Area profile · Greater Sydney
Bexley - South has an estimated 16,567 residents, up 4.6% since the 2021 Census, with 111 projects tracked in the area around Bexley - South.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 13 kilometres southwest from Sydney CBD, the Bexley - South Statistical Area (Lv2) offers a desirable residential setting characterised by established neighbourhoods, abundant green spaces, quality schools, and vibrant local commercial strips. According to AreaSearch, the area has an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of approximately 16,567 as of Aug 2026, reflecting an increase of 736 people (4.6%) since the 15,831 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This ongoing demographic baseline incorporates an official ABS figure of 16,527 from June 2025 alongside an additional 46 validated new addresses identified since the Census.
The community is defined by significant cultural diversity, an above-average level of education, and a notable administrative employment base, alongside a strong presence of both apartment and semi-detached housing formats. The local populace displays a standard age profile with a median age of 38, supported by outstanding service amenity and convenient transport links.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 15,139 in 2001 and 16,527 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 16,567 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 18.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 33.7%.
Bexley - South ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 93rd for amenities.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bexley - South is $642 a week, up 1.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 19% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.2%.
19% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $578 in 2017, $792 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $422 in 2017, $596 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 Short Street, Carlton NSW 2218 | $642,500 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 6/52 Warialda Street, Kogarah NSW 2217 | $690,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 1/17 Caledonian Street, Bexley NSW 2207 | $575,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 7/6 Mill Street, Carlton NSW 2218 | $820,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 12/52 Monomeeth Street, Bexley NSW 2207 | $750,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 3/13 Washington Street, Bexley NSW 2207 | $930,000 | 10 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 2/52 Monomeeth Street, Bexley NSW 2207 | $625,000 | 1 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 5/2 Willison Road, Carlton NSW 2218 | $760,500 | 31 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 9/32 Guinea Street, Kogarah NSW 2217 | $654,200 | 27 Aug 2026 | Unit |
| 6/50 Warialda Street, Kogarah NSW 2217 | $570,000 | 27 Aug 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 29 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 29 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $775,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $642 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +1.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.79m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $750k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $775,000 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 29 Jun 2026 to 29 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $792 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $596 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Kogarah - Rockdale | $751 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Kogarah - Rockdale, over 12 months | +3.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Inner South West | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Inner South West, over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 80 tracked applications: 47 approved, 21 under assessment, 12 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 111 projects in and around Bexley - South, 23 of them under construction.
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a six storey mixed-use development comprising 26 residential units and commercial…
The Kogarah Public School upgrade involves constructing a new multipurpose hall, 24 new modern classrooms, outdoor spaces and play areas, a…
The Rise offers a collection of beautifully crafted one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Kogarah, featuring open and light-filled…
Improvements to off-leash dog park at Fry's Reserve including new fencing, seating, shade structures, landscaping, and resilient ground…
Horizon Hurstville is the final building in the Beyond masterplanned precinct at Kempt Field, delivering 179 one, two and three bedroom…
Mixed use development including residential apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space.
M6 Motorway Stage 1 delivers a four-kilometre twin tunnel connecting the M8 at Arncliffe to President Avenue in Kogarah.
A 12-storey mixed-use development featuring 65 co-living rooms, a ground-floor commercial tenancy, communal areas including a rooftop…
Fox Lane Rockdale is a $50 million boutique residential development featuring 43 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments plus two…
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville.
An 11-storey mixed-use build-to-rent development delivering 80 affordable housing apartments, two ground-floor commercial spaces, and…
Known as the Landmark Square Precinct, this urban renewal project involves the rezoning and redevelopment of a prominent site into a…
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Estimated completion year of the 52 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 9, 2026 11, 2027 16, 2028 10, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 1, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 1. 26 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 80 substantial development applications lodged in and around Bexley - South over the past 5 years, 64 in the last 12 months; 21 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 3, 2023 3, 2024 2, 2025 6, 2026 (to Oct) 64.
Key application 1A Willison Rd, Carlton Multi-Resi | $9.8m | 32 dwellings | 4 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 80 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 64 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 20th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 27 | ABS building approvals | 39th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 47 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 21 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Bexley - South SA2 include: 7-11 Kingsland Road Mixed-Use Development, Bexley (Approved); Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation (Construction); M6 Motorway Stage 1 (Construction); Kogarah Public School Upgrade (Construction); and The Rise (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Bexley - South SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Bexley - South, placing the area among the bottom 17% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Bexley - South SA2 area has seen 61 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Bexley - South SA2's current population of 16,567 has been supported by 27 approvals on average over recent years.
The Bexley - South SA2 has seen 1.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 543 people in the Bexley - South SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Bexley - South SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 27, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the Bexley - South SA2 has seen 135 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Bexley - South has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,567 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +4.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 6,188 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 15,831 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 736 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.68 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Bexley - South SA2 was estimated to be approximately 16,567 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 16,527 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The bexley - south sa2 has added approximately 736 people and shown a 4.65% increase from the 15,831 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Bexley - South SA2 is estimated at 6,182 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Bexley - South SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.5% per annum.
Population growth in the Bexley - South SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (94.3%), Natural increase (5.7%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 94.3% of overall population gains.
