Albion Park - Macquarie Pass
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was 23,686 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 4,660 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,026. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 22,701 in June 2024 and an additional 979 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 315 persons per square kilometer. Growth since the 2021 census was 24.5%, exceeding both the non-metro area (4.8%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Interstate migration drove this growth, contributing approximately 78.8% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 12,880 persons, reflecting a total increase of 50.2% 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 were approved, with an additional 72 approved in FY-26. Each year, on average, about 3.5 people have moved to the area for each dwelling constructed during these years.

This high demand has outpaced supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers. The average construction value of new properties is $444,000. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $1.3 million, indicating limited commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has exhibited 126.0% higher building activity per capita in recent periods, suggesting ample choice for buyers despite some moderation in development activity. This level is notably above the national average, reflecting 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 indicate decreasing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 72 people moving to the area for each dwelling approval, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate an addition of 11,892 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to readily meet demand, presenting favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 potential impact projects. Major initiatives include Tripoli Way Extension, Mount Terry Estate, Albion Park Rail Residential Development - Riverside Estate, and Albion Park Rail Cycling and Walking Path Network. Relevant projects are listed below for further detail.

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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 diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented here.

The unemployment rate was 3.1% in June 2024. In June 2025, 12,049 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is 0.6 percentage points lower than the Rest of NSW's rate. Workforce participation was at 68.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The leading industries for employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction employment levels were particularly high, at 1.2 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.4% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, while labour force grew by 0.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%. 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. 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.

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 ending June 2022 shows median income in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass at $54,718 and average income at $63,951. This compares to Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2022 to September 2025 (an estimated increase of 12.61%), current estimates would be approximately $61,618 for median income and $72,015 for average income as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass are around the 67th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 39.1% of individuals (9,261 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to regional levels where 29.9% fall into this range. High housing costs consume 16.9% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 69th percentile nationally, placing Albion Park - Macquarie Pass in the 5th decile for SEIFA income ranking.

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 per the latest Census, 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 rest either mortgaged (53.1%) or rented (18.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average, while the median weekly rent was $480, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 and 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households making up 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 8 schools in the area, educating approximately 4,111 students. The ICSEA score is 1008, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. The schools include 5 primary, 2 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 17.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.3, suggesting the area serves 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

Transport analysis indicates 131 active transport stops operating in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass, with a mix of buses serving these stops. These are covered by 51 individual routes, collectively offering 748 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 179 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 106 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 5 weekly trips per 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 conditions among the general population.

However, this prevalence is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~12,127 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.3%) and asthma (8.4%), while 69.1% of residents 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 (2,920 people), lower than the 20.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

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

Spanish (1.1%) and Macedonian (1.1%) were overrepresented, while Maltese (1.5%) was slightly higher than regional levels.

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 years and substantially under the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 16.4% locally compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.4% to 15.8% of the population. Conversely, 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 73%, reaching 6,472 people from 3,744.