Albion Park - Macquarie Pass

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 27,077 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 8,051 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,026 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,698 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,200 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 360 persons per square kilometer. Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's growth rate of 42.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW (5.9%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 78.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Albion Park - Macquarie Pass in the top 10 percent of national regional areas. The area is expected to expand by 12,880 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 31.4% in total over the 17 years.

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 recorded approximately 372 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1864 homes. In FY26 so far, 220 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.5 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually between FY21 and FY25. This demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $265,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, $1.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of NSW, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has 126% more development activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence. New developments consist of 60% standalone homes and 40% attached dwellings, expanding medium-density options. This shift from the existing housing stock (currently 88% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. The location has approximately 72 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

By 2041, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is expected to grow by 8501 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Tripoli Way Extension, Mount Terry Estate, Albion Park Rail Residential Development - Riverside Estate, and Con O'Keefe and Russell Street Precinct Master Plan. The following list details those 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, with prominent essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of September 2025, lower than the Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Employment grew by an estimated 0.8% in the past year.

There were 12,660 residents employed as of September 2025, with a local unemployment rate of 0.6%, and workforce participation at 74.0%. Approximately 22.2% of residents worked from home, based on Census responses. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly specialized, employing 1.2 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.4% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 0.8%, while labour force rose by 1.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2's median income among taxpayers was $58,771 and average income stood at $68,424 in financial year 2023. These figures are higher than Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Albion Park - Macquarie Pass would be approximately $63,978 (median) and $74,486 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 39.1% of residents (10,587 people). High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 69th percentile. 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

The dwelling structure in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.5% houses and 12.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass was at 28.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (53.1%) or rented (18.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $480, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. 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 account for 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 constitute 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 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.5%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the 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 them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (34.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has 140 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 51 different routes, together offering 746 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living just 179 metres from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 96% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.2% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 106 trips daily, equating to roughly five weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~14,432 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (9.3%) and asthma (8.4%). Conversely, 69.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 12.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,349 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 had a cultural diversity level below average, with 87.0% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 93.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Albion Park-Macquarie Pass, comprising 56.8% of people, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.2%), English (29.7%), and Scottish (6.9%).

Notably, Spanish (1.1%) Maltese (1.5%), and Macedonian (1.1%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3%, 0.4%, and 0.4% respectively.

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 significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group represents 16.3% of the local population, notably higher than the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 7.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.4% to 16.4%, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 10.9% to 9.1%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 12.3% to 11.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 35-44 age group projected to grow by 45% (2,017 people), reaching 6,472 from 4,454.