Bossley Park - Abbotsbury
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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 19,736 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 46 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,690 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,727 in June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,075 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's growth of 0.2% since census positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.2%), 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 the 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 trends, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 31 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, 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 from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 443 homes. In FY-26, 12 dwellings have been approved so far. The average construction cost value of these new homes is $366,000.

This financial year has seen $53.8 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury maintains similar development levels per capita, suggesting market stability aligned with regional trends. New developments consist of 58.0% detached houses and 42.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift from the area's current housing composition of 93.0% houses. With around 343 people per dwelling approval, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury exhibits signs of a developed market.

Population projections suggest an increase of 18 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Prairievale Public Preschool, Club Marconi Seniors Living Development, The Horsley Drive Upgrade, and Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct. Below is a list of most relevant ones.

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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. The unemployment rate was 5.0% as of June 2024.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%. As of June 2025, 8,933 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is 0.8% above 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. Professional & technical services employ only 6.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.5%, and labour force increased by 4.9%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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 in the financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median being $56,994 and average at $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $54,421 (median) and $69,690 (average), based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022. In 2021 Census figures, individual incomes were at the 8th percentile ($559 weekly), while household income was at the 49th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 30.6% of residents (6,039 people). High housing costs consumed 16.6% of income. Despite this, disposable income remained at the 50th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury, 92.9% of dwellings were houses with 7.2% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury stood at 40.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.4% and rented ones at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $470 compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus Australia's 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, composed of 49.8% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.1%, with lone person households at 13.0% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. 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's university qualification rate is 18.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, 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 (9.3%), secondary (9.3%), and tertiary education (5.4%).

The four schools in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury have a combined enrollment of 2,506 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 951) and balanced educational opportunities. Education provision includes three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 12.7, suggesting 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

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury has 99 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses on 69 different routes, providing 3,395 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 164 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run approximately 485 times per day across all routes, equating to about 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 shows Bossley Park - Abbotsbury residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but it's higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% (~9,986 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Sydney's 47.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.0%) and diabetes (6.6%), with 73.2% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 75.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 21.3% (4,207 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

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 has a population where 52.4% were born overseas, with 63.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bossley Park-Abbotsbury, accounting for 79.3%, compared to 55.7% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (39.7%), Italian (12.2%), and Australian (9.3%).

Spanish (1.8%), Croatian (2.9%), and Serbian (1.2%) ethnicities show notable representation in Bossley Park-Abbotsbury 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 years and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury at 12.3%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.9% to 15.3% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.3% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 12.9%, and the 25-34 age group dropped from 11.7% to 10.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 75-84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 55%, adding 714 residents to reach 2,011. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 93% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 25-34 age cohorts.