Bass Hill - Georges Hall
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of Nov 2025, Bass Hill - Georges Hall's population is around 24,574. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,855 people. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 24,552 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, contributing approximately 70.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median is expected, with the area projected to grow by 2,570 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording 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 has granted around 137 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25689 homes were approved, with a further 49 approved in FY26 so far. On average, one new resident per year per dwelling constructed was recorded over these five years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially enabling population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost of new properties is $326,000. In FY26, there have been $20.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Bass Hill-Georges Hall shows comparable development activity per person relative to the broader area, maintaining market balance. New developments consist of 34.0% standalone homes and 66.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 78.0% houses.

This trend towards denser development offers accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. At around 208 people per approval, Bass Hill-Georges Hall is considered a low density area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain 2,541 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable 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 30% nationally

Thirty projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Bankstown Central Masterplan, Villawood Place Mixed-Use Precinct (Stage 3 Expansion), The Crest at Bass Hill Upgrade, and 977 Hume Highway Lansdowne Mixed Use Development. Below is a list of those most likely to be 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% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year.

There are 9,565 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 6.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags 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 has lower representation at 6.0% versus the regional average of 11.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, while labour force increased by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. 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 Bass Hill - Georges Hall's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 median assessed income in Bass Hill - Georges Hall is $42,175, with an average income of $53,708. This is below 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. The 2021 Census reports individual incomes at the 6th percentile ($539 weekly), while household income is at the 30th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 28.4% of residents (6,979 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which is consistent with broader metropolitan trends showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 21st 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). In comparison, Sydney metro had 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bass Hill-Georges Hall was 32.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (33.6%) or rented (34.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,240. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Bass Hill-Georges Hall's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and 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 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 making up 19.0% and group households comprising 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, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (20.7%). Educational participation is high at 36.6%, with 13.5% in primary education, 11.0% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Nine schools operate within Bass Hill - Georges Hall, educating approximately 3,983 students, and the area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 997) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes six primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 33 different routes that together facilitate 1,981 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 134 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 283 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 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, although higher rates are seen in older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is low here, at approximately 47% of the total population (~11,549 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2% and 6.2% of residents respectively. However, 74.4% of residents report being free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 75.8%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors (15.8%, or 3,872 people), who face specific health challenges requiring 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 a 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% of people. Islam is overrepresented, making up 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 at the regional average.

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

Bass Hill-Georges Hall's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and Australia's 38-year average. The 5-14 age group makes up 15.8% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. However, the 25-34 age cohort constitutes only 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.7% to 15.7%. By 2041, forecasts show significant demographic shifts in Bass Hill-Georges Hall. The 15-24 age cohort is projected to grow by 480 people (12%), reaching 4,346 from the current 3,865. Conversely, populations aged 5-14 and 0-4 are expected to decrease.