Mansfield Park (SA)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Mansfield Park has an estimated population of 4,569 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 39 individuals (0.8%) relative to the Census in 2021, when 4,608 people were recorded. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,557, which was estimated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 alongside an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. With these numbers, the local population density stands at 3,938 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the highest 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts, highlighting the high demand for local land. The primary driver of recent population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 89.0% of the overall increase.

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The suburb of Mansfield Park features a skilled resident workforce with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 6.4% over the preceding year based on aggregated data. As of March 2026, there are 2,239 employed residents. The local unemployment rate stands 2.1% higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, while participation in the labor force is slightly lower than the metropolitan standard, registering at 63.8% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census statistics show that only 5.9% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Aggregated ATO data from postcode statistics for the financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Mansfield Park recorded a median income of $45,079 and an average income of $50,587. These amounts are below national averages, and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 are estimated at approximately $49,664 for the median and $55,732 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings were positioned at the 5th percentile ($534 weekly), while household incomes fared better, matching the 28th percentile. The dominant household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for of the community ( people), similar to the broader metropolitan region where of households fall into this category. Financial pressure from housing costs is substantial, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Mansfield Park consisted of 66.8% separate houses and 33.2% other types of housing, such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across Greater Adelaide. The home ownership rate stood at 22.9%, trailing the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (34.9%) or occupied by tenants (42.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 was lower than the metropolitan median of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $288, compared to $320 across Greater Adelaide. On a national level, local mortgage costs are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the country-wide figure of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of local households at 74.1%, which is made up of couples with children (38.4%), couples without children (16.2%), and single parent families (17.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.9% of households, with single person households representing 20.8% and group households making up 5.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 individuals exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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In the suburb of Mansfield Park, 25.8% of residents hold a university qualification, which is slightly below the national rate of 30.4%, indicating a solid level of educational attainment. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 18.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (17.0%).

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Public transit analysis shows that the suburb of Mansfield Park has 17 active transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops serve 13 separate routes that combine to provide 1,000 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly convenient, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop being 177 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb for employment, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 86%, followed by buses at 8%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.4. A relatively low 5.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions at the time.

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Based on evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by Districts, health outcomes in the suburb of Mansfield Park trail wider averages, with common medical issues being slightly more prevalent among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of the population holding a policy (about 2,149 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Mansfield Park stands out nationally for its cultural diversity, with 56.1% of the population born outside Australia and 68.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.4% of residents. The most significant divergence from regional patterns is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 19.9% of the population, a rate far higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4%.

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The median age in the suburb of Mansfield Park is 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (17.2%) but a lower share of people aged 65 - 74 (6.7%). Since the Census in 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 14.8% to 16.5% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.5% to 12.5%. Long-term demographic modeling indicates significant shifts by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to total .

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Mansfield Park currently has an estimated 237 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 139 children aged 0-2 and 94 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 17% by 2041 (to approximately 277 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 371. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).