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Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has an estimated 19,025 residents, up 2.6% since the 2021 Census, with 103 projects tracked in the area around Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton Statistical Area (Lv2) is situated 39 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD in NSW, Australia, offering an established suburban environment that integrates residential neighbourhoods, commercial hubs, natural parklands, sports grounds, and playgrounds. As of Aug 2026, the area's population is estimated at approximately 19,025 residents, showing minimal movement from the 18,536 people counted at the 2021 Census based on the latest ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figures and validated new addresses added since that count. Characterized by modest population expansion and low sales volumes relative to its demographic size, the community maintains a diverse multicultural heritage, supported by educational and healthcare amenities focused on neighbourhood safety and sustainability.
Demographically, the community is defined by a youthful structure with a pronounced representation of children, teenagers, and residents aged 0 to 4yo alongside those aged 15 to 24yo.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton Statistical Area (Lv2) is situated 39 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD in NSW, Australia, offering an established suburban environment that integrates residential neighbourhoods, commercial hubs, natural parklands, sports grounds, and playgrounds. As of Aug 2026, the area's population is estimated at approximately 19,025 residents, showing minimal movement from the 18,536 people counted at the 2021 Census based on the latest ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figures and validated new addresses added since that count. Characterized by modest population expansion and low sales volumes relative to its demographic size, the community maintains a diverse multicultural heritage, supported by educational and healthcare amenities focused on neighbourhood safety and sustainability.
Demographically, the community is defined by a youthful structure with a pronounced representation of children, teenagers, and residents aged 0 to 4yo alongside those aged 15 to 24yo.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 19,819 in 2001 and 18,979 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 19,025 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 16.1%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 29.6%.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 67th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is $492 a week, up 4.0% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 38% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.8%.
38% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $358 in 2017, $516 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $319 in 2017, $446 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hickler Grove, Bidwill NSW 2770 | $921,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Lumea Place, Dharruk NSW 2770 | $710,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 14 Helena Avenue, Emerton NSW 2770 | $845,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 93 Jersey Road, Blackett NSW 2770 | $1,157,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7/8 Dumul Close, Hebersham NSW 2770 | $690,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 24 Stevenage Road, Hebersham NSW 2770 | $911,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 42 Middleton Crescent, Bidwill NSW 2770 | $882,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 293 Popondetta Road, Bidwill NSW 2770 | $900,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Brennan Place, Blackett NSW 2770 | $780,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 68 Jersey Road, Dharruk NSW 2770 | $1,120,000 | 4 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 21 May 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $878,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $492 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $935k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $676k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $878,500 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 21 May 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $516 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $446 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Mount Druitt | $571 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Mount Druitt, over 12 months | +4.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Blacktown | $668 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Blacktown, over 12 months | +4.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 99 tracked applications: 61 approved, 21 under assessment, 17 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 103 projects in and around Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton, 30 of them under construction.
The Marsden Park Campus is set to become the largest data centre campus in the southern hemisphere, providing over 504 MW of planned capacity with scalability towards 1 GW.
Installation of a new outdoor splash pad water play facility and the relocation of beach volleyball courts at Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre in Emerton. Funded under the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program, the upgrade delivers interactive water play elements to enhance community aquatic recreation and family amenities.
Construction of a new shared pedestrian and cycle walkway along the Ropes Creek corridor spanning Whalan and Mount Druitt. Funded under the NSW Government Public Spaces Legacy Program in partnership with Blacktown City Council, the active transport link enhances parkland connectivity and integrates with the regional Great West Walk.
Approved $25.4 million expansion of the existing Mount Druitt PCYC to provide a larger youth, sport and community facility. The project retains the existing club and adds a new expanded wing with two multipurpose indoor courts, youth hub, new entry, reception and administration area, amenities, storage, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, improved car and…
Halcyon Gables is Stockland's first NSW land lease community, delivering 231 architecturally designed manufactured homes for over-60s across 12 hectares within the broader Gables masterplanned community in Sydney's Hills district.
Blacktown City Council is delivering a major Mount Druitt town centre renewal program funded through the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program.
Part of Blacktown City Council's rolling Works Improvement Program, this active transport infrastructure project delivers targeted pathway reconstruction, pedestrian refuge, and accessibility upgrades connecting Lethbridge Park and Shalvey.
Proposed development application (DA-26-00020) lodged with Blacktown City Council for the construction of a two-storey centre-based early learning and child care facility catering for up to 90 children.
A major health infrastructure expansion delivering 30 additional acute medical and surgical beds via a new two-level extension at the main building of Mount Druitt Hospital, along with expanded clinical and non-clinical support service spaces.
A major residential development by Australian Development Group in Marsden Park, comprising 860 apartments, community facilities, and retail spaces. Designed by Rothelowman architects, it is the first multi-unit development in the area, enhancing local infrastructure and community amenities.
A two-stage mixed-use redevelopment of the Ropes Crossing Village retail hub. The project features a 712sqm expansion of the existing Coles supermarket, 525sqm of new commercial and medical suites, and upgraded specialty retail.
A major $720 million infrastructure project to widen a 2.2km section of Richmond Road from four to six lanes between the M7 Motorway and Townson Road.
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Estimated completion year of the 63 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 11, 2027 23, 2028 17, 2029 1, 2030 6, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 2. 14 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 99 substantial development applications lodged in and around Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton over the past 5 years, 86 in the last 12 months; 21 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 4, 2023 1, 2024 1, 2025 8, 2026 (to Oct) 85.
