Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton's population is around 19,343 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 807 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,536 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,866 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,176 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton's growth of 4.4% since census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 54.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future trends, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 455 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a decrease of 0.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has seen approximately 54 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 272 homes. In FY-26 so far, 34 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five years is zero. This indicates that supply meets or exceeds demand, offering more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth while new properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $167,000, which is below regional norms, providing more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $19.8 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has slightly more development, with 13.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New developments consist of 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With around 374 people per dwelling approval, Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton shows a developed market. Given that population is expected to remain stable or decline, there should be reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers in the area.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 16 such projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are Marsden Park Data Centre Campus, Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor, Richmond Road Upgrade from M7 to Townson Road, and M12 Motorway (Western Sydney Airport Motorway). The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 17.6% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.8%.

There are 6,396 residents in work, but the unemployment rate is 13.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 55.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Moderate home work rates were reported, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Transport, postal & warehousing has high representation at 2.3 times the regional level, while professional & technical is lower at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 7.8%, labour force grew by 4.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,539 and an average of $50,855. This is below the national average. Greater Sydney's median was $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $50,662 (median) and $55,361 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton fall between the 5th and 14th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 29.6% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 78.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 11th percentile.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton, as per the latest Census, 84.8% of dwellings were houses while 15.2% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This differs from Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% are houses and 44.1% are other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton was 21.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.5% and rented ones at 52.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Sydney's average of $2,427. Weekly rent was recorded at $300 compared to Sydney's $475. Nationally, Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton's mortgage repayments were below Australia's average of $1,863 and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.3% of all households, including 31.3% couples with children, 16.6% couples without children, and 26.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.7%, with lone person households at 21.0% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 32.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (24.2%). Educational participation is high, with 36.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.8% in primary, 10.9% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.8% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has 132 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 30 different routes that together provide 2,911 weekly passenger trips. The area has excellent transport accessibility, with residents typically living within 150 meters of the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 85%, while trains are used by 8% of residents. On average, there is one car per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.6% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 415 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data, showing the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

AreaSearch's assessment shows Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton faces critical health challenges based on mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions impacts both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~8,917 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (10.2%) and arthritis (8.4%). 65.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,845 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton has high cultural diversity with 34.1% of its population born overseas and 34.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 57.0%. Islam is overrepresented at 10.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.7%), Australian (20.5%), and English (18.6%). Samoan (5.6%) and Filipino (4.1%) are notably overrepresented, while Australian Aboriginal is at 7.9% compared to the regional average of 1.3%.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also lower than the national average of 38 years. Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton has a higher percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 (16.9%) compared to Greater Sydney but fewer residents aged 35 to 44 (11.2%). According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 15 to 24 increased from 14.4% to 15.6%, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.0% to 5.1%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 13.7% to 12.2%, and those aged 45 to 54 dropped from 11.8% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 150%, adding 383 residents to reach a total of 639. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 96% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups.