Data Snapshots

About this snapshot

75% of new dwellings built in Metropolitan Adelaide are detached houses¹. 77% of housing in Metropolitan Adelaide also comprises three or more bedrooms².

In recent years, changing lifestyle choices and an ageing baby boomer generation have resulted in increasing trend towards alternative housing choices such as row houses, terrace houses, units and apartments. Planning reforms introduced in 2012 and 2013 to metropolitan Adelaide have seen a 400% increase in apartment approvals and a 60% increase in apartment sales³.

Currently, 61% of households contain only one or two persons³. Lone person households are the fastest growing household type and by 2031 are projected to increase by 44%⁴.

Our opportunity

We will support an increased trend towards alternative, 'missing middle' housing choices close to services and public transport to provide all South Australians access affordable living regardless of household type, life stage or lifestyle choice.

Further information

• 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide - Target 6: Greater Housing Choices
• Office of Design and Architecture South Australia - Draft Design Guidelines, Residential (Vol 1)

References

• 1 - DPTI, dwelling count data
• 2 - Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016 Census of Population and Housing
• 3 - The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (2016)
• 4 - Australian Bureau of Statistics - 2016 Census of Population and Housing & 3236.0 - Household and Family Projections (released 19 March 2015)

Household and dwelling size, Metropolitan Adelaide

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016 Census of Population and Housing

About this snapshot

Greater Adelaide offers the second most affordable housing of any Australian capital city with a median dwelling price of $426,000¹.

Greater Adelaide also offers affordable living options in areas close to high frequency public transport options. The middle ring of Greater Adelaide offers averages a total $924,000 20-year cost per household². 40% of homes within Greater Adelaide are within 800 metres (10 minute walk) of high frequency public transport³.

Our opportunity

While Adelaide has a housing affordability advantage compared to other states, it is important to maintain living affordability in parallel as the costs of living extend beyond the purchase cost of the home to include transport, services and utilities costs. Transport costs are the second largest component of household expenditure and can be significantly higher for people living in the outer metropolitan areas compared to those living in inner and middle rim suburbs. 

To reduce transport costs and to increase affordable living options, neighbourhoods should provide close and convenient access by foot, bike or public transport to local services, shops, primary schools and public open space

Further information

• Affordable housing (Renewal SA)
• Renewing our Streets and Suburbs (ROSAS) program (Renewal SA)

References

• 1 - Core Logic (2017), Core Logic Index
• 2 - DPTI (2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• 3 - Infraplan (2013), Urban Infill vs Greenfield Development; A review of economic benefits and costs for Adelaide

Median dwelling prices in Australian capital cities, 2017

Data source: Core Logic (2017), Core Logic Index

Total 20 year cost per household in Greater Adelaide

Data source: Infraplan (2013), Urban Infill vs Greenfield Development; A review of economic benefits and costs for Adelaide

About this snapshot

Quality public open spaces connect people with nature, encourage walking and cycling, and are great places for people to meet and enjoy. 77% of residents in Greater Adelaide live within 400 metres (5 minute walk) of public open space that is greater than 4,000m²¹.

The Adelaide CBD is surrounded by 930 hectares of Park Lands which are the largest urban park system in the nation². The State Government have committed $20 million over four years for Park Lands revitalisation projects to ensure the Park Lands are attractive, diverse, resilient and vibrant for existing and future communities that surround them.

Our opportunity

As living and housing choices in Greater Adelaide change, the role of public open space becomes more important as more people choose to live in places with smaller backyards such as apartments or units. Ensuring access to quality green spaces and places for recreation, health and wellbeing is vital.

The Adelaide Park Lands will become the new backyards for people living along the city’s edge and will support an increased population in the city.

Streets represent approximately 80% of public open space in modern cities and must be recognised as destinations for commercial activity and social interaction, not just as transportation routes dominated by cars³. Green infrastructure is essential on streets to prioritise people instead of vehicles.

