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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bradbury - Wedderburn's population is around 21,530 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,519 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,011 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,701 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 301 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 587 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Bradbury - Wedderburn's 7.6% growth since the census positions it within 0.2 percentage points of the state (7.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 58.6% 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 utilizing 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. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,299 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Bradbury - Wedderburn has averaged around 153 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 765 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 54 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of only 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction value of $289,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $3.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Bradbury - Wedderburn records somewhat elevated construction (14.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving 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 with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 114 people per dwelling approval, Bradbury - Wedderburn shows characteristics of a growth area.

Looking ahead, Bradbury - Wedderburn is expected to grow by 470 residents through to 2041 (from 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 28 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Newbrook Shopping Village Redevelopment, Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Upgrades, Airds-Bradbury Renewal Project, and Raith Bradbury Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

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

Bradbury - Wedderburn possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 8.9%, and 6.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 9,733 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 4.7% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 27.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.1% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.7% and the labour force increased by 7.1%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bradbury - Wedderburn. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bradbury - Wedderburn's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Bradbury - Wedderburn SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $53,132 and an average of $60,022 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $57,839 (median) and $65,340 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Bradbury - Wedderburn, between the 27th and 38th percentiles. Distribution data shows 34.9% of the population (7,513 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.0% of income remaining, 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

Dwelling structure within Bradbury - Wedderburn, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Bradbury - Wedderburn lagged that of Sydney metro, 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 well below the Sydney metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Bradbury - Wedderburn's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

Bradbury - Wedderburn features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 77.2% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (16.0%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (26.8%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 165 active transport stops operating within Bradbury - Wedderburn, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 51 individual routes, collectively providing 2,012 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 7% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 27.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 287 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Bradbury - Wedderburn is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Bradbury - Wedderburn, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~10,528 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.9% and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 66.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,902 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 25.1% of its population born overseas and 23.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Bradbury - Wedderburn is Christianity, which makes up 54.1% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 8.3% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bradbury - Wedderburn are Australian, comprising 24.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English, comprising 22.3% of the population, and Other, comprising 13.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 2.4% of Bradbury - Wedderburn (vs 0.5% regionally), Lebanese at 2.0% (vs 2.6%) and Maltese at 1.0% (vs 1.0%).

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

With a median age of 33, Bradbury - Wedderburn is materially younger than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Bradbury - Wedderburn has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (15.6%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (13.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.9% to 4.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 13.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Bradbury - Wedderburn. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 128%, adding 352 residents to reach 628. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 60% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.