Bexley - South's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 40th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 32.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 55.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 18.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Bexley - South SA2 at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Bexley - South is comparable to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and similarly aligned with equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Bexley - South SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 18.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Bexley - South SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.0% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Bexley - South SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 14.2% of the population in the Bexley - South SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 17.3% of the population in the Bexley - South SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $58,851 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 49th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $73,908 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,798 | 2021 Census, weekly | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $747 | 2021 Census, weekly | 38th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 24.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,980 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 21.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bexley - South SA2 is approximately $62,606. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $58,851.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bexley - South SA2 is approximately $78,623. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $73,908.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bexley - South SA2 is approximately $62,606 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $58,851 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bexley - South SA2 is approximately $78,623 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $73,908 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Bexley - South SA2's households (~33.7% / 1,842 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Bexley - South SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 33.7% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Bexley - South SA2 is $1,798/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Bexley - South SA2 is $1,980/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Bexley - South SA2 is $747/wk.
The Bexley - South SA2's income level is just above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Bexley - South SA2's median income among taxpayers is $58,851 and the average income stands at $73,908, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $62,606 (median) and $78,623 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Bexley - South SA2 is $6,452 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The bexley - south sa2's disposable income is $6,452 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch assessment positions Bexley - South ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 73.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 9,985 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 12,203 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,320 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Bexley - South SA2 has approximately 9,985 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.2%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Bexley - South SA2 stands at 3.2%, which is 0.9 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Bexley - South SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.2% of employment), retail trade (11.7%), and professional & technical (9.5%). Other significant employers include education & training and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Bexley - South SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Bexley - South SA2 is 73.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The bexley - south sa2 shows notable specialisation in retail trade, which employs 11.7% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The bexley - south sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Bexley - South shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 37.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.8% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 36.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
37.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Bexley - South SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
36.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Bexley - South SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The bexley - south sa2 ranks in the 77th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Bexley - South SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (24.6%), Certificate (13.8%), Advanced Diploma (11.8%).
29.9% of the population in the Bexley - South SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.9% in primary school, 6.6% in secondary school, 7.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Bexley - South SA2 is 1083, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the Bexley - South SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,588 students.
The bexley - south sa2 includes 1 primary school, 2 secondary schools.
Bexley - South features high concentrations of group households but relatively few couples without children, with an average household size in line with Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 22.4% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 36.0% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.9% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,467 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,721 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 73.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.3 per family | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Bexley - South SA2 had 5,467 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 4.6% to an estimated 5,721 households today.
The average household size in the Bexley - South SA2 is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 73.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (22.4%), group households (4.7%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,991 family households, couples with children account for 36.0% of all households, couples without children at home 23.9%, and single parent families 11.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Bexley - South SA2 shows distinct household patterns. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the Bexley - South SA2 have an average of 1.3 children, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 50.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 33.7% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 22.4% of all households in the Bexley - South SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.7% of households, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.
Bexley - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 54.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 65.6% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 34.4% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 75.9% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
Bexley - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 54.8% of its population born overseas and 65.6% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Bexley - South was found to be Christianity, which makes up 47.7% of people in Bexley - South. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 12.9% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bexley - South are Other, comprising 22.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 16.0%, Chinese, comprising 15.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%, and Australian, comprising 10.3% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Sydney's 17.8%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 7.3% of Bexley - South (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), Lebanese at 5.3% (vs 2.6%) and Greek at 5.3% (vs 1.9%).
54.8% of the Bexley - South SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
65.6% of the population in the Bexley - South SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.5% of the Bexley - South SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
75.9% of the Bexley - South SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bexley - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 36.2% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 32.4% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 42.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 76th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.4% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 16.4% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $420 | 2021 Census, weekly | 71st percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 79th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
In the Bexley - South SA2, 32.4% of homes are owned outright, 31.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 36.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 39.9% of dwellings in the Bexley - South SA2 are houses.
In the Bexley - South SA2, 42.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 16.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Bexley - South SA2 stands at 32.4%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Bexley - South SA2 is $2,167, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Bexley - South SA2 is $1,339, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Bexley - South SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 27.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Bexley - South SA2 is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Bexley - South SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 27.8% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 23.4% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Bexley - South SA2 consists of 39.9% detached houses, 16.4% semi-detached dwellings, 42.8% apartments, and 0.8% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bexley - South consumes approximately 17.2% of median household income ($7,785 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bexley - South show attached dwellings contributing 47% of approvals compared to 60% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 53% of applications versus 40% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Bexley - South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 54th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 77.8% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 85.5% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
Around 54.1% of people in the Bexley - South SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Bexley - South SA2, 7.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
4.2% of people in the Bexley - South SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.8% of the Bexley - South SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.9% of people in the Bexley - South SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Bexley - South SA2, 54.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 70 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 70th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 103 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,076 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 161 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 13 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 35.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 103 public transport stops within the Bexley - South SA2.
The Bexley - South SA2 has 2,076 weekly trips across 13 routes, averaging 296 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 117 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 273 m away and the nearest GP 354 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 103 stops nearby, 2,076 weekly trips, access rating 70 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 93 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 273 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 354 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 406 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 407 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 481 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 612 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 622 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 695 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 857 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Bexley - South, placing the area among the bottom 17% of areas assessed nationally.
Bexley - South ranks in the 61st percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Bexley - South's established property market has recorded 230 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 100% residential transactions.
Bexley - South has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
Bexley - South's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch assessment positions Bexley - South ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance.
Bexley - South shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Bexley - South features high concentrations of group households but relatively few couples without children, with an average household size in line with Greater Sydney.
Bexley - South 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 - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Bexley - South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bexley - South has an estimated 16,567 residents, up 4.6% since the 2021 Census, with 111 projects tracked in the area around Bexley - South.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bexley - South.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119041670). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bexley - South from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bexley - South with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