Further information

• Planning and Development Fund
• Adelaide Park Lands (City of Adelaide)
• Adelaide Park Lands Upgrade (Renewal SA)

References

• 1,3 - DPTI (2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• 2 - City of Adelaide (2017), Adelaide Park Lands

Planning and Development Fund public realm investments 2010-16

Planning and Development Fund public realm investments 2015-16

Data source: DPTI (2016), Planning and Development Fund

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Active travel to destinations is a convenient, accessible and highly effective way to integrate exercise into the work day. Active travel includes walking, cycling, skating and skateboarding. Public transport can also be included if the method of travel to the station or stop was by active travel and not a private vehicle.

80% of travel in Greater Adelaide is made by private vehicle use as either a driver or passenger. Currently, 14% of people in Greater Adelaide use active travel methods in their journey to work¹.

72-75% of people in Greater Adelaide have a trip destination within the same area from where they start, averaging a short trip distance of 3-6 kilometres. The average person is expected to be able to cycle this distance in 9-18 minutes² which is a perfect opportunity to utilise active travel.

Active travel saves the Australian economy $1.43 billion a year, providing a benefit of $1.43 for every kilometre cycled and $2.12 for every kilometre walked³.

Our opportunity

There is great potential for increasing active travel modes in the Greater Adelaide region, particularly in areas close to the city and/or high frequency public transport options. Replacing car use with active travel reduces congestion on our roads, improves air quality and significantly reduces individual transport costs.

Further information

• Community travel behaviour change programs (DPTI)
• Cycling (DPTI)
• Journey to Work Map Index (DPTI)

References

• 1 - Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011), Census of Population and Housing
• 2 - Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (2015), Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan Technical Document
• 3 - Australian Government (2013), Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transport

Maps of method of travel to work (walking, cycling or public transport) by suburb of origin, South Australia

About this snapshot

There are approximately 1.7 million people living in South Australia. Over the five years to 2016, South Australia's average annual growth rate has been 0.9% (approximately 14,700 people per year). 83% of South Australians, some 1.4 million people, live in the Greater Adelaide Planning Region¹.

South Australia’s population is projected to reach 2 million people by 2036. 96% of this growth is projected to be in the Greater Adelaide Planning Region.

Our opportunity

We will continue to attract international and interstate people to live, work and play in South Australia to continue to support our state economy.

Further information

• Population projections and demographics

References

• 1 - ABS 3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia (released 28 July 2017)

Projected Population, South Australia, 2016-36

Data source: DPTI Population Projections (medium series) September 2015 release

Map of projected population, South Australia, 2016 and 2031

Data source: DPTI Population Projections (medium series) September 2015 release

About this snapshot

Between 2010 and 2015, 76% of new dwellings in the Greater Adelaide region were built in existing built-up, infill areas rather than on broadhectare land on the fringe. This met our 2010 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide target for infill development earlier than expected¹.

Infill development in the inner and middle suburbs of Adelaide encourages greater use of our public transport system, utilises existing infrastructure and generates more jobs than building new homes on the fringe². Areas in Adelaide with higher population densities are some of our most vibrant and liveable communities such as Unley, Prospect, Glenelg and Norwood.

Our opportunity

We will continue to encourage growth within our existing urban footprint as infill development with convenient access to public transport. We will also encourage diverse housing types to provide equal opportunity to all South Australians.

Further information

• Land supply monitoring (DPTI)
• The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide - Target 1: Containing our urban footprint and protecting our resources

References

• 1 - DPTI (2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• 2 - Infraplan (2013)

Map of dwelling density (dwellings per km²) in Greater Adelaide by suburb, 2006 & 2016

Data source: DPTI (2017), Dwelling count data derived from DCDB/Valuation data

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Adelaide City is ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world and has been ranked fifth globally for three years from 2012-2014¹.

Recent initiatives in Adelaide City have seen it reinvigorated as the vibrant heart of South Australia. South Australia’s small venue liquor license introduced in 2013 has rejuvenated city laneways such as Leigh Street and Peel Street. Since the new licenses were introduced, over 70 new businesses have opened and a nationally recognised small bar scene has been established².

