Huntfield Heights
Despite a median age of 37, Huntfield Heights is on an aging trajectory: its senior share rose 5.2 percentage points while the young share fell 1.4 points. The 4,199-person suburb is strongly detached-house based, with 96.1% separate houses, and its annual growth trend is only 0.37%. At 37, the median age is 3 years below the national comparison, while household income sits at the 27.4th percentile. Compared with nearby Hackham and Morphett Vale, it reads as an established, car-oriented southern Adelaide market, with balanced migration and a current gentrification stage of Not gentrifying. That combination suits buyers seeking settled streets more than rapid urban change.
Population
4,199
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,239/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
36
Median House
$770K
First quarter 2026
The stock is practical for families because 72.5% of homes have 3 bedrooms and a further 19.2% have 4 or more, while 96.1% are separate houses. A $1,237 monthly mortgage figure and mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.1% provide useful budgeting markers, with mortgage stress not flagged. Compared with its own earlier price point, the market has repriced quickly, so buyers should test repayments against income rather than rely on the suburb's lower-density format alone. Apartments account for only 2.8%, limiting choice for buyers seeking smaller attached dwellings.
For Buyers
The stock is practical for families because 72.5% of homes have 3 bedrooms and a further 19.2% have 4 or more, while 96.1% are separate houses. A $1,237 monthly mortgage figure and mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.1% provide useful budgeting markers, with mortgage stress not flagged. Compared with its own earlier price point, the market has repriced quickly, so buyers should test repayments against income rather than rely on the suburb's lower-density format alone. Apartments account for only 2.8%, limiting choice for buyers seeking smaller attached dwellings.
For Investors
Investors get a mostly detached rental market: 31.5% of households rent, the weekly median rent is $290, and 96.1% of dwellings are separate houses. Vacancy is 4.7%, while rent-to-income is 23.4% and rent stress is not flagged, suggesting a market where affordability still matters to tenants. Rent growth of 48.0% across the shift period supports the income case, but the 0.37% annual population trend and Balanced migration driver point to steadier demand than a high-growth corridor. Development activity is visible through 37 records in 12 months, mostly property-level works and individual dwelling applications. Compared with a supply-constrained market, that mix argues for careful yield and exit-price testing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
242
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-7.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Huntfield Heights
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Huntfield Heights School P-6
Demographics
Huntfield Heights has a settled, family-oriented profile, with 81.2% of residents staying at the same address and an average household size of 2.4. Couples with children make up 37.4% of families, couples without children 34.4%, and one-parent families 27.2%, helping explain demand for 3-bedroom houses. The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national comparison, although the senior share has risen 5.2 points. University attainment is 12.8%, or 17.3 points below national, while 19.0% were born overseas, 2.6 points below national. English ancestry leads at 1,924 people, followed by Scottish 345 and Irish 321. No religion is recorded for 2,440 people versus 1,256 for Christianity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.1%
Houses
1.1%
Townhouse
2.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Huntfield Heights is a conventional detached-house market: 96.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 72.5% have 3 bedrooms and 19.2% have 4 or more. Tenure is mortgage-led, with 46.9% paying a mortgage, compared with 21.0% owning outright and 31.5% renting. Compared with its earlier median, the rise is material, while the 23.1% mortgage-to-income and 23.4% rent-to-income measures remain below stress flags. Apartments make up 2.8% and semi-detached homes 1.1%, so buyers seeking attached stock face a smaller choice set than detached-house buyers.
Mortgage / mo
$1,237
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$290
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$623
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.7%
Unoccupied
78
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.4%
Couples with children
34.4%
Couples, no children
27.2%
Single parent
1,100
Total families
Economy & Employment
Huntfield Heights' economic base is service and trades oriented. Healthcare accounts for 27.8% of industry employment, followed by Construction and Retail at 9.7% each, Manufacturing at 7.2% and Education at 6.8%. That mix aligns with the leading occupations: Community/Personal 303, Trades 298, Labourers 247, Clerical/Admin 221 and Professionals 173. Labour-force participation is 56.0%, full-time employment 54.7% and unemployment 8.0%, while 1,302 people are outside the labour force. Household income sits at the 27.4th percentile, and all four SEIFA measures, IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD, are in decile 1. Compared with higher-decile areas, this combination points to constrained socioeconomic conditions despite a substantial healthcare presence, because lower incomes and labour-force participation limit household buffers.
Unemployment
8.0%
Labour Force
1,871
Unemployed
150
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.7%
Part-time
38.1%
Participation
56.0%
Employed
1,721
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.8%
Postgraduate
1.9%
Born Overseas
19.0%
Dwellings
1,591
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car dependent: 84.1% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.6% using public transport, 0.6% walking or cycling and 6.7% working from home. That pattern matters for households without a vehicle because local access is less flexible than in transit-oriented suburbs. One local government primary school serves P-6 students; families should check enrolment zones and nearby secondary options against the exact address. Recorded crime totals 223 incidents, or 53.1 per 1,000 residents, so street-level checks are sensible rather than relying on a suburb-wide label. The IRSAD score is 831 in decile 1, and 10.7% need assistance, placing social disadvantage below the national norm and shaping the services some households may need.
Drive
84.1%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
6.7%
Population Forecast
+0.37%/yr
(+30 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than rapid. The annual trend is 0.37%, migration is labelled Balanced, and population change across the wider area is 4.0% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share has increased 5.2 points, the young share has declined 1.4 points, and the working share has fallen 1.5 points. Affordability worsened from 43.7 in 2011 to 47.0 in 2021, while rents rose 48.0%, so established households may face increasing pressure even without fast population expansion. Gentrification signals are mixed: the current score is 0 and labelled Not gentrifying, while another shift measure is 31 and marked Early signs. Compared with faster-growing markets, the combination of 0.37% annual growth and Balanced migration supports a slow-change outlook.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+24
Net Internal / yr
+19
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
223
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
53.1
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Huntfield Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntfield Heights a good suburb to live in?
It can suit households wanting detached homes and a settled setting: 96.1% of dwellings are separate houses and 72.5% have 3 bedrooms. The trade-off is car dependence, with 84.1% driving and only 2.6% using public transport. The IRSAD decile is 1, so services and exact-street amenity deserve careful consideration.
What schools are in Huntfield Heights?
Huntfield Heights has 1 identified local school, a government primary school serving P-6 students. It is not a secondary school, so families should confirm the relevant secondary catchment, enrolment rules and transport options for each address. School performance should be assessed separately.
Is Huntfield Heights safe?
The recorded crime rate is 53.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 223 total incidents. That figure is suburb-wide rather than street-specific, so prospective residents should check recent offence patterns, lighting, traffic and the exact address before deciding whether the setting feels safe.
Is Huntfield Heights good for property investment?
It may suit a cautious, yield-focused assessment rather than a high-growth thesis: median rent is $290 a week, vacancy is 4.7%, and 31.5% of households rent. Annual growth is 0.37% and 37 development records were logged in 12 months, so inspect property condition, tenant demand and competing supply.
How is Huntfield Heights's population changing?
The suburb is changing slowly and ageing. Annual growth is 0.37%, while population change across the wider area is 4.0% over 10 years. The senior share rose 5.2 points and the young share fell 1.4 points, indicating demand may shift toward established-home and ageing-related needs.
What development is occurring in Huntfield Heights?
There were 37 development records in 12 months. Examples include a verandah, retaining-wall work and a single-storey detached dwelling application, indicating ongoing incremental change. Buyers should check council approvals, construction activity and nearby applications before purchasing.
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), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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