Wayville (SA)

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According to evaluations of official demographic records for the wider region, alongside recent physical addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Wayville is calculated to be approximately 1,961 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 39 people (2.0%) compared to the 1,922 people documented in the 2021 Census. The updated figure is derived from the resident population of 1,961, determined by Districts through analysing the June 2025 release of official ERP statistics and incorporating 7 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,961 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio observed across locations nationwide assessed by Districts. In recent times, population expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 99.0% of the total net growth.

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The suburb of Wayville features a highly qualified labor force with a strong presence of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and a 3.7% expansion in local employment over the past year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 1,198, while the local jobless rate sat 1.0% below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Workforce participation is exceptionally high at 71.9%, compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. According to Census records, a modest 17.0% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this period was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax data from the financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Wayville has some of the highest earnings levels in the country. The median income for tax-paying residents is $59,148, with an average of $86,365, compared to $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023 yields estimated figures of approximately $65,163 (median) and $95,148 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household incomes around the 72nd percentile nationally. The distribution shows 34.7% of the population (680 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the metropolitan average of . A notable of residents earn in excess of per week, reflecting a prosperous segment that supports local businesses. Housing costs consume of total earnings, leaving residents in the nd percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for economic resources.

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According to the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Wayville consisted of 39.0% standalone houses and 61.0% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, contrasting with the wider metropolitan split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other structures. Homeownership rates stood at 29.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (23.7%) or tenants (46.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,123, which is higher than the metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to $320 across Greater Adelaide. On a national level, mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 64.0% of households in the suburb of Wayville, consisting of couples with children at 25.2%, couples without children at 29.0%, and single-parent homes at 8.3%. The remaining 36.0% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 28.2% and shared group households making up 7.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is slightly below the metropolitan average of 2.5.

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Formal qualifications among residents in the suburb of Wayville are exceptionally high, with 53.1% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This education profile supports engagement in professional industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 33.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational education is held by 21.9% of the population aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 12.3%.

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The suburb of Wayville is served by 13 active transit stops, providing access to a combination of rail, tram, and bus services. These stops support 25 distinct routes that run 3,263 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 215 meters from the nearest stop. The locality is primarily residential, with most workers commuting out of the area. Private cars are the primary mode of travel for 64% of commuters, while 9% use buses and 8% walk. Dwellings average 1.1 motor vehicles, which is lower than the metropolitan average. Additionally, 17.0% of the workforce operated from home during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Based on local mortality and illness data, the suburb of Wayville exhibits favorable health outcomes. Although common chronic conditions are more prevalent among older, vulnerable groups compared to national averages, they remain low across the broader community. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 61% of the population (1,197 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Wayville displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 29.0% of the population born outside Australia and 22.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 36.4% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of local residents, compared to 0.1% across the Adelaide metropolitan region.

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The median age in the suburb of Wayville is 38, matching the national figure of 38 years and closely aligning with the Greater Adelaide average of 39. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.6%, while children aged 5 to 14 are underrepresented at 8.6%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 5.3% to 7.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 12.5% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.2% to 10.2%. Long-term projections indicate that the age profile will shift by . The group aged and over is expected to increase by people (), rising from to . The combined cohorts aged and older are projected to make up of all local population growth. In contrast, the cohorts aged to and to are anticipated to contract.

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Wayville currently has an estimated 90 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 50 children aged 0-2 and 32 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 87 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 160. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.6 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.