The state government and Adelaide City Council have committed $14.6 million to transform a network of laneways in Adelaide City between the Riverbank and Central Market. On average, 21,000 people use the Bank Street laneway to access Adelaide Oval on game days³

Further information

• Market to Riverbank Link Project (Renewal SA)
• Adelaide Riverbank (Renewal SA)
• Vibrant City (Renewal SA)
• Strategic Plan - City of Adelaide (City of Adelaide)

References

• 1 - Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index
• 2 - Renewal SA
• 3 - Renewal SA

About this snapshot

Healthy, walkable neighbourhoods are where the daily needs of most residents can be met within a short trip of where they live or work, accessible by foot, bike or public transport. Currently, 52% of the population of Greater Adelaide live within walkable neighbourhoods with close access to jobs, shopping, learning, open space, recreation, and other amenities and services¹.

Tree canopy cover is an essential part of a healthy neighbourhood and people who live in with a higher density of trees on their streets perceive themselves to be significantly healthier and have fewer cardio-metabolic conditions². Greater Adelaide has an average tree canopy cover of 27.28%³.

Our opportunity

Creating communities where people can live nearby to their daily needs is essential to supporting increases in walking, cycling and public transport.

To create vibrant neighbourhoods we will ensure there are enough people to support local shops, services, public transport and community facilities within walking distance. The increased presence of people gathering, walking, or riding bikes on streets helps to improve the amenity value of these spaces and increases feelings of personal safety or security.

Further information

• The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide - Target 4: Walkable Neighbourhoods
• The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide - Target 5: A Greener City
• Seven Strategic Priorities – Safe communities, healthy neighbourhoods

References

• 1,2 - DPTI (2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• 3 - Institute of Sustainable Future, University of Technology Sydney (2014), National Benchmarking Report.

Ingredients of a healthy neighbourhood

Data source: DPTI (2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide

About this snapshot

Adelaide Metro provides extensive public transport options across Greater Adelaide on a train, tram and bus network.

The average population density in Greater Adelaide is 1,400 people per km² which is among the lowest in Australia. Research shows that cities around the world with well-utilised public transport networks have an average population density of at least 3,000 people per km² across metropolitan areas¹.

Our opportunity

To support new public transport investment, we will concentrate Greater Adelaide’s population growth close to existing and planned public transport routes to increase population density around them.

Increased density around public transport can also be achieved by allowing a mix of land uses, improving building design and prioritising walking and cycling infrastructure. 

Further information

• Adelaide Metro (DPTI)
• O-Bahn City Access Project (DPTI)
• AdeLINK (DPTI)

References

• 1 - Infraplan (2014), Benchmarking Australian Cities

Map of public transport method of travel to work by suburb of origin, South Australia

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South Australia has the second oldest population in Australia with a median age of 40 and 18% of the population aged 65+¹. By 2041, this cohort of South Australians is projected to increase by 170,000 people and account for 23% of the population².

59% of net interstate migration losses is comprised of 20-39 year olds which also contributes to an ageing population³.

Our opportunity

We will provide greater housing and transport choices to suit the changing needs of our population and provide incentives for young people to stay, live and work in South Australia.

Further information

• Ten Economic Priorities – Global leader in health and ageing
• Population projections and demographics

References

• 1 - ABS 3101.0 – Australian Demographic Statistics (released 22 March 2018)
• 2 - DPTI population projections (medium series) (released September 2015 and February 2016)
• 3 - ABS 3412.0 – Migration Australia, 2015-16 (released 30 March 2017)

Percent Change in Projected Population by Age Group, South Australia, 2016-41

Data source: DPTI population projections (medium series) (released September 2015 and February 2016)

Projected populated aged 65+ in South Australia, 2016 and 2031

Data source: DPTI population projections (medium series) (released September 2015 and February 2016)

About this snapshot

Sports and recreation contributes more than $1 billion to the South Australian economy, including a $643 million health benefit and $271 million volunteer contribution¹.

The most popular physical activity in South Australian adults is walking, while the most popular physical activity in South Australian children is swimming². An average adult requires 150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity a week to sustain a healthy lifestyle³.

Our opportunity

We will ensure neighbourhoods provide diverse, quality public open space that encourages communities to have active, healthy lifestyles.

Public open space will become particularly important as we seek to attract more people to live within our existing urban areas.

