Bexley - North

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

Bexley - North's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 10,190 people. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census count of 10,145 people, indicating a rise of 45 individuals (0.4%). The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,184 in June 2025 and the addition of 89 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,919 persons per square kilometer, placing Bexley - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver behind this growth.

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 from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Bexley - North is expected to grow by 232 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.2% over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bexley - North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Bexley - North has averaged approximately 42 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 30, 2021, totalling 214 homes. As of July-September 2026 (FY-26), 14 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $387,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley - North records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 51st percentile of areas assessed nationally. In terms of new building activity, approximately 40.0% are detached houses and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards compact living that offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant change from existing housing patterns, which currently consist of 64.0% houses. The population density in Bexley - North is around 317 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low-density area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bexley - North is expected to grow by approximately 226 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that may impact this area. Notable ones include Georges River Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation, The Parq, and Bexley North High Density Residential Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Bexley - North maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Bexley - North has a well-educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 5.6%.

As of December 2025, there were 5,485 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, 0.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 38.1% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Professional & technical services are under-represented at 8.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, while labour force increased by 5.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and unemployment rise marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bexley - North's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2023 indicates that median income in Bexley - North SA2 was $56,102 with an average income of $71,780. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Using Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ended June 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $61,892 (median) and $79,188 (average). According to the 2021 Census data, household income ranks at the 62nd percentile ($1,949 weekly), while personal income sits at the 34th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 32.0% of locals (3,260 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket. High housing costs consume 17.8% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 60th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Bexley - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Bexley - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.7% houses and 36.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bexley - North stood at 37.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.1% and rented ones at 24.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Bexley - North was $520, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bexley - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bexley - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.8% of all households, including 44.5% couples with children, 20.9% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Bexley - North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 28.4%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 38.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.6% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 17.8%. Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bexley - North has 79 active public transport stops, served by 27 bus routes. These provide a total of 2,930 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 141 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars are the dominant mode of transport at 82%, with trains used by 9%. The average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 38.1% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 418 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bexley - North is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Bexley North faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high among both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population, around 5,594 people, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.8% and 5.3% of residents respectively. Around 75.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over, around 1,900 people, which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. National rankings for health indicators are even higher than the general population.

Bexley - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bexley-North scores highly in cultural diversity, with 40.9% of its population born overseas and 56.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Bexley-North is Christianity, comprising 54.6% of the population. Islam makes up 21.0%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (14.5%), Lebanese (13.6%), which is much higher than the regional average of 2.6%, and Australian (12.7%), notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Notably, Greek (10.0% vs regional 1.9%), Macedonian (4.8% vs regional 0.4%), and Serbian (0.6% vs regional 0.5%) groups are overrepresented in Bexley-North.

Bexley - North's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Bexley - North is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 65-74 age group is notably over-represented in Bexley - North at 10.1%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group grew from 11.8% to 13.3%, and the 15 to 24 age group increased from 12.3% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 85+ age group declined from 3.6% to 2.3%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 13.2% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Bexley - North. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 53% (337 people), reaching 971 from 633, with residents aged 65 and older representing 83% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.