Ingle Farm (SA)

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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region and post-Census address validations by Districts, the suburb of Ingle Farm has an estimated residency of 10,031 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 488 people (5.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 9,543 residents. The calculation stems from a resident base of 9,981 estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 128 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,244 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across Australian locations assessed by Districts. The 5.1% expansion of the suburb of Ingle Farm since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 area (3.9%), positioning it as a local growth leader. This population gain was almost exclusively powered by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of growth in recent times.

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Ingle Farm possesses a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and consistent employment levels over the prior year, according to Districts compilations of statistical area statistics. In March 2026, 4,706 residents were employed, while the local unemployment rate stood 1.5% higher than the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. Workforce participation of 59.5% is notably lower than the 66.6% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Census data indicates that a low 6.3% of workers operated from home, though this may reflect COVID-19 lockdown parameters.

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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, local income levels fall below the national average. The median taxpayer income is $47,881 and the average taxpayer income is $52,753, compared to Greater Adelaide values of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be approximately $52,750 for the median and $58,118 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 16th and 19th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket contains 33.0% of residents (3,310 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which aligns with the metropolitan distribution of in this bracket. Housing cost burdens are prominent, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix consisted of 92.2% standalone houses and 7.8% other dwelling structures like townhouses and apartments, compared to the metropolitan Adelaide average of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other structures. Home ownership stood at 34.9%, exceeding the metropolitan average, with mortgaged properties making up 37.6% and rented properties representing 27.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,387 was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $310 compared to the Adelaide metropolitan figure of $320. Nationally, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national benchmark of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 69.2%, consisting of couples with children (27.5%), couples without children (26.2%), and single parent families (13.8%). The remaining 30.8% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households at 27.3% and group households at 3.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 persons matches the metropolitan Adelaide average.

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Educational attainment levels show some areas for growth, with university qualification rates of 20.2% falling below the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 13.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is a strong point, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including 8.4% with advanced diplomas and 26.1% with certificates.

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Analysis of the public transport network shows 73 active bus stops operating locally. These stops service 31 different routes, which together provide 1,967 passenger services each week. Access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 182 meters from their closest stop. Being a mostly residential area, most residents commute elsewhere for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 86% and buses used by 10% of commuters. Households average 1.3 vehicles. A relatively low 6.3% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 parameters.

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Health indicators reveal prominent challenges, with Districts assessing higher mortality rates and chronic illness rates compared to average levels, particularly among older residents. Private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 48% of the population (~4,804 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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The community ranks highly on measures of cultural diversity, with 36.2% of residents born outside Australia and 32.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 41.1% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other category, which represents 4.2% of residents compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 38 matches the national average of 38 years and is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 75 - 84 cohort has a higher representation (9.4% locally), whereas the 65 - 74 bracket has a lower presence (8.1%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 7.8% to 9.4% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group grew from 15.3% to 16.4%, while the 65 to 74 group contracted from 11.4% to 8.1%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the + cohort projected to expand by people () from to while the to cohort is expected to decline by residents.

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Ingle Farm currently has an estimated 571 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 328 children aged 0-2 and 218 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 592 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 937. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.