Beresfield - Hexham

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 8,687 as of November 2025. This figure indicates an increase of 126 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,561. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,680 in June 2024 and an additional 150 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 146 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 55.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is anticipated. Beresfield-Hexham is expected to increase by 270 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 3.0% over the 17-year period.

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, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were noted between FY21 and FY25. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options while enabling population growth.

The average value of new properties constructed is $208,000, reflecting relatively affordable housing options. In FY26, $57.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Beresfield-Hexham has significantly less development activity, 67.0% below regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though recent periods show increased development activity. Recent construction comprises 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. This shift from the area's current housing composition (93.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 527 people, reflecting a quiet development environment. Future projections estimate Beresfield-Hexham to add 263 residents by 2041 at current development rates, comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Beresfield - Hexham has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 18 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, Beresfield Residential Precinct, and Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication.

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Employment conditions in Beresfield - Hexham face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Beresfield-Hexham has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 8.6% as of September 2015. In the past year, employment grew by an estimated 1.2%.

As of September 2025, 3,904 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher at 4.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Workforce participation is similar to the regional average at 61.5%. Only 12.0% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction.

Manufacturing has a particularly high representation with an employment share twice the regional level. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 5.7%, compared to the regional average of 9.6%. There is one worker for every resident, indicating that Beresfield-Hexham functions as an employment hub. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.2% while labour force increased by 3.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 2.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a decrease in employment by 0.5%, with a slight contraction in labour force and an increase in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beresfield-Hexham's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Beresfield - Hexham SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,619. The average income stood at $68,494. This was slightly above national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 for Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,901 (median) and $74,563 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Beresfield - Hexham all fall between the 16th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 30.3% of residents (2,632 people) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Beresfield-Hexham, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beresfield-Hexham was at 35.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (34.2%) or rented (29.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,450, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent was $340, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Beresfield-Hexham's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,450 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less at $340 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 31.6%, with lone person households making up 28.3% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with the average in the Rest of NSW.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 9.6%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (31.6%).

Educational participation is 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.

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

Beresfield-Hexham has 113 active public transport stops offering train and bus services. These are served by 80 routes, facilitating 4,690 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, being typically 158 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with cars remaining the primary mode at 93%. The area has an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 12% of residents work from home, which could be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 670 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 41 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

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

Beresfield - Hexham faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 53% of the total population (~4,630 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.5%) and mental health issues (10.9%). However, 57.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges with higher chronic condition rates. The area has 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,773 people), lower than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

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, in a cultural diversity assessment conducted on 25th June 2021, showed below-average diversity with 91.2% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.4%), English (31.5%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.5%).

Notable differences existed in the representation of Maori (0.7% vs regional 0.3%), Macedonian (0.2% vs 0.4%), and Samoan (0.2% vs 0.1%) groups.

Beresfield - Hexham's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age of Beresfield-Hexham is 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 16.2% of the population in Beresfield-Hexham, higher than Rest of NSW's percentage. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort comprises 10.5%, which is less prevalent compared to Rest of NSW. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 14.5% to 16.2% of the population, while the 35-44 cohort rose from 10.8% to 12.4%. However, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 11.8% to 10.4%, and the 55-64 group fell from 12.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Beresfield-Hexham's age profile. The 25-34 group is expected to grow by 19% (adding 265 people), reaching a total of 1,669 from the current 1,403. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 5-14 age cohorts.