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Adamstown - Kotara has an estimated 17,756 residents, up 7.0% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Adamstown - Kotara.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Adamstown - Kotara Statistical Area (Lv2), located 112 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, has an estimated population of approximately 17,756 as of Aug 2026. Since the 2021 Census count of 16,600 people, the area is estimated to have grown by 1,156 people (7.0%), based on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 17,554 as of June 2025 and 393 validated new addresses since the Census date. Residents are somewhat younger than the typical Australian area, with a median age of 37, and the area shows moderate population expansion.
The area combines strong service amenity with notable healthcare and education employment, as well as pronounced hospitality employment, a substantial public administration employment focus, and a marked proportion of residents aged 85 and over. Its peaceful suburban atmosphere includes parks, recreational facilities and sports clubs, alongside shopping precincts and local schools. Tree-lined streets and architecturally designed homes contribute to its welcoming, family-friendly character.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Adamstown - Kotara Statistical Area (Lv2), located 112 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, has an estimated population of approximately 17,756 as of Aug 2026. Since the 2021 Census count of 16,600 people, the area is estimated to have grown by 1,156 people (7.0%), based on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 17,554 as of June 2025 and 393 validated new addresses since the Census date. Residents are somewhat younger than the typical Australian area, with a median age of 37, and the area shows moderate population expansion.
The area combines strong service amenity with notable healthcare and education employment, as well as pronounced hospitality employment, a substantial public administration employment focus, and a marked proportion of residents aged 85 and over. Its peaceful suburban atmosphere includes parks, recreational facilities and sports clubs, alongside shopping precincts and local schools. Tree-lined streets and architecturally designed homes contribute to its welcoming, family-friendly character.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 14,374 in 2001 and 17,554 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 17,756 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 14.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.7%.
Adamstown - Kotara ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for amenities and the 83rd for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Adamstown - Kotara is $727 a week, up 11.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 25% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.3%.
25% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $450 in 2017, $738 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $323 in 2017, $570 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Princeton Avenue, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289 | $1,300,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 14 Elvidge Crescent, Kotara South NSW 2289 | $920,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 4/292 Park Avenue, Kotara NSW 2289 | $675,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 21 Montrose Avenue, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289 | $470,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 6/170 Gosford Road, Adamstown NSW 2289 | $500,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 160 Park Avenue, Kotara NSW 2289 | $1,050,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 8/298 Park Avenue, Kotara NSW 2289 | $750,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 8/195 Gosford Road, Adamstown NSW 2289 | $670,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 167 Park Avenue, Kotara NSW 2289 | $980,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 30 South Street, Adamstown NSW 2289 | $1,920,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 24 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $1,059,750 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $727 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +11.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.29m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $827k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,059,750 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 24 Jul 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $738 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +7.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $570 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +14.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Newcastle | $652 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Newcastle, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 316 tracked applications: 129 approved, 49 under assessment, 138 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 6 projects in Adamstown - Kotara (2 under construction) and 80 more in the surrounding area.
Scentre Group is progressing plans for a significant mixed-use redevelopment of the Westfield Kotara site to create a 'town centre of the future.' The project involves integrating high-density residential housing with the established retail hub, utilising approximately 60% of existing land currently used for car parks.
A luxury over-55s residential development featuring 178 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments nestled within the Merewether Golf Club, including a new clubhouse and amenities like a health club, spa, swimming pool, cinema, communal kitchen, and workshop.
The Kotara Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Precinct is a state-led rezoning initiative aimed at increasing housing supply within 400m of Kotara station. The planning controls, which became effective in May 2024, facilitate mid-rise residential flat buildings and shop-top housing with heights up to 22m.
The Adamstown Renewal Corridor is a strategic urban renewal initiative under the Newcastle Development Control Plan, promoting housing intensification, mixed-use developments, economic renewal, and redevelopments of specific sites to enhance density, streetscapes, and public spaces. It targets an additional 700 dwellings along the corridor.
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building delivering an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, increased ICU capacity, and specialised care units.