Key application 37 South Street, Marsden Park Mixed Use | $235m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 99 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 86 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 3.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 41st percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 59 | ABS building approvals | 64th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 61 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 21 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 include: CDC Marsden Park Data Centre Campus (Construction); Ropes Creek Corridor Walkway Construction (Construction); Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Splash Pad Upgrade (Approved); Sedgman Crescent Road Reseal Works (Construction); and Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 spans multiple sectors including Sports & Recreation, Transport & Logistics, and Business Parks & Technology Hubs, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 area has seen 110 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2's current population of 19,025 has been supported by 59 approvals on average over recent years.
The Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 has seen 3.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 351 people in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 59, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 has grown by approximately 151 people, while 295 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,025 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +2.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,121 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 86th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 18,536 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 489 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 6.09 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 was estimated to be approximately 19,025 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 18,979 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The bidwill - hebersham - emerton sa2 has added approximately 489 people and shown a 2.64% increase from the 18,536 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is estimated at 3,124 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.0% per annum.
Population growth in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is driven by: Natural increase (53.4%), Overseas migration (46.6%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 53.4% of overall population gains.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 8% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 8th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 25.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 45.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 32 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 9.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 at 32 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 32 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 32 years as at August 2026, Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is 5 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 6 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 16.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 11.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 0-4 year-olds (9.0% vs 5.5%) and 5-14 year-olds (16.1% vs 11.8%). The most under-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (1.3% vs 2.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 25.1% of the population in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.2% of the population in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $48,292 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 11th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $52,987 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,216 | 2021 Census, weekly | 14th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $525 | 2021 Census, weekly | 5th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 9.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,370 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 33.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is approximately $51,373. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $48,292.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is approximately $56,368. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $52,987.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is approximately $51,373 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $48,292 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is approximately $56,368 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $52,987 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2's households (~29.6% / 1,658 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 29.6% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is $1,216/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is $1,370/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is $525/wk.
The Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $48,292 and an average of $52,987 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $63,183 and average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $51,373 (median) and $56,368 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is $4,128 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The bidwill - hebersham - emerton sa2's disposable income is $4,128 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 9% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 20.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 54.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,113 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 15,971 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 7,668 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 has approximately 6,113 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 20.3%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 stands at 20.3%, which is 16.1 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.1% of employment), retail trade (12.6%), and transport, postal & warehousing (12.3%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is 54.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The bidwill - hebersham - emerton sa2 shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 12.3% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Greater Sydney. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.3, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The bidwill - hebersham - emerton sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 12.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 24.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 55.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 36.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 14.8% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.9% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
12.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
55.1% of people aged 15 and over in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The bidwill - hebersham - emerton sa2 ranks in the 7th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 are: Certificate (24.2%), Bachelor Degree (9.0%), Advanced Diploma (8.4%).
36.1% of the population in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 14.8% in primary school, 10.9% in secondary school, 3.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is 862, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 10 schools within the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 3,306 students.
The bidwill - hebersham - emerton sa2 includes 6 primary schools, 4 secondary schools.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton features high concentrations of single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 21.0% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 31.3% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 16.6% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 26.1% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,598 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,746 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 76.3% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.1 per family | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 had 5,598 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 2.6% to an estimated 5,746 households today.
The average household size in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 76.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (21.0%), group households (2.6%), and other household types (0.1%).
Of the 4,271 family households, couples with children account for 31.3% of all households, couples without children at home 16.6%, and single parent families 26.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 have an average of 2.1 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 36.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 44.9% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 21.0% of all households in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.6% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 34.1% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 34.2% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 65.8% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 77.0% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 34.1% of its population born overseas and 34.2% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton was found to be Christianity, which makes up 57.0% of people in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 10.0% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton are Other, comprising 20.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.5% of the population, and English, comprising 18.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 5.6% of Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Filipino at 4.1% (vs 2.0%) and Australian Aboriginal at 7.9% (vs 1.3%).
34.1% of the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
34.2% of the population in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
7.9% of the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
77.0% of the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 52.5% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 21.0% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 84.8% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.5% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 12.6% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $300 | 2021 Census, weekly | 26th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 80th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 32.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 95th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
In the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2, 21.0% of homes are owned outright, 26.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 52.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 84.8% of dwellings in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 are houses.
In the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2, 2.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 12.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 stands at 21.0%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is $1,733, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is $1,141, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 32.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 32.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 24.7% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 consists of 84.8% detached houses, 12.6% semi-detached dwellings, 2.6% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton consumes approximately 21.7% of median household income ($5,265 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton show attached dwellings contributing 4% of approvals compared to 15% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 96% of applications versus 85% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 46.2% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 1st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 65.2% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 71.4% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
Around 46.2% of people in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2, 8.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
10.2% of people in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 7.4% of the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.7% of people in the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2, 46.2% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 67 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 67th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 133 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,559 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 57th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 143 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 30 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 17.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 133 public transport stops within the Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2.
The Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton SA2 has 2,559 weekly trips across 30 routes, averaging 365 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 150 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 406 m away and the nearest GP 411 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 133 stops nearby, 2,559 weekly trips, access rating 67 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 56 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 56th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 406 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 411 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 436 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 626 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 945 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton ranks in the 57th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton's resilient property market has recorded 145 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 99% residential and 1% commercial transactions.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 8% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 9% of areas assessed nationally.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton features high concentrations of single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
Health performance in Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton has an estimated 19,025 residents, up 2.6% since the 2021 Census, with 103 projects tracked in the area around Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (116031313). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
