Bossley Park - Abbotsbury

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 from the ABS as of 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 0.2% growth 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 that contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 31 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population 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 has averaged approximately 88 new dwelling approvals per year. Between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 443 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved so far in FY-26. The average construction cost value of these dwellings is $366,000.

This area has seen commercial development approvals totalling $53.8 million in the current financial year. In comparison to Greater Sydney, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury maintains similar levels of development per person, suggesting market stability aligned with regional trends. The new developments consist of 58.0% detached houses and 42.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift from the existing housing composition, which is currently 93.0% houses. This change may reflect decreasing developable sites and evolving lifestyle needs.

With around 343 people per dwelling approval, Bossley Park - Abbotsbury exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 18 residents by the year 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury 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 21 projects that may affect this region. 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 those most likely to be relevant.

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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 as of September 2025 is 4.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.3% over the past year.

There are 8,856 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 45.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 6.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.3%, while the labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% with unemployment rising slightly. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The median taxpayer income in Bossley Park - Abbotsbury SA2 was $48,327 and the average was $61,886 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. As of September 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $54,421 (median) and $69,690 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes were at the 7th percentile ($559 weekly), while household incomes were at the 49th percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 30.6% of residents (6,039 people). Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 83.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile. 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

Bossley Park-Abbotsbury's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 92.9% houses and 7.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. The home ownership rate was higher at 40.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.4% and rented ones at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was recorded at $470, higher than Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Bossley Park-Abbotsbury's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 comprise 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 making up 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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. 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, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.3% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 99 active transport stops within Bossley Park - Abbotsbury, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 69 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,395 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 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 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 for older and 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, as of the 2016 Census, has a population where 52.4% were born overseas and 63.5% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Bossley Park-Abbotsbury, with 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%).

Notably, Croatian (2.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.7%. Similarly, Spanish (1.8%) and Serbian (1.2%) have higher representations than their respective regional averages of 1.0% and 1.8%.

Bossley Park - Abbotsbury's population is slightly older than 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 age group is notably over-represented at 12.3%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 10.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown 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 dropped 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 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 cohorts.