Park Holme (SA)

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According to ABS demographic updates and address verifications conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Park Holme has an estimated population of 3,424 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 225 residents (7.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,199 people. The figure is derived from Districts' estimated resident population of 3,409, based on the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 39 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census date. This population level yields a density of 2,977 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of national areas assessed by Districts. The suburb of Park Holme's 7.0% growth rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the wider SA4 region (6.2%), making it a regional growth leader. This population gain was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 65.0% of the recent population growth.

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The suburb of Park Holme has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate sitting at 4.0%, and an annual job growth rate of 5.9% according to Districts estimates. As of March 2026, 1,892 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.1% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, and workforce participation is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 66.6%. Census figures show a modest 8.2% of the local workforce worked from home, though this data reflects historical COVID-19 restriction periods.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data from Districts for financial year 2023, personal incomes in the suburb of Park Holme are below the national average, with a median of $47,747 and an average of $59,269. This is lower than the Greater Adelaide median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $52,603 for the median and $65,297 for the average. Census records place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Park Holme between the 20th and 28th percentiles nationally. The largest income category is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 29.8% of residents (1,020 people), which aligns closely with the broader region where this cohort accounts for . Financial strain from housing costs is pronounced, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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The housing profile in the suburb of Park Holme at the most recent Census consisted of 60.6% separate houses and 39.3% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, differing from the Adelaide metro split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Park Holme trailed the metropolitan average at 26.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (31.4%) or renting (42.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Adelaide metro average at $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent was lower at $280, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Park Holme are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Family households make up 56.7% of all households in the suburb of Park Holme, consisting of 22.6% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 11.1% single parents. The remaining 43.3% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 37.2% and group households accounting for 5.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Park Holme is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates at 33.2% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA state average of 25.7% and the SA4 regional average of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational training also represents a significant share, with 27.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.2% and certificates at 18.9%.

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Public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Park Holme consists of 8 active transit stops serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 9 distinct transit routes, which deliver a combined total of 820 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with local residents living an average of 244 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with 84% of commuters traveling by private car and 7% utilizing bus services. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars per household, below the metropolitan average. A modest 8.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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The suburb of Park Holme faces notable public health challenges, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with health issues observed across the community, particularly among senior cohorts, and private health coverage levels lower than average at roughly 50% of the population (~1,727 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Park Holme exhibits higher cultural diversity than most benchmarked areas, with 32.4% of its residents born abroad and 31.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 38.1% of the population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 7.2% of residents compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.8%.

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The median age of 36 years in the suburb of Park Holme is slightly below the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide region, the suburb of Park Holme has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (18.9%) but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (9.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.9% to 14.2% of the population, whereas the cohort aged 85 and over decreased from 2.8% to 1.1% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.8% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic models indicate shifts in the local age structure, led by a expansion in the to cohort, which is expected to rise by people to reach from while the to group is projected to see a modest growth, adding children.

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Park Holme currently has an estimated 188 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 106 children aged 0-2 and 71 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 206 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 283. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.5 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.