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 is 8,689 as of Feb 2026, up by 128 people from the 2021 Census figure of 8,561. This increase is estimated using ABS data and validated new addresses between Jun 2024 and the Census date. The population density is 146 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.1% of recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 270 persons, reflecting a 3.0% total growth over 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, 10 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed has been observed. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options and facilitating population growth.

The average construction value of new properties is $208,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY26, $57.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Beresfield-Hexham has significantly less development activity, at 67.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. 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 represents a shift from the current housing makeup of 93.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 527 people, reflecting the quiet development environment. Future projections suggest Beresfield-Hexham will add 261 residents by 2041, with 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 in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, Beresfield Residential Precinct, and Thornton Rail Bridge Duplication. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 8.6% as of September 2025. This rate is 4.8% higher than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. The employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.2%.

There are 3,904 residents currently employed. Workforce participation in Beresfield-Hexham is similar to that of the Rest of NSW, at 61.5%. According to Census data, only 12.0% of residents work from home. The key industries for employment among residents are health care and social assistance, manufacturing, and construction.

The area specializes in manufacturing, with an employment share twice the regional level. Conversely, education and training have lower representation at 5.7%, compared to the regional average of 9.6%. Beresfield-Hexham functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents, with a ratio of 1.0 worker per resident. It attracts workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.2% while the labour force increased by 3.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. In comparison, the Rest of NSW saw a fall in employment by 0.5%, a contraction in labour force by 0.1%, and an increase in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beresfield-Hexham's employment mix suggests local employment should 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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Beresfield - Hexham SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,619 and an average level of $68,494. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates project a median income of approximately $64,901 and an average income of $74,563 as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Beresfield - Hexham fall between the 16th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 30.3% of residents (2,632 people) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to surrounding regions where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Beresfield - Hexham, 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

Beresfield-Hexham's dwellings, as per the latest Census, comprised 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings. Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% 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 $1,733. Median weekly rent in Beresfield-Hexham was $340, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, mortgage repayments were 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 make up the remaining 31.6%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 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's university qualification rate is 9.6%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (31.6%). Educational participation is high at 26.5%, with 10.0% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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.

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 stops are served by 80 routes, providing 4690 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, typically living 158 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 93%. There is an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 12% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

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

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, as indicated by 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 (~4,631 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.5%) and mental health issues (10.9%), while 57.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,779 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are generally in line 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, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016 data, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 91.2% born in Australia and 92.2% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 94.9%. Christianity was the major religion, comprising 54.6%, slightly lower than the Rest of NSW's 55.9%.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (33.4%), English (31.5%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.5%) were the top three groups. Notably, Maori (0.7% vs regional 0.3%), Macedonian (0.2% vs 0.4%), and Samoan (0.2% vs 0.1%) groups had higher representations than the regional averages.

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

The median age of Beresfield - Hexham is 38, which is less than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 but equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 16.5% of the population compared to Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 10.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has increased from 10.8% to 12.9%, and the 25-34 cohort has risen from 14.5% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.2%, and the 55-64 group has fallen from 12.4% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Beresfield - Hexham's age profile will significantly change. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 17%, reaching 1,669 people from the current 1,431. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 65-74 and 5-14 cohorts.