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

As of November 2025, Bass Hill - Georges Hall's population is approximately 24,574, marking a 3.0% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 23,855 people. This rise is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures: 24,552 as of June 2024 and an additional 103 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 2,754 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Over the past decade, Bass Hill - Georges Hall has maintained a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outperforming its SA4 region. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 70.8% of recent population gains. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Bass Hill - Georges Hall is projected to increase by approximately 2,570 persons, reflecting a total gain of around 10.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Bass Hill - Georges Hall recorded approximately 137 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 689 homes were approved, and as of FY-26, about 63 have been approved so far. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years was one.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is approximately $326,000. In FY-26 alone, there have been around $20.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity relative to Greater Sydney. Bass Hill - Georges Hall's development activity per person is comparable to that of the broader area, maintaining market balance. The new development consists of approximately 34.0% standalone homes and 66.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently around 78.0% houses.

This trend indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 208 people per approval, Bass Hill - Georges Hall is considered a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain around 2,541 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified thirty projects expected to affect the region. Notable initiatives include 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 likely to be relevant.

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The labour market performance in Bass Hill - Georges Hall lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Bass Hill - Georges Hall has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 10.9% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year.

There are 9,536 residents in work, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's at 6.7%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 41.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, but labour force grew by 4.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded lower employment and labour force growth with a smaller increase in unemployment. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted slightly at -0.03% while the state unemployment rate was 3.9%. National employment forecasts suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Bass Hill - Georges Hall's employment mix suggests 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Bass Hill - Georges Hall SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $42,175 and the average income stands at $53,708. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $47,493 (median) and $60,481 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes lag at the 6th percentile ($539 weekly), while household income performs better at the 29th percentile. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.4% of residents (6,979 people). This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. 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). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bass Hill-Georges Hall stood at 32.1%, similar to the Sydney metro level. Mortgaged dwellings made up 33.6%, while rented dwellings accounted for 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,240 and significantly above the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Bass Hill-Georges Hall was $400, slightly lower than the Sydney metro figure of $425 but still exceeding the national average of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is 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, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (20.7%). Educational participation is high, with 36.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (13.5%), secondary (11.0%), and tertiary (5.6%) levels.

Educational participation is notably 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

Bass Hill - Georges Hall has 194 active public transport stops operating. These are all bus stops serviced by 33 different routes. Together, these provide 1,981 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 134 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 283 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 in its general population compared to national averages but higher among older at-risk groups. Private health cover is low here, around 47% (~11,549 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Common medical conditions include arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (6.2%), while 74.4% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 75.8%. The area has 15.8% residents aged 65 and over (3,872 people), with health outcomes among seniors needing more attention.

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 residents born overseas and 59.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Bass Hill-Georges Hall, practiced by 47.0%. Islam is overrepresented, comprising 34.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 27.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are Lebanese (21.2%), Other (19.8%), and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Vietnamese (8.3%) and Macedonian (1.5%) are overrepresented, while Greek (3.4%) is evenly represented 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 younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 15.8% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. The 25-34 age cohort makes up 12.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. From 2021 to present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.7% to 15.7%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Bass Hill-Georges Hall. The 15-24 age cohort is expected to increase by 480 people (12%), rising from 3,865 to 4,346. Conversely, population declines are forecasted for the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups.