Bossley Park - Abbotsbury
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's population is around 19,737 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 47 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,690 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,731 in June 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,075 persons per square kilometer. Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's growth rate of 0.2% since the census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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. Examining future population trends, lower quartile growth is anticipated across statistical areas nationally. Based on the latest population numbers, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is expected to expand by 31 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Bossley Park-Abbotsbury averaged approximately 88 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between fiscal years 2021 and 2025, there were 443 home approvals. By February 2026, there have been 7 approvals this financial year.

Despite population decline in recent years, new supply has likely met demand, offering buyers good choices. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $339,000, under regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. There were $53.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating high local commercial activity. Relative to Greater Sydney, Bossley Park-Abbotsbury maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas.

Recent construction comprises 58% standalone homes and 42% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a growing mix of housing types catering to different price points. This shift indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse housing options. The area has approximately 343 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established location. Future projections expect Bossley Park-Abbotsbury's population to grow by 17 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury 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 23 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan Roads, Prairievale Public Preschool, Club Marconi Seniors Living Development, and The Horsley Drive Upgrade.

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Employment conditions in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.0% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 5.5%.

As of June 2025, the area's unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is 0.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is 45.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing employs 1.7 times the regional average.

In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 6.3% of local workers, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury shows a median taxpayer income of $48,327 and an average of $61,886 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,450 (median) and $68,446 (average) as of March 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lag at the 8th percentile ($559 weekly), while household income performs better at the 49th percentile. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.6% of residents (6,039 people). High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 50th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Bossley Park - Abbotsbury, as per the latest Census, 92.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.2% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 73.3% are houses and 26.7% are other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury was 40.8%, higher than Sydney metro's average. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 32.4%, and rented dwellings made up 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure stood at $470, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.9% of all households, consisting of couples with children (49.8%), couples without children (20.7%), and single parent families (13.7%). Non-family households account for the remaining 14.1%, with lone person households at 13.0% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has lower university qualification rates at 18.5% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (18.7%). Educational participation is high at 30.1%, comprising primary education (9.3%), secondary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (5.4%).

The four schools in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury have a combined enrollment of 2,506 students. They demonstrate typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. There are three primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents stand at 12.7, lower than the regional average of 17.4, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Public transport analysis conducted in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury shows 99 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops are served by a mix of bus routes totalling 69 individual routes. The collective weekly passenger trips provided by these routes amount to 3,395.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 164 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 485 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Bossley Park - Abbotsbury shows a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions among its residents compared to the general population, but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% of the total population (~9,986 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the 47.7% found in Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 8.0 and 6.6% of residents respectively. A total of 73.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.3% (4,207 people), compared to the 19.0% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bossley Park-Abbotsbury is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 52.4% of its population born overseas as of 2016 Census data. Additionally, 63.5% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bossley Park-Abbotsbury, comprising 79.3% of people, compared to 55.7% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (39.7%), Italian (12.2%), and Australian (9.3%). Notably, Spanish (1.8%), Croatian (2.9%), and Serbian (1.2%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 1.7%, and 1.8% respectively.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 12.3% locally compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.9% to 15.3%, and the 75-84 cohort has grown from 5.3% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 14.6% to 12.9%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 11.7% to 10.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 55%, adding 714 residents to reach 2,011. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 93% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 25-34 age groups.