Retail project involving Stage 1 demolition works for the Woolworths store in Broadmeadow. Part of a larger retail development or refurbishment.
The Hunter Indoor Sports Centre is a proposed 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex on Wallarah and Blackley Ovals in New Lambton, Newcastle. It would replace the ageing Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow, which must be vacated by early 2028 to make way for the Broadmeadow Place Strategy housing redevelopment.
A $300 million landmark seniors living and aged care development on the former TAFE campus at Tiral Street, Charlestown. Stage 1 delivers a 120-bed residential aged care home and 96 independent living units (ILUs). Stage 2 adds 107 ILUs and 133 residential apartments across four buildings ranging from 5 to 14 storeys.
The Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Expansion is a $137.3 million healthcare facility enhancement delivered by Ramsay Health Care at 3 Sydney Street in Gateshead.
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. Construction has reached a major milestone with the bypass alignment fully connected and all major bridges completed.
DA approved development site for 27 apartments and one commercial space on a 1,214sqm corner block with 23 on-site car parks. The low-rise residential apartment complex is strategically positioned within walking distance of Charlestown Square and public transport links, targeting first home owners, affordable housing and investors.
A 14-unit residential building providing a combination of social, affordable, and market-rate rental apartments to address housing affordability in the local government area.
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Estimated completion year of the 42 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2021 1, 2022 0, 2023 0, 2024 0, 2025 3, 2026 9, 2027 11, 2028 11, 2029 1, 2030 2, 2031 2, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 25 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 316 substantial development applications lodged in and around Adamstown - Kotara over the past 5 years, 175 in the last 12 months; 49 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 0, 2022 22, 2023 12, 2024 52, 2025 60, 2026 (to Oct) 170.
Key application 40 King Street, Adamstown Aged Care | $77m | 178 dwellings | 6 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 316 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 175 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 88 | ABS building approvals | 76th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 129 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 49 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 include: Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment (Planning); Kotara Transport Oriented Development Precinct (Approved); Adamstown Renewal Corridor (Planning); John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct (Construction); and Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC) (Under Assessment). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Adamstown - Kotara among the top 17% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 area has seen 273 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Adamstown - Kotara SA2's current population of 17,756 has been supported by 88 approvals on average over recent years.
The Adamstown - Kotara SA2 has seen 5.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 201 people in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Adamstown - Kotara SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 88, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 has grown by approximately 982 people, while 440 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Adamstown - Kotara reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,756 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,215 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 74th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 16,600 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,156 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 8.02 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 was estimated to be approximately 17,756 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 17,554 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The adamstown - kotara sa2 has added approximately 1,156 people and shown a 6.96% increase from the 16,600 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is estimated at 2,214 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.9% per annum.
Population growth in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is driven by: Natural increase (44.5%), Overseas migration (44.1%), Interstate migration (11.5%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 44.5% of overall population gains.
Adamstown - Kotara's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 27.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 at 37 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Adamstown - Kotara is 6 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 14.4% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 7.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most under-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (7.4% vs 12.3%) and 75-84 year-olds (5.2% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.0% of the population in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.8% of the population in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 79% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $66,851 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 77th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $81,560 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,071 | 2021 Census, weekly | 70th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $937 | 2021 Census, weekly | 71st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 31.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,525 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 18.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is approximately $71,116. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $66,851.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is approximately $86,764. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $81,560.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is approximately $71,116 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $66,851 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is approximately $86,764 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $81,560 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Adamstown - Kotara SA2's households (~30.7% / 1,912 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.7% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is $2,071/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is $2,525/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is $937/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is well above average nationally, with the median assessed at $66,851 while the average income stands at $81,560. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $55,733 and an average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $71,116 (median) and $86,764 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is $7,682 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The adamstown - kotara sa2's disposable income is $7,682 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Adamstown - Kotara exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 9,806 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 16,579 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,141 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 has approximately 9,806 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.3%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 stands at 3.3%, which is 0.8 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (19.6% of employment), education & training (11.7%), and construction (8.9%). Other significant employers include professional & technical and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is 71.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The adamstown - kotara sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 8.7% of the local workforce compared to 5.1% across Regional NSW. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The adamstown - kotara sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Adamstown - Kotara ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 23.5% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 34.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 22.4% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 32.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
34.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
32.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The adamstown - kotara sa2 ranks in the 71th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (23.5%), Certificate (22.4%), Advanced Diploma (11.1%).
