Virginia (SA)

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Analyzing census updates from the ABS alongside address records validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Virginia (SA) has a population of approximately 3,876 as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,117 people (40.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count was 2,759 people. This shift is calculated from a local population of 3,631, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 620 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 132 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment and potential for expansion. The growth rate of 40.5% in the suburb of Virginia (SA) since the 2021 census outperformed the state (7.5%) and Greater Adelaide, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population increases were mostly driven by interstate arrivals, which made up roughly 83.0% of the overall gains in recent times, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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Virginia features a diverse labor force spanning professional and industrial roles across multiple sectors, with an unemployment rate standing at only 3.4% based on aggregated statistical area data from Districts. In March 2026, there were 1,357 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 0.4% lower than the 3.8% recorded in Greater Adelaide, though the workforce participation rate of 52.0% is much lower than the 66.6% seen across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a minor 10.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns.

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According to the most recent postcode ATO data from Districts for financial year 2023, Virginia taxpayers have a median income of $60,775 and an average income of $68,770. This sits slightly above the national average, comparing to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate a median of $66,956 and an average of $75,764 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual earnings in Virginia align with the 53rd percentile nationally. The largest bracket consists of 39.3% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,523 residents), similar to the broader region where 31.8% fall into this bracket. Once housing costs are met, of household income is available for other needs, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Virginia consisted of 88.9% detached houses and 11.1% other dwelling types like semi-detached homes or apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings in metro Adelaide. Home ownership rates in Virginia were higher than the metropolitan average at 35.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 52.5% and rental properties accounting for 12.2% of the market. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733, which is notably higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $320 across metro Adelaide. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Virginia are below the Australian average of $1,863, and median rents are significantly lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 77.9%, which includes 40.3% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent arrangements. Non-family households represent the remaining 22.1%, consisting of single-person households at 20.7% and group housing at 1.7%. The typical household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The local area presents educational hurdles, with university graduation rates of 14.2% sitting far below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a deficit and a clear target for educational investment. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly represented, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 27.8%.

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An analysis of public transport options shows 15 active stops operating in Virginia, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 routes, providing a combined total of 65 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is considered low, with residents living an average of 682 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is predominantly residential, leading to high levels of outbound commuting, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 93% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, which is above the regional average. A relatively small 10.5% of workers commute from home, based on 2021 Census records that may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Virginia presents notable medical concerns based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with typical conditions visible across younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 54% of the population, representing about 2,100 people.

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Virginia exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most surrounding markets, with 25.0% of the population born outside Australia and 27.7% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.3% of the community. However, Buddhism shows the most pronounced local concentration at 9.5% of the population, which is considerably higher than the 2.4% average across Greater Adelaide.

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With a median age of 32 years, Virginia is younger than Greater Adelaide at 39 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Virginia features a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.8%) and a lower share aged 55 - 64 (7.3%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also above the national rate of 14.6%. The median age has dropped by 2.4 years from 34 to 32 since the 2021 Census. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 18.2% to 22.8%, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 14.1% to . Meanwhile, the to bracket fell from to , and the to group declined from to . Demographic forecasts for indicate notable shifts, with the to group projected to grow the most at , adding residents to reach while the to and to brackets are expected to shrink.

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Virginia currently has an estimated 372 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 168 children aged 0-2 and 113 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 65% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 438 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 406. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.0 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.