Bexley - South
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Bexley - South's population is 16,376 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 545 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,831. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 16,378 in June 2024 and 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6,110 persons per square kilometer, placing Bexley - South in the top 10% nationally assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land. The area's 3.4% growth since census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.3%), showing competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are used, 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 the area expected to expand by 208 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a gain of 1.3% in total over the 17 years.

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 has averaged approximately 63 new dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, there were 316 homes approved, with an additional five approvals in FY26 so far. Despite population decline in the area, development activity has been adequate relative to demand.

The average value of new homes being built is $504,000. This financial year, $80,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley - South has significantly less development activity, at 60.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's new building activity shows 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across price brackets.

With around 558 people per approval, Bexley - South is a mature, established area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 210 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Bexley - South has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 35 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include the 7-11 Kingsland Road Mixed-Use Development in Bexley, Kogarah North Urban Design Strategy Implementation, Wesley Hospital Kogarah Redevelopment, and The Rise. Below is a list of projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Bexley - South exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Bexley - South has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, with estimated employment growth of 2.3% in the past year.

As of June 2025, 10,026 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Retail trade has notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 9.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force by 2.6%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point unemployment rise. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point unemployment increase. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National projections suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections. Applying these projections to Bexley - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Bexley - South's median income among taxpayers was $51,966 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $66,416 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, estimates suggest Bexley - South's median income would be approximately $57,474 and its average income around $73,456, accounting for a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Bexley - South rank between the 38th and 53rd percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 33.7% of locals (5,518 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999. This is similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% fall within this income range. In Bexley - South, high housing costs consume 17.2% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 52nd percentile, and 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

In Bexley South, evaluated at the latest Census in 2016, dwelling structures comprised 39.9% houses and 60.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Sydney metro's structure of 40.0% houses and 59.8% 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, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent figure in Bexley South was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, as of 2021, Bexley South's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,567 and rents were substantially above the national average of $390.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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 is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

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 at 37.6% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW average of 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 comprise 11.8% and certificates make up 13.8%.

Educational participation is high at 29.9%, including 7.9% in primary education, 7.4% in tertiary education, and 6.6% pursuing secondary education. Bexley South has three schools with a combined enrollment of 2,588 students, while the suburb demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1083). Educational provision is conventional, divided between one primary and two secondary institutions. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 15.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 11.4, indicating the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Bexley - South has 83 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 13 individual routes that collectively facilitate 1,891 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 119 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 270 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per stop.

Bexley - South's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Bexley - South shows excellent health outcomes, particularly for younger age groups with low prevalence of common conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, or ~8,581 people, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 5.2% of residents) and mental health issues (4.9%). Most residents, 77.8%, report no medical ailments, close to Greater Sydney's 77.5%. Among seniors aged 65+, which make up 18.4% (3,013 people) - higher than Greater Sydney's 16.4% - health outcomes require more focus despite being above average.

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 per the 2016 Census, has a population where 54.8% were born overseas and 65.6% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.7%. Islam's representation in Bexley-South was notably higher at 12.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 10.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were Other (22.7%), Chinese (15.4%), and Australian (10.3%). Macedonian, Lebanese, and Greek ethnicities showed notable divergences: Macedonian at 7.3% vs regional 3.8%, Lebanese at 5.3% vs 5.2%, and Greek at 5.3% vs regional 8.8%.

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

The median age in Bexley - South is close to Greater Sydney's average at 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley - South has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (9.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.2%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 11.9% to 13.5%, while the 5-14 cohort declined from 10.2% to 9.2%. By 2041, significant changes are projected in Bexley - South's age composition. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 58% (579 people), reaching 1,570 from 990. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 85% of the projected growth, while population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups.