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

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's population was approximately 19,690 people as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, the population is estimated to be around 19,737, reflecting an increase of 47 people (0.2%) since the 2021 Census. This change is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 19,731 as of June 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 2,075 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Between Aug 2021 and Aug 2025, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's growth of 0.2% positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.0%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch is using 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 uses 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. By 2041, based on the latest population numbers, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is expected to expand by 31 persons, reflecting an increase of 0.1% in total over the 17-year period.

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 has averaged approximately 70 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is on a financial year basis, with 353 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, and 7 approved so far in FY-26. The population has declined recently, suggesting that new supply has been meeting demand, offering buyers good choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $339,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers.

In the current financial year, there have been $53.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. Recent construction comprises 58.0% standalone homes and 42.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 93.0% houses. This change likely reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options.

The location has approximately 343 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. By 2041, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury is projected to grow by 17 residents. 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 this 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. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 5.5%. As of June 2025, 8,933 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in the area lags significantly at 45.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction.

Manufacturing demonstrates notable concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Professional & technical employs only 6.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.5% alongside labour force growth of 4.9%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.5 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% during the same period, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%, which compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury has a median taxpayer income of $48,327 and an average income of $61,886 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $56,994 and average income being $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $53,450 (median) and $68,446 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes are at the 8th percentile ($559 weekly), while household income is at the 49th percentile. The majority of residents, 30.6% or 6,039 people, fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile. 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

Bossley Park-Abbotsbury, as per the latest Census, had 92.9% houses and 7.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bossley Park-Abbotsbury was 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. 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 against the Australian average of $1,863, while 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, including 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%. The median household size is 3.3 people, 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 prominent, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 10.1% and certificates 18.7%. Educational participation is high at 30.1%, including 9.3% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

Bossley Park-Abbotsbury's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,506 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 951). School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 12.7, 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

Transport analysis indicates 99 active stops operating within Bossley Park - Abbotsbury, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 69 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,395 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 164 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 485 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 shows Bossley Park - Abbotsbury residents have relatively positive health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~9,986 people) has private health cover, compared to 47.7% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.0 and 6.6% of residents respectively. 73.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.6% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 21.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (4,207 people), which is higher than the 19.0% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than 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 has a culturally diverse population, with 52.4% born overseas and 63.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Bossley Park-Abbotsbury, making up 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%), all higher than regional averages of 32.7%, 5.1%, and 8.4% respectively.

Notably, Spanish (1.8%) is overrepresented compared to the region's 1.0%, Croatian (2.9%) exceeds the regional average of 1.7%, and Serbian (1.2%) slightly underrepresents its regional proportion of 1.8%.

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 slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, residents aged 65-74 are notably over-represented at 12.3% locally, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 10.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 13.9% to 15.3%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.3% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 14.6% to 12.9%, and the 25-34 group decreased from 11.7% to 10.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 55%, adding 714 residents to reach a total of 2,011. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 93% of the anticipated growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 25-34 age cohorts.