Hazelwood Park
A household income at the 88th percentile nationally and a university qualification rate of 64.6% (34.5 points above the national figure) define Hazelwood Park more than its small footprint of 0.94 km2. The suburb ranks IRSAD decile 10 and IEO decile 10, placing it among Adelaide's most advantage-concentrated pockets. Median house prices reached $1,616,700 in Q1 2026, well above state and national medians, and 45.2% of residents own outright, reflecting long-held wealth rather than active mortgage markets. With only 1,953 residents and a stable, aging demographic, this is one of Adelaide's quieter premium enclaves.
Population
1,953
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,300/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
12
Median House
$1.6M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price in Hazelwood Park was $1,616,700 in Q1 2026, down 18.2% from the $1,976,500 recorded in Q1 2025, a meaningful correction in a short window. Separate houses dominate at 76.3% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 19.8% and apartments a minor 4.0%. Bedroom mix skews large: 38.1% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 36.2% have three, making the suburb family-oriented by stock type even as its resident profile ages. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,329, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, which is below the standard 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 45.2% far outnumber mortgage holders at 37.1%, signalling an established base of debt-free households rather than new entrants absorbing the premium price.
For Buyers
The median house price in Hazelwood Park was $1,616,700 in Q1 2026, down 18.2% from the $1,976,500 recorded in Q1 2025, a meaningful correction in a short window. Separate houses dominate at 76.3% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 19.8% and apartments a minor 4.0%. Bedroom mix skews large: 38.1% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 36.2% have three, making the suburb family-oriented by stock type even as its resident profile ages. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,329, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, which is below the standard 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 45.2% far outnumber mortgage holders at 37.1%, signalling an established base of debt-free households rather than new entrants absorbing the premium price.
For Investors
Renters make up only 17.7% of Hazelwood Park households, well below the national average, and the weekly rent of $345 against a $1,616,700 median implies a gross yield near 1.1%, among the thinnest in Adelaide. The vacancy rate sits at 6.5%, elevated relative to a tight suburb this size, suggesting limited rental demand pressure. Development is modest: 10 applications lodged in the past 12 months, mostly single-dwelling and land division works, with no signals of supply expansion. Population growth runs at 0.2% annually and overseas migration adds a net 394 residents a year to the broader SA2 area, though the suburb itself is effectively mature. Investment here rests on capital preservation in a premium, low-turnover market where only 19.1% of residents moved in the past five years.
Development Activity
Total DAs
113
Last 12 Months
12
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-52.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, and the senior share rose 3.9 points over the decade while the working-age share fell by the same margin, confirming the aging trajectory. University qualifications reach 64.6%, which is 34.5 points above the national average and among the highest in SA. Overseas-born residents stand at 30.6%, some 9.0 points above the national figure. Ancestry is led by English (675 residents), followed by Chinese (282), Scottish (217) and Irish (184), while Mandarin is the top non-English language with 90 speakers. Couples with children account for 782 of 1,650 families, and there are no recorded one-parent family households, reflecting a stable, two-parent family composition.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
76.3%
Houses
19.8%
Townhouse
4.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split decisively toward ownership: 45.2% own outright, 37.1% hold a mortgage and only 17.7% rent. That outright ownership rate is substantially higher than the national average, which aligns with the aging demographic and the suburb's long-established premium character. Separate houses at 76.3% dominate the stock, with semi-detached properties at 19.8% adding a terrace element. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 38.1% and three-bedroom for 36.2%, so large family dwellings define the streetscape even as household composition shifts toward empty-nesters. The median house price fell from $1,976,500 in Q1 2025 to $1,616,700 in Q1 2026, a 18.2% decline over one year, a correction that warrants monitoring given the two-data-point window. Rent-to-income at 15.0% is well below the 30% stress mark.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,329
Rent / wk
$345
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,158
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.5%
Unoccupied
52
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.3%
Couples, no children
1,650
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local workforce at 22.0% (177 workers), ahead of Professional/Tech at 16.6% (133) and Education at 11.7% (94), which reflects the high qualification base. Public Admin and Finance follow at 6.7% and 5.5% respectively. By occupation, Professionals account for 441 workers and Managers 170, together the dominant employment classes. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national figure, and the full-time employment rate runs at 60.9%. Weekly household income of $2,300 sits at the 88th percentile nationally, and SEIFA ranks this area at IEO decile 10 and IRSAD decile 10, the top national tier on education-occupation and advantage-disadvantage measures. Real income grew 4.4% over the decade. Volunteering reaches 23.4%, well above the national average, consistent with a professional and community-engaged resident base.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
11,706
Unemployed
482
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
36.0%
Participation
62.0%
Employed
944
Occupations
Top Industries
University
64.6%
Postgraduate
19.8%
Born Overseas
30.6%
Dwellings
758
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 85.5% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average of around 70%. Public transport accounts for just 5.1% of commutes and active transport (walking or cycling) for 4.1%, consistent with a low-density residential suburb without a town centre. The crime rate of 16.4 incidents per 1,000 residents is low, and the suburb ranks IRSAD decile 10, the top national tier for relative advantage and low disadvantage. Only 2.9% of residents (56 people) need daily assistance, a low figure even accounting for the aging profile. No schools are recorded within the 0.94 km2 boundary, so families draw on neighbouring suburbs, which at a density of 2,071 residents per km2 is a practical spatial reality rather than a service gap. The rent-to-income ratio of 15.0% and mortgage-to-income of 23.4% both sit below stress thresholds.
Drive
85.5%
Public Transport
5.1%
Walk / Cycle
4.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.2%/yr
(+32 people/yr)
EstablishedHazelwood Park's population growth rate is 0.2% per year, adding about 32 persons annually, classifying it as a slow-growth established suburb. The 10-year population change is 1.3%, modest compared to Adelaide's outer growth corridors. The broader SA2 area experienced a 7.2% COVID dip from 16,202 to 15,032, recovered to 15,880 by 2024 and is forecast to reach 16,068 by 2031 under the medium projection. Overseas migration drives all positive movement at a net 394 per year, while internal migration records a net outflow of 257. The gentrification score at 20 points to early signs rather than active change, limited by the suburb already sitting at IRSAD decile 10 with little room for further socioeconomic uplift. Affordability improved slightly from 33.0% in 2011 to 30.4% in 2021.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+394
Net Internal / yr
-257
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Net internal outflow -257/yr, Strong overseas inflow +394/yr, COVID recovered (-7% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
32
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
16.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hazelwood Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hazelwood Park a good suburb to live in?
Hazelwood Park ranks decile 10 on both IRSAD and IEO nationally, the top advantage tier. Household income sits at the 88th percentile nationally, the crime rate is low at 16.4 per 1,000, and mortgage-to-income stands at 23.4%, below the 30% stress mark. The suburb suits established families and empty-nesters with its large housing stock and quiet residential character.
What is the median house price in Hazelwood Park?
The median house price was $1,616,700 in Q1 2026, down 18.2% from $1,976,500 in Q1 2025. Weekly rent averages $345 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,329. With 45.2% of residents owning outright, the suburb reflects long-held wealth rather than an active transaction market.
What schools are in Hazelwood Park?
No schools are recorded inside the 0.94 km2 Hazelwood Park boundary in this dataset. Families draw on schools in adjoining suburbs. Locally, university qualifications reach 64.6%, some 34.5 points above the national figure, reflecting a highly educated resident base independent of local schooling.
Is Hazelwood Park safe?
Hazelwood Park records a crime rate of 16.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, a low figure. The suburb scores IRSAD decile 10, the top national tier for low disadvantage, and only 2.9% of its 1,953 residents require daily assistance. Both indicators are consistent with a safe, stable residential environment.
Is Hazelwood Park good for property investment?
The investment case is narrow: weekly rent of $345 against a $1,616,700 median implies a gross yield near 1.1%, and the vacancy rate of 6.5% is elevated for a suburb this size. Only 17.7% of households rent, limiting the tenant pool. The price fell 18.2% year-on-year from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026, so near-term capital growth is not guaranteed.
How is Hazelwood Park's population changing?
Population grows at 0.2% per year, adding roughly 32 persons annually. The 10-year change is 1.3%, slow compared to national growth trends. Overseas migration contributes a net 394 arrivals per year to the broader SA2 area, while internal migration records a net outflow of 257. The suburb's profile is aging, with the senior share up 3.9 points over the decade.
What languages are spoken in Hazelwood Park?
About 30.6% of residents were born overseas, some 9.0 points above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language with 90 speakers, followed by Cantonese (20) and Italian (17). Ancestry data shows Chinese heritage as the second-largest group after English, reflecting the suburb's internationally connected professional community.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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