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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton's population is approximately 18,889 as of Aug 2025. This represents an increase of 353 people, a 1.9% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 18,536. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 18,866 in June 2024 and 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,101 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 1.9% since the census is within 1.2 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth (3.1%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.8% of overall population gains recently.

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 projected to grow by 455 persons to 2041 based on current numbers, an increase of 2.3% over 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, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, zero people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply is meeting or exceeding demand. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $206,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $19.8 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial growth. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton has slightly more development, at 13.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. However, it is lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists predominantly of detached houses (87.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (13.0%), maintaining the area's suburban identity.

With around 374 people per dwelling approval, Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton shows a developed market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 432 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.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones include Marsden Park Data Centre Campus, Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor, Richmond Road Upgrade - M7 to Townson Road, and No. 1 Zoe Residential Development. The following list details those 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 18.7% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 6.4% in the past year. There are 6,500 residents in work, which is 14.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 42.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 2.3 times the regional level. Professional & technical jobs are lower at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.4%, while unemployment remained broadly flat. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton had a median income among taxpayers of $43,221 and an average of $47,631. This is below the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $48,671 (median) and $53,637 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton fall between the 5th and 14th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 29.6% of individuals (5,591 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton, as per the latest Census, 84.8% of dwellings were houses while 15.2% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This compares to Sydney's metropolitan area where 80.7% were houses and 19.3% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton stood at 21.0%, similar to the Sydney metro rate. The remaining dwellings were mortgaged (26.5%) or rented (52.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Sydney's average of $2,000 and Australia's national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent in the area was $300, significantly below Sydney's $350 and Australia's national average of $375.

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has a typical household mix, with a lower-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 smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 12.3% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. 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 such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (24.2%).

Educational participation is high at 36.1%, comprising primary education (14.8%), secondary education (10.9%), and tertiary education (3.5%). There are 10 schools operating within Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton, educating approximately 3,306 students. The area has varied educational conditions, with six primary and four secondary schools serving distinct age groups.

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

Bidwill-Heber-Sham-Emerton has 118 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on 30 routes, offering 2,693 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 150 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 384 daily trips across all routes, equating to about 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton faces significant health challenges with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly amongst older age groups. Private health cover is low, with approximately 46% (~8,688 people) having it, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 10.2 and 8.4% of residents respectively, while 65.2% claim to have no medical ailments, compared to 71.2% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.2% (2,691 people), compared to the 13.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes amongst seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

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

Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton has a 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 in Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton, comprising 57.0% of its population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 10.0% versus 13.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.7%), Australian (20.5%), and English (18.6%). Notably, Samoan (5.6%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 3.6%, while Filipino (4.1%) and Maori (1.5%) are underrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 10.3% and 1.2%.

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 significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.3%). According to the post-2021 Census data, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 14.4% to 15.3%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 11.8% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 46%, adding 422 residents to reach a total of 1,335. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 89% of the population growth, while the 25-34 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decline in population.