St Morris (SA)

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Analyzing ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside address validation performed by Districts since the Census, the estimated population of the suburb of St Morris is approximately 1,697 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 99 people (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 1,598 people. The evaluation is based on a resident figure of 1,689 calculated by Districts using the ABS release of ERP data in June 2025 and subsequent address verification post-Census. With a density ratio of 3,085 persons per square kilometer, the area places in the highest quartile of national locations assessed by Districts. The suburb of St Morris's 6.2% expansion rate since the census is within 1.3 percentage points of the state level (7.5%), showing competitive underlying growth. Overseas migration served as the primary source of demographic growth, acting as virtually the sole driver of population gains in recent times.

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St Morris features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated employment expansion of 5.3% over the prior year, based on aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026953 residents are employed, which keeps the local unemployment rate 1.6% lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%. The labor force participation rate is typical, sitting at 68.8% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census records show a moderate 15.2% of residents worked from their homes, although this may reflect Covid-19 restrictions.

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Based on the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of St Morris earn a median income of $57,811 and an average income of $79,750. These values are exceptionally high on a national scale, and compare to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $63,690 for the median and $87,861 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in St Morris aligned with the 51st percentile nationally. Income distribution figures show the largest segment comprises 30.2% of local taxpayers (512 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is very similar to the regional average of . After paying for housing, residents retain of their income for other living costs, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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Residential structures in St Morris at the time of the latest Census consisted of 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% alternative configurations (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other options across metropolitan Adelaide. Home ownership rates in St Morris were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 35.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (34.8%) or rented (29.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of residents stood at $1,895, notably above the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $343 compared to the metropolitan average of $320. On a national level, mortgage repayments in St Morris exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs remain below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 65.0%, consisting of 30.6% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.0%, with single person dwellings representing 30.7% and group housing making up 4.5% of the total. The median size of households is 2.4 residents, slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational profiles in St Morris are significantly higher than regional averages, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational premium positions the local population well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 26.1% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (15.2%).

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Analysis of public transit shows 6 stops in operation within St Morris, providing bus connections. These stops are served by 7 different routes, which support a total of 524 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 230 meters from their nearest stop. Being primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 87%, followed by buses at 8% and cycling at 2%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. Approximately 15.2% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.

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St Morris shows favorable health profiles based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses analyzed by Districts, with common conditions showing low frequency across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 58% of the population (992 people), compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 52.7%.

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The local area shows a high degree of cultural diversity compared to most regions, with 26.9% of residents born outside Australia and 24.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.9% of the population. The most prominent religious 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 in St Morris is 40 years, which matches the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and is slightly older than the Australian median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 13.0% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 13.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort expanded from 11.9% to 13.6% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 13.8% to 12.6%. Long-term forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for St Morris, led by the 45 to 54 group which is expected to grow by 24% ( people) to reach from .

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St Morris currently has an estimated 76 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 51 children aged 0-2 and 33 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 87 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 136. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.