Adamstown - Kotara
Statistical Area - sa2

Adamstown - Kotara has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Adamstown-Kotara's population is approximately 17,380 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 780 people, a growth rate of 4.7%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 16,600. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,326 in June 2024 and an additional 193 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,167 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.7% since the census is comparable to the non-metro area's growth rate of 4.8%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest population numbers, the area is expected to increase by 1,237 persons to reach a total population of approximately 18,617 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 6.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Adamstown - Kotara among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Adamstown-Kotara has recorded approximately 77 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 387 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.2 new residents per year are gained for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $518,000.

This financial year has seen $12.9 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of NSW, Adamstown-Kotara records 16.0% less building activity per person, placing it among the 57th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity comprises 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift contrasts with the current housing mix of 82.0% houses, indicating reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. Adamstown-Kotara has around 276 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating characteristics of a low-density area.

Future projections indicate that Adamstown-Kotara will add approximately 1,183 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Adamstown - Kotara has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include The Merewether Residences, Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment, Kotara Transport Oriented Development Precinct, and Woolworths Broadmeadow - Stage 1 Demolition. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Adamstown - Kotara demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Adamstown-Kotara has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the past year.

In June 2025, 9,922 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.2% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Adamstown-Kotara was 68.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.3% of Adamstown-Kotara's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, labour force by 2.5%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Adamstown-Kotara's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Adamstown - Kotara had a median income among taxpayers of $58,506. The average income stood at $72,791. Nationally, the median and average incomes were $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $65,884 and $81,970 based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Adamstown - Kotara were at the 71st percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprised 30.7% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (5,335 residents). High earners accounted for 31.7%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing expenses constituted 14.4% of income. Residents ranked within the 73rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Adamstown - Kotara is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Adamstown-Kotara's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 82.1% houses and 18.0% other dwellings, compared to Non-Metro NSW's 72.5% houses and 27.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Adamstown-Kotara was 35.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented ones at 27.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. Median weekly rent in Adamstown-Kotara was $410, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Adamstown-Kotara's median monthly mortgage repayment exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rent was $410, above the national figure of $375.

Adamstown - Kotara features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 71.7% of all households, including 33.7% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.3%, with lone person households at 23.7% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Adamstown - Kotara exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Adamstown-Kotara is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 34% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas make up 11.1% and certificates account for 22.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 6.8% pursuing tertiary education. There are 8 schools operating within Adamstown-Kotara, educating approximately 3,672 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1055). The educational mix includes 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 21.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.6, indicating that Adamstown-Kotara serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Adamstown-Kotara has 180 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 59 individual routes that collectively facilitate 3,143 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 124 meters from the nearest stop.

Services average 449 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per stop.

Adamstown - Kotara's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Adamstown - Kotara residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 56% (~9,732 people) of the total population has private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.5 and 7.9% of residents respectively. Around 68.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. The area has 15.3% (2,652 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those among the broader population.

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 shows lower cultural diversity, with 87.2% born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 91.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 48.7%. Judaism's representation is slightly higher than the regional average, at 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (30.0%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (9.6%). Notable differences exist in Welsh (0.9% vs 0.8%), Macedonian (1.3% vs 0.8%), and Scottish (8.7% vs 8.4%) populations compared to the rest of NSW.

Adamstown - Kotara's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Adamstown-Kotara is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years, and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 14.9% of the population in Adamstown-Kotara, compared to Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 7.3%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.5% to 14.9% of the population. Conversely, the 75-84 cohort has decreased from 6.0% to 5.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Adamstown-Kotara. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 28%, reaching 3,312 people from the current 2,589. Conversely, the 75-84 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.