Hyde Park (SA)

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Based on an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address points verified by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Hyde Park (SA) is projected to be approximately 1,701 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 41 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,660 people. This shift is derived from a resident population of 1,700, calculated by Districts after analyzing the ABS's latest ERP data release from June 2025 and 3 verified new addresses added since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 2,835 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of all domestic areas analyzed by Districts. The post-census growth of 2.5% in the suburb of Hyde Park (SA) is within 2.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (5.4%), indicating competitive expansion trends. Net overseas migration was the primary driver of growth in the area, accounting for roughly of the total population increase over recent periods.

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Hyde Park is characterized by a highly qualified workforce with a major concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.4% over the course of the prior year, based on compiled statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026943 locals are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.5% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, and the participation rate matching the Greater Adelaide figure of 66.6%. According to Census records, a moderate 16.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of public health restrictions.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Hyde Park are exceptionally high by national standards, featuring a median of $68,458 and an average of $99,974. These figures stand in contrast to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of roughly $75,420 and an average of $110,141 as of March 2026. Census statistics confirm that household, family, and individual incomes in Hyde Park all rank highly, placing between the 78th and 87th percentiles nationally. The distribution of income shows that the largest cohort, comprising 31.4% of residents (534 people), falls into the $4000+ weekly bracket, which differs from the wider region where the - bracket is most common at . The large proportion of high earners ( receiving more than /week) shows substantial economic capability across the suburb. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the th decile.

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The mix of housing in Hyde Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 64.8% standalone houses and 35.2% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to the Adelaide metropolitan breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwelling types. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Hyde Park stood well above the metropolitan Adelaide average at 38.2%, with the remaining properties held under a mortgage (31.8%) or occupied by tenants (30.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $390, compared to metropolitan Adelaide averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively. On a national level, Hyde Park's monthly mortgage costs are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families represent the majority of local households at 67.4%, consisting of couples with children at 25.7%, couples without children at 31.1%, and single-parent households at 9.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.6% of households, with single-person households representing 29.6% and shared group households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the average of 2.5 recorded across Greater Adelaide.

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Attainment levels in education throughout Hyde Park are substantially higher than wider regional averages, with 51.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This elevated educational profile positions the community well to benefit from knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 34.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (13.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Professional and vocational credentials account for 19.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificate-level training (11.0%).

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An analysis of public transport options shows 7 active transit stops located within Hyde Park, serviced by bus networks. These stops accommodate 10 distinct routes, which combine to offer 1,072 passenger services each week. Accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 193 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 78%, followed by buses at 8% and walking at 6%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. Approximately 16.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect prevailing pandemic circumstances.

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Health indicators demonstrate highly positive profiles across Hyde Park, according to Districts' evaluation of local mortality rates and chronic illness indicators, showing low rates of common health conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 66% of the population (1,129 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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Hyde Park displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most comparable local property markets, with 25.1% of its population born outside of Australia and 16.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. The primary religious affiliation in the area is Christianity, accounting for 49.5% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation relative to the wider city is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age in Hyde Park is 45 years, which is notably older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and also significantly higher than the national median of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group is heavily represented, accounting for 14.7% of the population compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 9.9%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is well above the national share of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 6.8% to 9.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.9% to 13.4%. Meanwhile, the to cohort decreased from to . Projections suggest the age structure of Hyde Park will change considerably by . The to age bracket is expected to grow the fastest, expanding by and adding residents to reach . Seniors aged and over are projected to account for of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend in the area. Conversely, the to and to age groups are expected to contract.

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Hyde Park currently has an estimated 57 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 43 children aged 0-2 and 28 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 56 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 138. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.