Population trends in South Australia

Population trends in South Australia are characterised by modest rates of change. However rates of population change have distinct spatial patterns. Parts of Adelaide and surrounding areas are growing rapidly, whereas some rural and remote areas are losing population. This blog provides an overview of population change in South Australia's LGAs in 2023-24, using data released annually by the ABS.

Where do older people live?

In common with many western countries, Australia's population is ageing. This is typically shown by increases in both the number and proportion of older people. But older people are not a homogenous group - they show a wide range of diversity with regard to their social and economic characteristics. This blog will use the latest population data released by the ABS to look at characteristics of the older population in Australia, as well as their spatial distribution in South Australia.

Half of South Australia's population is aged over 40 years

South Australia has one of the oldest populations in Australia, with a median age of 40 years in 2018. But age structures and settlement patterns differ across the State - some areas are younger, and some are older.  This blog looks at the recent release of ERP data by age and sex, with a focus on South Australia and the mining community of Roxby Downs.