Further information

• State Public Health Plan (SA Health)
• Office of Recreation and Sport (DPTI)

References

• 1 - Office of Recreation and Sport (South Australia), 2015
• 2 - Australian Sports Commission (Australia), 2015
• 3 - Better Health Channel (Victoria), 2017

Map of public recreation trails in South Australia

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Our opportunity

We will aim to reduce our car dependency for short trips by supporting convenient alternative transport options such as public transport, walking and cycling. Higher density housing and mixed-use development will help increase access to local destinations that are within walking or cycling distance such as shops, services, recreation spaces and public transport.

Further information

• Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan
• Operation Moving Traffic
• Adelaide Carpool

References

• 1 - ABS (2013), 4102.0 - Australian Social Trends
• 2 - SA Health (2007), Physical Activity Among South Australian Adults
• 3 - DPTI (2017)

Map of 65+ population without a drivers license, 2016

About this snapshot

The Greater Adelaide planning region stretches from Victor Harbor to Kapunda and includes an area of approximately 9,000 km². 84% (1.4 million people) of South Australians live in the Greater Adelaide Planning Region and by 2031, 97% of South Australia’s population growth is expected to occur here¹.

Greater Adelaide is South Australia’s engine room, contributing more than 80% of the State’s Gross State Product (GSP)². There are 523,000 jobs in Greater Adelaide which accounts for 73% of South Australia's workforce³.

Our opportunity

We need to plan for significantly more people, dwellings and jobs in Greater Adelaide to support South Australia’s future growth.

Further information

• The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• Economic priority - Best place to do business

References

• 1 - ABS 3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia (released 30 March 2017) & DPTI Population Projections (medium series) September 2015 release
• 2 - Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• 3 - Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011), Census of Population and Housing

Map of job density per km² in the Greater Adelaide region

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011), Census of Population and Housing

About this snapshot

Planning reforms introduced for Metropolitan Adelaide in 2012-13 have unlocked new investment, stimulated new housing and improved design outcomes. Since 2012, more than 100 potential development projects to the total value of more than $4 billion have been unlocked in Metropolitan Adelaide¹.

Our opportunity

The state planning system provides planning decisions for new development across South Australia and can therefore influence economic outcomes and employment growth. We will continue to remove unnecessary red tape, accelerate the planning decision process and ensure that regulations support opportunity.

The new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI Act 2016) legislation will continue to unlock investment and stimulate the South Australian economy.

Further information

• Pre-lodgement Case Management (DPTI)
• Map of new investment in Metropolitan Adelaide (DPTI)
• Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016

References

• 1 - Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

Approvals by DAC for developments over $10 million in Adelaide City or over 4 storeys high in Inner Metropolitan Adelaide, 2008-2016

Map of new investment in Metropolitan Adelaide, 2008-2017

Data source: DPTI (2017), Metropolitan Adelaide Investment

About this snapshot

In recent years, the amount of broadhectare land consumed for new dwellings has lessened. Between 2010 and 2015, 76% of new dwellings in the Greater Adelaide region were built in existing built-up, infill areas rather than on broadhectare land on the fringe¹. 

There is currently over 20 years' worth of zoned land available for future growth from the combination of broadhectare land and significant infill areas in the Greater Adelaide region^2.

Our opportunity

We will continue to encourage new development within built-up areas to avoid urban sprawl, incur less transport and infrastructure costs for South Australians and support South Australia’s long-term growth.

Land available in the right places and at the right time provides certainty to the property industry, stabilises land markets, supports population growth, and nurtures sustainable and healthy communities through the provision of a range of housing options

Further information

• Land supply monitoring
• 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide – Target 1: Containing our urban footprint and protecting our resources

References

• 1 - DPTI (2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• 2 - DPTI (2015), Residential broadhectare land supply report - Greater Adelaide region and selected rural townships

Greater Adelaide and rural townships broadhectare land consumption

Data source: DPTI (2016)

Residential infill ratio in Greater Adelaide

Data source: DPTI (2015)

About this snapshot

Across Australia, economic activity is shifting away from goods-producing manufacturing and towards technology, knowledge and service industries. There has also been substantial growth in new industries such as renewable energy, education and clean technology. A new global focus on autonomous travel will fundamentally change the way we move around and car ownership.

