Bass Hill - Georges Hall

Population growth drivers in Bass Hill - Georges Hall are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bass Hill-Georges Hall's population is around 24,574 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 719 people (3.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,855 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 24,552 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 103 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,754 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bass Hill-Georges Hall has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 70.8% 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 2,570 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 10.3% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Bass Hill - Georges Hall when compared nationally

Bass Hill - Georges Hall granted around 137 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25689 homes were approved, with an additional 49 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, on average, one new resident settles per dwelling constructed during these years.

This pace of new construction meets or exceeds demand, providing more housing options and enabling population growth. The average cost to construct a new property is $423,000, below regional norms, offering affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial approvals reached $20.0 million, indicating steady investment activity. Comparing development activity per person with Greater Sydney, Bass Hill - Georges Hall shows similar figures, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. New developments consist of 34% standalone homes and 66% attached dwellings, shifting from the existing housing composition of 78% houses.

This trend reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse, affordable housing options. With around 208 people per approval, Bass Hill - Georges Hall is a low-density area. By 2041, population forecasts estimate an increase of 2,541 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, benefiting buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Bass Hill - Georges Hall has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Bankstown Central Masterplan, Villawood Place Mixed-Use Precinct (Stage 3 Expansion), 977 Hume Highway Lansdowne Mixed Use Development, and 77 Orchard Road Child Care Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bass Hill - Georges Hall face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Bass Hill - Georges Hall has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 10.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5%.

As of June 2025, 9,565 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 6.2%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged at 41.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing showed strong specialization with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.5% while labour force grew by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with a smaller increase in unemployment. State-level data from Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bass Hill - Georges Hall's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2022 shows that in Bass Hill - Georges Hall SA2, median income is $42,175 and average income is $53,708. This is below the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) for Greater Sydney. Based on a 12.61% increase in Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $47,493, with average income at $60,481. The 2021 Census reports individual incomes at the 6th percentile ($539 weekly) and household incomes at the 29th percentile. Income brackets show that 28.4% of residents (6,979 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the broader metropolitan region's 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 20th percentile.

Bass Hill - Georges Hall is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Bass Hill-Georges Hall, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.9% houses and 22.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Bass Hill-Georges Hall was 32.1%, similar to that of Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (33.6%) or rented (34.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, higher than Sydney metro's $2,240. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Bass Hill-Georges Hall's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Bass Hill - Georges Hall features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.7% of all households, including 43.1% couples with children, 17.5% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Bass Hill - Georges Hall shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 11.1% and certificates for 20.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 11.0% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 194 active transport stops operating within Bass Hill - Georges Hall. These comprise a mix of buses servicing 33 individual routes, collectively providing 1,981 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 134 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 283 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bass Hill - Georges Hall is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Bass Hill-Georges Hall shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages but higher in older, at-risk groups. Approximately 47% (~11,549 people) have private health cover, below the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (6.2%), with 74.4% reporting no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 75.8%. The area has 15.8% residents aged 65 and over (3,872 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Bass Hill - Georges Hall is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bass Hill-Georges Hall has high cultural diversity, with 36.8% of its population born overseas and 59.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Bass Hill-Georges Hall, comprising 47.0%. Islam is overrepresented at 34.5%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 27.9%.

The top three ancestral groups are Lebanese (21.2%), Other (19.8%), and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Vietnamese (8.3%) and Macedonian (1.5%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Bass Hill - Georges Hall's population is younger than the national pattern

Bass Hill - Georges Hall's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 15.8% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's proportion. However, the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.1%, which is less prevalent compared to other regions. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.7% to 15.7%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Bass Hill - Georges Hall. The 15-24 age cohort is projected to increase by 480 people (12%), growing from 3,865 to 4,346. Conversely, declines are forecast for the 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts.