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

Bass Hill - Georges Hall's population was around 25,920 as of February 2026. This reflected an increase of 2,065 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,855. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 24,546 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 2,905 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area's growth rate of 8.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.6%) and the state level, indicating its status as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.8% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for each SA2 area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by approximately 2,570 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 4.6% 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 granted approximately 137 residential property approvals annually. Between FY2021 and FY2025, around 689 homes were approved, with an additional 74 approved in FY2026 so far. On average, one new resident was recorded per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost of new properties is $326,000. In FY2026, there have been $20.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. New developments consist of 34.0% standalone homes and 66.0% attached dwellings, representing a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 78.0% houses. This trend reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyle needs.

At around 208 people per approval, Bass Hill-Georges Hall indicates a developing area with a projected population gain of 1,195 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Bass Hill - Georges Hall has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely 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 details those most 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. Its unemployment rate was 10.9% in September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%.

As of that date, 9,536 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was higher than Greater Sydney's by 6.7%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 56.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents, 35.7%, worked from home according to Census responses. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services had lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force grew by 4.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and a smaller increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The latest AreaSearch postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Bass Hill - Georges Hall SA2 is $46,450, with average income at $57,141. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Using Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $50,565 (median) and $62,204 (average). The 2021 Census shows individual incomes at the 6th percentile ($539 weekly), with household income at the 29th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 28.4% of residents fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket (7,361 people). 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 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bass Hill-Georges Hall stood at 32.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.6% and rented dwellings at 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bass Hill-Georges Hall's mortgage repayments were 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 account for 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 make up 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, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (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

Bass Hill - Georges Hall has 202 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 27 different routes that together facilitate 1,497 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 134 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards to other areas due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 89% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 35.7% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 213 trips per day, equating to approximately seven weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this information, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the area's centerpoint.

Health performance in Bass Hill - Georges Hall is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Bass Hill-Georges Hall faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~12,337 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (6.2%). 74.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence but health outcomes among seniors present challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population. The area has 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (4,116 people).

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 notable cultural diversity, with 36.8% of its population born overseas and 59.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bass Hill-Georges Hall, comprising 47.0% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 34.5% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Lebanese (21.2%), Other (19.8%), and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Vietnamese (8.3%), Macedonian (1.5%), and Greek (3.4%) populations are higher than the regional averages of 1.8%, 0.4%, and 1.9% respectively.

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

Bass Hill - Georges Hall has a median age of 35 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 15.8% of the population, higher than in Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort comprises 11.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.7% to 16.1%, and the 85+ cohort has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Bass Hill - Georges Hall. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise by 358 people (64%), from 559 to 918. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.