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 25,920 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,065 people (8.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,855 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 24,546 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,905 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bass Hill - Georges Hall's 8.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (7.6%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which 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 4.6% 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 has recorded around 137 residential properties granted approval annually, with 689 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 86 so far in FY-26. Given an average of only 1 new resident per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $326,000. There have also been $20.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Bass Hill - Georges Hall shows comparable development activity (per person), maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. New development consists of 34.0% standalone homes and 66.0% attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 78.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 208 people per approval, Bass Hill - Georges Hall reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate Bass Hill - Georges Hall will gain 1,195 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the 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, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Bass Hill - Georges Hall features a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 10.8%, and 4.6% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 9,619 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 6.6% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (56.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 35.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.0% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while the labour force increased by 5.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bass Hill - Georges Hall. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Bass Hill - Georges Hall SA2 is below the national average, with the median assessed at $46,450 while the average income stands at $57,141. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $50,565 (median) and $62,204 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, individual incomes lag at the 6th percentile ($539 weekly), while household income performs better at the 29th percentile. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.4% of residents (7,361 people), 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

Dwelling structure within Bass Hill - Georges Hall, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 77.9% houses and 22.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Bass Hill - Georges Hall was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 32.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.6%) or rented (34.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Sydney metro average at $2,400, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Bass Hill - Georges Hall's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding 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 dominate at 79.7% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 people is 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.7%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (20.7%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 202 active transport stops operating within Bass Hill - Georges Hall, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 27 individual routes, collectively providing 1,497 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 134 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 89%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 35.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 213 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~12,337 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.2% and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 74.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (4,116 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 36.8% of its population born overseas and 59.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Bass Hill - Georges Hall is Christianity, making up 47.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 34.5% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bass Hill - Georges Hall are Lebanese, comprising 21.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 2.6%, Other, comprising 19.8% of the population, and Australian, comprising 15.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Vietnamese is notably overrepresented at 8.3% of Bass Hill - Georges Hall (vs 1.8% regionally), Macedonian at 1.5% (vs 0.4%), and Greek at 3.4% (vs 1.9%).

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

Bass Hill - Georges Hall's median age of 35 years stands slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 as well as somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 5 - 14 age group shows strong representation at 15.8% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.8%. In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.7% to 16.1% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 2.7% to 2.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Bass Hill - Georges Hall. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding 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 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups will see reduced numbers.