Munno Para (SA)

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Drawing on ABS demographic adjustments for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses compiled by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Munno Para has an estimated residency of approximately 6,508 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 1,789 people (37.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,719 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 5,806, estimated by Districts following analysis of the ABS's most recent ERP release from June 2025, combined with an additional 602 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Such population levels yield a density of 1,651 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of national locations analyzed by Districts. The 37.9% expansion rate of the suburb of Munno Para since the 2021 census outpaced the state growth rate of 7.5% as well as Greater Adelaide, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This population gain was chiefly fueled by interstate relocation, which accounted for roughly of the net gains in recent times, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also registered positive influences.

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This workforce features a mix of white-collar and blue-collar positions with solid representation in essential services, alongside an overall unemployment rate of 10.2%, according to Districts compilation of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 2,057 working residents, though the local unemployment rate is 6.3% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, pointing to potential for workforce development, while participation is notably low at 51.5% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census records show only 5.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that local incomes are lower than the national average, with a median of $48,454 and an average of $52,144. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated figures would stand at roughly $53,382 for the median and $57,447 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes here all sit between the 15th and 25th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket contains 33.1% of residents (2,154 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where this bracket accounts for of the population. Housing affordability represents a major challenge, with residents retaining only of their income, which sits at the th percentile.

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Residential architecture at the time of the latest Census consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other structures like semi-detached homes, units, or alternative housing types, compared to the Adelaide metropolitan split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership rates lagged the metropolitan average, sitting at 10.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (42.0%) or renting (47.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,296 was below the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $265 compared to the metropolitan median of $320. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 67.9% of households, consisting of couples with children at 26.2%, couples without children at 20.3%, and single-parent households at 20.0%. The remaining 32.1% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 28.5% and group living situations at 3.6%. The median household size of 2.5 people is identical to the Greater Adelaide average.

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Educational profiles present opportunities for targeted programs, with university graduation rates at 11.6% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 8.4% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 31.8%.

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Public transit analysis shows 45 active stops operating locally, offering a combination of rail and bus options. These stops are serviced by 15 separate routes, providing a total of 1,171 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 247 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outward to work, with cars remaining the main method of travel at 91%, followed by buses at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.2 per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low 5.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.

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Significant health issues are visible locally, based on Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates affecting both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance held by roughly 48% of the population (~3,101 people). This is lower than the Greater Adelaide level of 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity is higher than the national average, with 19.7% of residents born outside Australia and 15.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 31.8% of the community. The most distinct overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.7% of residents compared to 1.8% in Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 30 years makes this community younger than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (19.7%) but fewer aged 75 - 84 (2.4%). This 25 - 34 cohort exceeds the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data reveals the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 14.1% to 16.9% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 8.5% to 7.3%, and the 45 to group decreased from to . Projections suggest the age profile will change by . The to group is expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to total while the to group will grow by a modest , adding just residents.

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Munno Para currently has an estimated 553 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 324 children aged 0-2 and 216 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 38% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 575 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 784. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 17.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.