30.9% of the population in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.5% in primary school, 7.7% in secondary school, 6.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is 1055, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 8 schools within the Adamstown - Kotara SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 3,672 students.
The adamstown - kotara sa2 includes 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 combined school.
Adamstown - Kotara features high concentrations of group households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.6 people | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 23.7% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 33.7% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,221 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,654 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 71.7% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 had 6,221 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.0% to an estimated 6,654 households today.
The average household size in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is 2.6 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 71.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (23.7%), group households (4.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,460 family households, couples with children account for 33.7% of all households, couples without children at home 26.2%, and single parent families 10.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 have an average of 1.5 children, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 46.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 37.7% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 23.7% of all households in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.5% of households, above the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Adamstown - Kotara ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 12.8% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 91.6% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 93.0% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 87.2% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
Adamstown - Kotara was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 91.6% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Adamstown - Kotara was found to be Christianity, which makes up 48.7% of people in Adamstown - Kotara. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Adamstown - Kotara are English, comprising 30.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 28.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Adamstown - Kotara (vs 0.5% across Regional NSW), Macedonian at 1.3% (vs 0.4%) and Scottish at 8.7% (vs 8.0%).
12.8% of the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
8.4% of the population in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
2.1% of the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
93.0% of the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Adamstown - Kotara is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 27.4% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 35.4% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 82.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 76th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 37.2% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $410 | 2021 Census, weekly | 68th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 41st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 50th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Adamstown - Kotara SA2, 35.4% of homes are owned outright, 37.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 27.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 82.1% of dwellings in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 are houses.
In the Adamstown - Kotara SA2, 6.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 11.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 stands at 35.4%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is $2,167, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is $1,292, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Adamstown - Kotara SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.1% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 19.8% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 consists of 82.1% detached houses, 11.0% semi-detached dwellings, 6.8% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Adamstown - Kotara consumes approximately 14.4% of median household income ($8,967 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Adamstown - Kotara show attached dwellings contributing 85% of approvals compared to 18% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 15% of applications versus 82% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Adamstown - Kotara's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 57.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 71st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 68.7% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 75.6% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
Around 57.8% of people in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Adamstown - Kotara SA2, 4.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
7.9% of people in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.5% of the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.5% of people in the Adamstown - Kotara SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Adamstown - Kotara SA2, 57.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 77 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 77th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 219 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,084 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 63rd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 81 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 59 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 31.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 219 public transport stops within the Adamstown - Kotara SA2.
The Adamstown - Kotara SA2 has 3,084 weekly trips across 59 routes, averaging 440 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 124 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 369 m away and the nearest school 429 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 219 stops nearby, 3,084 weekly trips, access rating 77 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 100 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | |
| Nearest child care | 369 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 429 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 659 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 664 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 751 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 833 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 8 long day care centres with 528 places in Adamstown - Kotara, about 2.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Adamstown - Kotara among the top 17% of areas assessed nationwide.
Adamstown - Kotara ranks in the 51st percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Adamstown - Kotara's resilient property market has recorded 395 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 95% residential and 5% commercial transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Adamstown - Kotara reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Adamstown - Kotara's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 79% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Adamstown - Kotara exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators.
The educational profile of Adamstown - Kotara ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Adamstown - Kotara features high concentrations of group households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Adamstown - Kotara ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Adamstown - Kotara is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
Adamstown - Kotara's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Adamstown - Kotara has an estimated 17,756 residents, up 7.0% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Adamstown - Kotara.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Adamstown - Kotara.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (111031222). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Adamstown - Kotara from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Adamstown - Kotara with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
