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 is approximately 21,530 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,519 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,011. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,701 in June 2024 and an additional 301 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 587 persons per square kilometer. Bradbury-Wedderburn's population growth rate of 7.6% since the census is within 0.2 percentage points of the state average of 7.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, AreaSearch utilises 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Bradbury-Wedderburn is expected to grow by approximately 1,299 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of about 2.2% in total over the 17-year period.

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 so far, there have been 46 approvals recorded. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 was 0.7. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice while also creating 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. There have 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 levels, with 14.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

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 its emphasis on detached housing. With around 114 people per dwelling approval, Bradbury-Wedderburn shows characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 470 residents through to 2041. 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 to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are Newbrook Shopping Village Redevelopment, Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Upgrades, Airds-Bradbury Renewal Project, and Raith Bradbury Development. The following list details those most 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, construction, and notably transport, postal & warehousing at 1.7 times the regional average. Professional & technical services are lower at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

The unemployment rate was 9.2% in September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 5.4% over the past year. There were 9,498 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 5.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 65.8%, below Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high 27.4% of residents worked from home as of September 2025, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4%, labour force grew by 5.1%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project 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, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Bradbury - Wedderburn SA2 is $53,132, with an average of $60,022 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is below the national average, which stands at a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,839 (median) and $65,340 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Bradbury - Wedderburn rank modestly, between the 27th and 38th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.9% of the population (7,513 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is 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 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

Dwelling structure in Bradbury-Wedderburn, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bradbury-Wedderburn was at 21.7%, with the rest either mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (38.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Bradbury-Wedderburn was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bradbury-Wedderburn's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 constitute 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 account for 22.8%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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's university qualification rate is 16.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are 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, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.4% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

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 165 active public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by 51 different routes, offering a total of 2,012 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 138 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars (87%), with trains accounting for only 7%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. Notably, 27.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions in 2021 Census data.

The service frequency averages 287 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 12 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this report, highlighting the 100 nearest stops to the area's central location point.

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 indicates significant health challenges in Bradbury - Wedderburn, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is low, at approximately 49% of the total population (~10,528 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent 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 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,902 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, broadly aligning with national rankings for 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most nearby markets, with 25.1% of its residents born overseas and 23.9% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bradbury-Wedderburn, making up 54.1% of the population. However, Islam is more prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 8.3% versus 6.8%.

For ancestry, Australians are the largest group at 24.9%, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%. English and Other groups follow at 22.3% and 13.9% respectively. Notably, Samoan, Lebanese, and Maltese ethnicities have distinct representations: Samoans are overrepresented at 2.4% compared to 0.5%, Lebanese are slightly lower at 2.0% versus 2.6%, and Maltese remain the same at 1.0%.

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 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.6%). Between the censuses of 2021 and 2026, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 3.9% to 4.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 14.6% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes for Bradbury-Wedderburn's population. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to increase by 128%, adding 352 individuals to reach a total of 628. This growth will be driven primarily by the aging of its residents, with those aged 65 and older accounting for 60% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the populations aged 15-24 and 25-34 are expected to decrease.