Bexley - South

Bexley - South has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Bexley - South's population is approximately 16,529 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 698 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,831. The growth is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 16,527 in June 2025 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6,167 persons per square kilometer, placing Bexley - South among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.4% growth since census is within 2.1 percentage points of the SA4 region's 6.5%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.3% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth for Bexley - South.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with Bexley - South expected to expand by 32 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. This reflects a gain of 0.2% in total over the 16-year period.

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

Bexley - South averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 194 homes approved during this period. In FY26, up until now, 18 dwellings have been approved. The population has decreased slightly during this time, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with ample buyer choices.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $274,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen $80,000 worth of commercial approvals registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus in development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley - South has significantly less development activity, 57.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to limited new housing supply. When compared nationally, the area also shows lower development activity, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints.

The type of new building activity in Bexley - South is predominantly detached dwellings at 55.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up 45.0%. This mix offers a range of medium-density options, catering to various price brackets from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. With around 558 people per approval, Bexley - South is considered a mature, established area. Looking ahead, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Bexley - South's population to grow by 30 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand in the future, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

A total of 34 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact a specific area. Among these key projects are: the 7-11 Kingsland Road Mixed-Use Development, Bexley; Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation; Ganellen Kogarah Town Centre Redevelopment; and The Rise. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bexley - South demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Bexley - South has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. In the past year, estimated employment growth was 5.3%.

As of December 2025, 10,133 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is 73.8%, close to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census data shows 35.8% of residents work from home. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Retail trade has a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average, while professional & technical has limited presence at 9.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.3% while labour force grew by 5.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bexley - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

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

The Bexley-South SA2 has an income level slightly above the national average according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Bexley-South is $56,298 and the average income stands at $70,170. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 respectively. Based on a 10.32% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $62,108 (median) and $77,412 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Bexley-South, between the 38th and 53rd percentiles. The data shows that 33.7% of locals (5,570 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Bexley - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Bexley - South's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 39.9% houses and 60.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bexley - South stood at 32.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.4% and rented dwellings at 36.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Bexley - South was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bexley - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bexley - South features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 73.0% of all households, consisting of 36.0% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.0%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households comprising 4.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 37.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW at 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.8% while certificates make up 13.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.9% in primary education, 7.4% in tertiary education, and 6.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Bexley - South has 102 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 13 routes providing 2,031 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 117 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 60%, followed by train at 27% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 35.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 290 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

Bexley - South residents have relatively positive health outcomes, according to health data analysed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and health conditions in the area align broadly with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. Private health cover is present in approximately 54% of the total population (~8,909 people), slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (5.2%) and mental health issues (4.9%). A majority of residents, 77.8%, report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.0% (2,980 people), compared to the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and rank nationally higher than those of the general population.

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, as of the census conducted on 28 June 2016, has a population that is 54.8% born overseas. In this area, 65.6% of people speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bexley - South, with 47.7% of its population adhering to it.

However, Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 12.9% of the population, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. In terms of ancestry, the most represented groups in Bexley - South are Other at 22.7%, Chinese at 15.4%, and Australian at 10.3%. The percentages for Other and Chinese are substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 16.0% and 8.4%, while the percentage for Australian is notably lower than its regional average of 17.8%. There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups, with Macedonian at 7.3%, Lebanese at 5.3%, and Greek at 5.3%, all significantly higher than their respective regional averages of 0.4%, 2.6%, and 1.9%.

Bexley - South's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Bexley - South is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley - South has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.9% to 13.6%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has declined from 10.2% to 9.1%. By 2041, Bexley - South's age composition is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 123%, reaching 935 from 419. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 85% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 15-24.