Albion Park - Macquarie Pass
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Albion Park - Macquarie Pass lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's population is around 24,111 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 19,026 people, a rise of 5,085 individuals (26.7%). The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 22,702 in June 2024 and an additional 1,125 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 320 persons per square kilometer. Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's growth exceeded both non-metro areas (5.1%) and its SA4 region. Migration from other states contributed approximately 78.8% to overall population gains, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate exceptional growth in the area, expected to grow by 12,880 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 47.6% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has seen approximately 372 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 1,864 homes have been approved, with an additional 112 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 3.5 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period.

This high demand has outpaced supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new properties is around $265,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $1.3 million, suggesting a primary focus on residential development. Compared to the rest of NSW, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has 126.0% more development activity per person as of recently. This high level of activity is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest in the area. New building activity comprises 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 88.0% houses.

This change may reflect diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences, as well as housing affordability needs. With around 72 people moving to the area for each dwelling approval, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts project an increase of 11,467 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond projections.

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 26 such projects that are likely to affect this area. Notable among these are Tripoli Way Extension, Mount Terry Estate, Albion Park Rail Residential Development - Riverside Estate, and Albion Park Rail Cycling and Walking Path Network. The following list outlines those projects deemed most relevant.

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Employment performance in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 3.1% as of June 2025.

There are 12,049 residents employed, which is 0.5% below the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation stands at 68.1%, higher than the Rest of NSW average of 56.4%. Major industries for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment levels are notably high at 1.2 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is lower at 0.4% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass increased by 0.5%, while labour force grew by 0.8%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1% with labour force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project an overall expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is $54,718 and average income is $63,951. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $61,618 (median) and $72,015 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 39.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 29.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, placing disposable income at the 69th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 87.5% houses and 12.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 79.0% houses and 21.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass was at 28.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (53.1%) or rented (18.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of June 2021, was $2,167, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average. The median weekly rent figure stood at $480, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 83.9% of all households, including 42.2% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The university qualification rate in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is 16.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (34.8%). Educational participation is high at 30.1%, including primary education (11.0%), secondary education (8.0%), and tertiary education (3.3%).

There are eight schools in the area, educating approximately 4,111 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008). The educational mix includes five primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 17.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.3, indicating a role as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has 131 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses via 51 distinct routes, offering a total of 748 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average proximity to the nearest stop is 179 meters.

Daily service frequency across all routes is 106 trips, equating to about five weekly trips per individual stop.

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass'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

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population, although higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~12,344 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.3% and 8.4% of residents respectively. A majority (69.1%) report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.2% across Rest of NSW. The area has 12.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,972 people), lower than the 20.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Albion Park-Macquarie Pass showed cultural diversity below average, with 87.0% born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 93.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the primary religion, comprising 56.8%, compared to 57.3% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (30.2%), English (29.7%), Scottish (6.9%).

Notable divergences included Spanish at 1.1% locally vs 1.0% regionally, Macedonian at 1.1% vs 1.9%, and Maltese at 1.5% vs 1.3%.

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

The median age in Albion Park-Macquarie Pass is 33 years, which is considerably lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and substantially under the national average of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 16.4% locally, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.4% to 15.8% of the population, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 10.9% to 9.3%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.3% to 11.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Albion Park-Macquarie Pass, with the 35 to 44 age group expected to grow by 70%, reaching 6,472 people from the current 3,811.