Beresfield - Hexham
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Beresfield - Hexham is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Beresfield-Hexham's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 8,980 by November 2025. This marks an increase of 419 people, a rise of 4.9% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,561. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 8,680 in June 2024 and an additional 150 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 151 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Beresfield-Hexham's growth rate since the census, at 4.9%, is close to that of non-metro areas (5.1%), suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.1% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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. Based on projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. Beresfield-Hexham is expected to increase by 270 persons by 2041, recording a decrease of 0.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Beresfield - Hexham, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Beresfield - Hexham has averaged approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 78 homes. As of FY26, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were noted between FY21 and FY25. This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and enabling population growth.

The average construction value of these properties was $208,000, lower than regional norms, offering affordable housing options. In FY26, $57.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high local commercial activity. However, compared to the Rest of NSW, Beresfield - Hexham has significantly less development activity, 67.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties but recent periods show increased development activity. The area's new building activity comprises 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% attached dwellings, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 93.0% houses.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 527 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Beresfield - Hexham may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Beresfield - Hexham has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 18 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, Beresfield Residential Precinct, M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace (scheduled for completion in late 2023), and Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication (commenced in April 2021). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Beresfield - Hexham faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Beresfield-Hexham has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year.

There were 3,941 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 4.3%, higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction, with manufacturing at 2.0 times the regional average. However, education & training has lower representation at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 9.6%. There is one worker for every resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.7% while labour force rose by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beresfield-Hexham's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Beresfield - Hexham had a median income among taxpayers of $55,616 and an average income of $64,656. Nationally, the median income was $57,079 and the average was $68,327 in the same period. In Rest of NSW, these figures were $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates for Beresfield - Hexham would be approximately $62,629 (median) and $72,809 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes in Beresfield - Hexham fell between the 16th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 30.3% of individuals (2,720 people) had an income range of $1,500 to $2,999, similar to the regional figure of 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 15th percentile nationally.

Beresfield - Hexham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Beresfield-Hexham's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beresfield-Hexham was 35.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.2% and rented ones at 29.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,450, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. Median weekly rent in Beresfield-Hexham was $340, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Beresfield - Hexham has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 68.4% of all households, including 23.9% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 17.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.6%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households making up 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NSW.

Beresfield - Hexham faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates of 9.6% substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 7.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (31.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education. A robust network of 8 schools operates within Beresfield - Hexham, educating approximately 1,590 students. The area demonstrates varied educational conditions across Beresfield - Hexham, with the educational mix including 5 primary, 1 secondary, 1 K-12 school, and a specialist school addressing specific learning needs. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Beresfield-Hexham has 100 active transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 81 individual routes, facilitating 4,994 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 158 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 713 trips per day, equating to about 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Beresfield - Hexham is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Beresfield-Hexham faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, compared to the average SA2 area's 55.6%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.5%) and mental health issues (10.9%), while 57.6% report no medical ailments. The area has a higher proportion of seniors, at 20.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 16.7%. Health outcomes among seniors largely align with the general population's profile.

Beresfield - Hexham is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Beresfield-Hexham, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity below average with 91.2% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% being Australian citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 54.6%, compared to 47.7% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.4%), English (31.5%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.5%).

Notably, Maori (0.7%) and Samoan (0.2%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively. Macedonian was underrepresented at 0.2%.

Beresfield - Hexham's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age of Beresfield-Hexham is 38, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure at 43 but equivalent to the national norm also at 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 16.2% of the population in Beresfield-Hexham, higher than the Rest of NSW percentage. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 10.5%. Post the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 14.5% to 16.2%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 10.8% to 12.4%. However, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.4%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant shifts in Beresfield-Hexham's age profile. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 15%, reaching 1,669 people from the current 1,451. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 65-74 and 5-14 cohorts.