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 was 20,011 as of Nov 2021. By Nov 2025, it is estimated to be around 20,752, an increase of 741 people (3.7%). This growth is inferred from the ABS estimate of 20,703 in June 2024 and 459 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density as of Nov 2025 is approximately 566 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed about 58.6% of recent population gains.

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 used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Bradbury-Wedderburn is expected to grow by 1,299 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of approximately 6.0% over the 17-year period.

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

Bradbury-Wedderburn has averaged approximately 153 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 765 homes. In FY26 so far, 29 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to about 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost of these dwellings is $364,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options.

There have also been $3.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bradbury-Wedderburn records somewhat elevated construction, with 14.0% above the regional average per person over the five-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 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that could affect the 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 likely to be most relevant.

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

Bradbury-Wedderburn, as of June 2025, has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs well represented. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the past year.

There are 9,498 residents employed, but the unemployment rate at 4.9% is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 54.4%, lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration with levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services are less represented at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1%, labour force grew by 4.8%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with a slight rise in unemployment. Statewide, NSW's employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) between Nov-24 and Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 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 simple 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 income of $56,958 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856 during the same period. As of September 2025, estimated incomes based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $55,885 (median) and $64,140 (average). Income data from Census 2021 shows Bradbury-Wedderburn's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 27th and 38th percentiles. The income distribution shows that 34.9% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, which is similar to the broader regional trend of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Bradbury-Wedderburn, 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 in Bradbury-Wedderburn, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bradbury-Wedderburn stood at 21.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented dwellings at 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000 as of the latest data point in June 2021, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area's figures were $2,100 for mortgage repayments and $380 for rents. Nationally, Bradbury-Wedderburn's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863 as of June 2021, while rents were below 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 - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 26.8%. Educational participation is 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. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 138 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 276 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 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 to a higher degree among older age cohorts. Approximately 48% of its total population (~10,023 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.9% and 8.9% of residents respectively. While 66.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney, the area has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.1% (2,728 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 14.4%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader 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, surveyed in August 2021, had a higher overseas-born population at 25.1%, compared to the local average of 24%. It also had a larger proportion speaking languages other than English at home, at 23.9% versus 22.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 54.1%, while Islam was overrepresented at 8.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 6.7%.

The top three ancestral groups were Australian (24.9%), English (22.3%), and Other (13.9%). Notably, Samoan ancestry was overrepresented at 2.4%, Lebanese at 2.0%, and Maltese at 1.0%.

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

The median age in Bradbury-Wedderburn is 33 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years 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%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 13.3% to 14.0%, while the 25-34 age group decreased from 14.6% to 13.9%. By 2041, Bradbury-Wedderburn's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 16%, adding 390 residents to reach a total of 2,839. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 56% of the population growth, while the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.