Bradbury - Wedderburn

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

Bradbury-Wedderburn's population, as of Nov 2025, is approximately 20,752. This figure represents an increase of 741 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,011. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 20,703 as of June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 459 since the Census date. The population density stands at 566 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person and potential for further development. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.6% to recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilised. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by approximately 6% in total over the next 17 years, reaching a population of around 22,010 persons by 2041.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Bradbury - Wedderburn among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Bradbury - Wedderburn averaged approximately 153 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 765 homes. As of FY26, 35 approvals have been recorded. The average increase in residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 was 0.7. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $289,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY26, there have been $3.4 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bradbury - Wedderburn has recorded somewhat elevated construction activity, with 14.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. Recent construction comprises 79.0% standalone homes and 21.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 114 people per dwelling approval, Bradbury - Wedderburn shows characteristics of a low density area. Looking ahead, Bradbury - Wedderburn is expected to grow by 1,248 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bradbury - Wedderburn has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones are Airds-Bradbury Renewal Project, Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Upgrades, Raith Bradbury Development, and Kerridge Release Area (Ambarvale South). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market performance in Bradbury - Wedderburn lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Bradbury-Wedderburn has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

It has an unemployment rate of 9.2% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 5.4% over the past year. There are 9,498 residents employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's at 5.0%. Workforce participation lags at 54.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The area has notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing employment, which is 1.7 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.1% versus the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4%, labour force grew by 5.1%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% with a slight rise in unemployment. Statewide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% to November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Job and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bradbury-Wedderburn's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Bradbury - Wedderburn SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $49,627 and an average of $56,958 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) for Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $55,885 and the average around $64,140, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Income data from Census 2021 ranks Bradbury - Wedderburn modestly, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 27th and 38th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 34.9% of the population (7,242 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional trends where 30.9% are in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 33rd percentile.

Bradbury - Wedderburn is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Bradbury-Wedderburn, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bradbury-Wedderburn stood at 21.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (38.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Bradbury-Wedderburn's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Bradbury - Wedderburn features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 77.2% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 19.8% couples without children, and 20.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Educational outcomes in Bradbury - Wedderburn fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (26.8%). Educational participation is high at 32.3%, comprising primary education (12.4%), secondary education (9.2%), and tertiary education (3.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bradbury-Wedderburn has 149 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 51 different routes that together facilitate 1,936 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 138 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 276 trips per day, translating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bradbury - Wedderburn is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Bradbury-Wedderburn faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but to a higher degree among older cohorts. Approximately 48% of its total population (~10,023 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.9% and 8.9% of residents respectively. However, 66.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has 13.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,728 people), lower than the 14.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the challenges they face.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bradbury - Wedderburn was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bradbury-Wedderburn, found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, had 25.1% of its population born overseas and 23.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 54.1%. Islam, however, was overrepresented at 8.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 12.5%.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (24.9%), English (22.3%), and Other (13.9%) were top groups, though the latter was lower than the regional average of 21.6%. Notably, Samoan (2.4% vs 2.4%), Lebanese (2.0% vs 1.9%), and Maltese (1.0% vs 0.8%) groups showed significant divergences in representation.

Bradbury - Wedderburn's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Bradbury-Wedderburn has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bradbury-Wedderburn has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.3% to 14.0%, while the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 14.6% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Bradbury-Wedderburn's population structure. The 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to grow by 16%, adding 390 residents to reach a total of 2,839. Meanwhile, the population aged 65 and older will represent 56% of this growth. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.