The health care and social assistance industry has grown by 28% over the 10 years to 2016 and accounts for 15% of all South Australian jobs¹. The new $3.6 billion Health and Biomedical Precinct on North Terrace in Adelaide City will further support this growing industry and the New Royal Adelaide Hospital will provide 6,000 jobs².

Our opportunity

To ensure our economic competitiveness, we will embrace new industry trends and technologies and adapt the structure of our city and its transport system in response. There is enormous potential for our premium food and wine production to grow through unlocking renewable energy and technology industries.

Employment areas need to be flexible – more housing needs to be located in close proximity to the city and activity centres and public transport needs to connect people with jobs. Sufficient strategic employment land options with direct access to major freight routes will be provided to support future employment.

Further information

• Seven Strategic Priorities – Growing advanced manufacturing
• South Australian Health and Biomedical Precinct
• Northern Economic Plan

References

• 1 - Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006 and 2016 Census of Population and Housing
• 2 - SA Health (2017) - South Australian Health and Biomedical Precinct

Industry of Employment, South Australia, 2006 and 2016

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006 and 2016 Census of Population and Housing

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Exports from South Australian sea ports have been increasing and play an important role in South Australia’s economy. The heaviest export users of South Australian ports are the mining, manufacturing, wholesale trade and agricultural industries, and both agriculture and mining are expected to grow significantly over the next thirty years¹. 

The naval shipbuilding industry expansion and construction of twelve new submarines in Osborne will increase the use of ports and maritime facilities in Greater Adelaide. The South Australian Government also plans to increase the number of cruise ships calling into South Australia from 32 to 43 by 2020².

Adelaide Airport has one of the highest job densities in South Australia. The airport provides over 17,000 jobs, contributes $1.944 billion to Gross State Product (GSP) and represents 2.1% of the State’s economic activity³. The airport is currently planned for a $1 billion upgrade over five years to provide 3,500 more jobs⁴.

Our opportunity

We will continue to accommodate increased growth in our state’s ports by protecting current and future road and rail corridors and providing sufficient land for industry expansion.

Further information

• 50 Year Port Strategy (DPTI)
• Our Port Adelaide (Renewal SA)
• Adelaide Airport Master Plan (Adelaide Airport)

References

• 1 - Deloitte Access Economics
• 2 - (DPTI 2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• 3 - (DPTI 2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide
• 4 - Adelaide Airport

Value of exports as a proportion of gross value added in South Australia (2006-2013)

Data source: Deloitte Access Economics, The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide

Sea port trade flows by year (in millions of dollars, constant prices)

Data source: Deloitte Access Economics, The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide

About this snapshot

In 2013-14, the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry contributed over $17 billion to the South Australian economy and accounted for more than 40% of our merchandise export. South Australia is also the premier wine state of Australia and produces 65% of all Australian wine exports¹.

By 2050, the world demand for food is projected to rise by 70% which will place pressure on the South Australian food bowl, environmental and agricultural production areas and economy².

Our opportunity

We will continue to encourage new development within our existing urban footprint to limit urban sprawl, to preserve valuable agricultural lands and protect our food bowl for future generations.

The Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPAs) have been introduced as part of the new Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI Act) to protect these valuable lands.

Further information

• Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPAs) (DPTI)
• Economic priority - Premium food and wine (DPC) 
• Premium food and wine (PIRSA)

References

• 1,2 - (DPTI 2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide

Map of the Greater Adelaide Planning Region showing EFPA boundary in red

Data source: The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide

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South Australia is vulnerable to changes in temperature, extreme weather events, sea level rise, and associated storm surges. Greater Adelaide’s average number of hot days above 35 degrees Celsius is predicted to increase by up to 47 days per year by 2070¹.

Our opportunity

Good urban planning can help us cope with the impacts of climate change.

In Greater Adelaide, a compact urban form integrated with more transport options will help to reduce our reliance on cars and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Increasing our urban tree canopy and retaining water in urban landscapes can help reduce the urban heat island effect. 

Improving the design and thermal efficiency of new buildings can also help to reduce energy consumption, energy cost and the overall cost of living¹.

Further information

• Carbon Neutral Adelaide (Adelaide City Council)
• SA Climate Change Strategy (DEWNR)

References

• 1 - (DPTI 2017), The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide