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

Population analysis by AreaSearch indicates Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton's population is approximately 18,889 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 353 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,536. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 18,866 in June 2024 and an additional 72 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density of 3,101 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton's growth rate of 1.9% since the census is within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth (3.1%), suggesting competitive 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 from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth in Australian statistical areas, with Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton expected to grow by 455 persons by 2041 based on latest numbers, indicating a total increase of 2.3% over the 17-year period.

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 Financial Year 26, 19 approvals have been recorded so far. 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 choice for buyers and potential population growth while new properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $206,000, reflecting more affordable housing options.

In this financial year, $19.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. 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, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. This is lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. The new development consists 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. Looking ahead, it is projected that the area will grow by 432 residents by 2041. 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 17 projects likely to affect this region. Notable projects 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 both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 18.7% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.4%. There are 6,500 residents in work currently, while the unemployment rate is 14.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags behind Greater Sydney at 42.6%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing sectors.

The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing jobs, with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.4%, and labour force increased by 6.5%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bidwill Hebersham Emerton's employment mix indicates local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations 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 of $43,221 and an average of $47,631 among taxpayers. This is below the national average. Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $48,671 (median) and $53,637 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton fall between the 5th and 14th percentiles nationally. Distribution data indicates that 29.6% of individuals (5,591) earn between $1,500 and $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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton, as per the latest Census, 84.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 15.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton was 21.0%, similar to Sydney metro's 21.5%. The area had 26.5% mortgaged dwellings and 52.5% rented properties. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Sydney metro's $2,000. Weekly rent median was $300, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton's mortgage repayments were below the Australian 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 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, 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's university qualification rate stands at 12.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (9.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 24.2%.

Educational participation is 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. A total of 10 schools operate within Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton, educating approximately 3,306 students. The area has varied educational conditions, with a balanced provision of 6 primary and 4 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 - Hebersham - Emerton has 118 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on 30 different routes, offering a total of 2,693 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to transport is excellent, with an average distance of 150 meters to the nearest stop.

The services run approximately 384 trips daily across all routes, resulting in 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 among older age groups. The private health cover rate stands at approximately 46%, covering around 8,688 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma (10.2%) and arthritis (8.4%). Conversely, 65.2% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 71.2% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 14.2% (2,691 people) compared to the Greater Sydney average of 13.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in this area require particular attention due to these challenges.

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 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 main religion in Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton, comprising 57.0%. 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%) and Filipino (4.1%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.6% and 10.3%, respectively. Maori representation is also higher at 1.5%.

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 notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bidwill-Hebersham-Emerton has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.3%). According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 14.4% to 15.3%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 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 age group is projected to grow by 46%, adding 422 residents to reach a total of 1,335. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 89% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 25-34 and 35-44 age groups.