at 62.8% compared to the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census figures show that a small proportion of workers, 6.4%, performed their duties from home, though these numbers were likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Taxpayer income statistics from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, aggregated to the postcode level by Districts, show a median income of $48,578 and an average income of $55,137. These figures are lower than the national benchmarks, as well as the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $53,518 for the median and $60,744 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Huntfield Heights within the 14th to 16th national percentiles. The largest income group comprises 32.6% of residents (1,429 people) who fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where of the population are in the same bracket. Housing costs consume a significant portion of earnings, leaving only of income disposable, which ranks in the th percentile nationally.

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Census data shows that separate houses make up 96.1% of the residential stock in Huntfield Heights, with the remaining 3.9% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, or other dwelling types, compared to metropolitan Adelaide where houses comprise 75.2% and other configurations make up 24.9%. Home ownership rates in the suburb were lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average, standing at 21.0%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 47.1% and rental properties made up 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,237 and the median weekly rent of $290 were both lower than the metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Huntfield Heights are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 68.6%, which includes couples with children at 25.7%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single parents at 18.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.4% of dwellings, consisting of single-person households at 28.3% and group households at 3.6%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment in the area is characterized by university graduation rates of 9.7%, which are lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Among those with university degrees, bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.2%. Vocational training is prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 35.9%.

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Public transport services in Huntfield Heights include 21 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 3 separate routes that provide a combined total of 264 passenger services each week. Access to these services is good, with residents living an average of 237 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential and most workers commute to outer areas, with 90% travelling by car and 6% using trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. A relatively low proportion of the workforce, 6.4%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Analysis of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by Districts highlights significant health difficulties in Huntfield Heights, impacting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 49% of the population (~2,141 people). This is below the Greater Adelaide average of 52.7% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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Indicators of cultural diversity are lower than average in Huntfield Heights, where 81.0% of residents were born in Australia, 89.0% hold citizenship, and 93.0% speak only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 33.1% of the local population. The most visible statistical variance is in the Other religious category, which represents 0.8% of residents compared to 1.8% in Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of residents is 37 years, which is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and close to the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, children aged 5 - 14 are more highly represented at 12.8%, while residents aged 65 - 74 are less represented at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.2% to 6.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.2% to 12.8% and the 65 to 74 cohort fell from 9.1% to 7.9%. Projections for 2041 indicate that the population aged and over will increase by ( people), growing from to individuals, while the total number of residents in the to and to cohorts is expected to decline.

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Huntfield Heights currently has an estimated 289 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 159 children aged 0-2 and 106 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 5% by 2041 (to approximately 304 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 417. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.