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Population
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 21,087 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,076 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 20,011. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 21,000 in June 2025 and additional validated addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 575 persons per square kilometer. Bradbury-Wedderburn's 5.4% growth since the census is close to the state average of 7.1%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.6% of overall population gains recently.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. 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 1,088 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of about 4.8% over the 16-year period.
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Development
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, from FY20 to FY24 inclusive. This totals 765 homes approved during this period. As of FY26, 68 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded between FY21 and FY25.
The average construction value for new dwellings was $289,000. In FY26, there have been $3.4 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bradbury-Wedderburn has shown elevated construction activity, with 16.0% more approvals per person over the five-year period.
Recent construction comprises 79.0% standalone homes and 21.0% medium and high-density housing. With around 114 people per dwelling approval, Bradbury-Wedderburn maintains a low density character. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by 1,001 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, supporting buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Development applications around Bradbury - Wedderburn
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Infrastructure
Bradbury - Wedderburn has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Newbrook Shopping Village Redevelopment, Airds-Bradbury Renewal Project, Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Upgrades, and Raith Bradbury Development. The following list details those most relevant.
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Greater Macarthur Growth Area
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a NSW state-led strategic planning project covering the Glenfield to Macarthur urban renewal corridor and major land release precincts at Gilead, Appin and North Appin. The plan targets up to 18,000 new homes in existing urban areas and up to 40,000 new homes in greenfield areas, plus around 40,000 local jobs over 30 years. As of late 2025, draft plans for the Appin (Part) Precinct (up to 12,900 homes by Walker Corporation) and North Appin Precinct (up to 3,000 homes by Ingham Property Group) were on public exhibition between 8 September and 6 October 2025. A dwelling cap of 2,499 homes applies across the Appin and North Appin precincts, tied to the staged delivery of wastewater, water and road infrastructure. At Glenfield, Landcom is preparing for civil works in 2026 on a precinct that will deliver more than 3,900 new homes near Glenfield Station, with site demolition and remediation already underway. The Warranmadhaa National Park, covering 962 hectares between Long Point and Appin, was gazetted in July 2025 to protect the largest koala population in the Sydney basin, with the park to grow to around 1,830 hectares as further public lands are transferred by September 2026.
Reimagining Campbelltown City Centre Master Plan
A long-term strategic blueprint transforming 570 hectares of Campbelltown into the capital of the Western Parkland City by 2041. The plan focuses on high-density mixed-use development, a 40% tree canopy target, and the revitalization of the Queen Street precinct. Key projects include the 'Blue-Green' infrastructure network along Bow Bowing Creek, a new Civic and Justice Precinct, and the Leumeah Live sports and entertainment quarter. As of early 2026, major components including the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands are operational, and the associated Planning Proposal has progressed through Gateway determination to enable revised planning controls.
Appin (Part) Precinct - Future Appin Communities
A 1,378-hectare masterplanned community in the Greater Macarthur Growth Area, rezoned on 15 December 2023. The precinct is planned to deliver up to 12,900 new homes over a 20-year horizon, alongside four new schools spanning kindergarten to Year 12, three new local centres, and the proposed 400-hectare, 1.9 billion AUD Macarthur Business Park, which is expected to support over 10,000 jobs. Walker Corporation lodged a Concept Plan and Stage 1 Development Application with Wollondilly Shire Council in August 2024 covering Release Areas 1, 3 and 4 for around 9,000 homes, with Stage 1 alone proposing 613 lots over 112 hectares. The draft Precinct Structure Plan and draft Development Control Plan were exhibited concurrently with the neighbouring North Appin Precinct in late 2025, with public submissions closing in early October 2025. About 470 hectares of the site is dedicated to environmental conservation to protect koala corridors, and the project is the first private development to commit to the Wilton Greenfield Housing Code. An interim dwelling cap of 2,499 homes across the Appin (Part) and North Appin precincts has been gazetted to align housing release with infrastructure delivery, including wastewater and road upgrades. More than 2 billion AUD in state and local infrastructure has been committed alongside the masterplan.
Newbrook Shopping Village Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of the existing 15,600 sqm Newbrook Shopping Village (formerly Airds Village) into a modern neighbourhood hub. As of late 2025, the site was offered for sale via EOI to capitalise on value-add repositioning plans, including a new 3,230 sqm supermarket and a DA-approved childcare facility for 43 places. The project is a central component of the Newbrook masterplanned community, which is delivering 2,100 new dwellings by late 2026. Current surrounding works include the Towner Avenue extension and the realignment of Riverside Drive to improve precinct connectivity.
Queen Sq Campbelltown
Approved mixed-use urban renewal precinct by ALAND on the former Brands on Sale site at the northern gateway to Campbelltown CBD. The project is planned to deliver 558 apartments across five towers, ground-floor retail and commercial space, dining uses, open parkland, pedestrian links, community facilities and basement parking. Official project material now markets Queen Sq as coming in 2026 and identifies the development as a 500 million dollar residential, retail and commercial precinct.
Gilead Stage Two
Gilead Stage Two is a major urban renewal project within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area. Following the rezoning approval in late 2023, the project is set to deliver approximately 3,300 new homes, a primary school, a local village centre, and extensive public open space. A significant feature of the development is the preservation of 247 hectares of land for environmental protection, which includes vital koala corridors. The project is being delivered in phases, with the initial 600 lots progressing while the remaining 2,700 are linked to the completion of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the region.
Airds-Bradbury Renewal Project
Urban renewal of the Airds-Bradbury public housing estate into a mixed community of around 2,100 homes (up to 30% social housing), upgrades to Kevin Wheatley VC Memorial Playing Fields and local open space, seniors housing close to parks and services, and supporting streets and utilities. NSW Government fast-tracked $75m in 2020-21; overall delivery continues in stages toward 2030.
Greater Macarthur Transit Corridor
Future road corridor from Menangle Road, Menangle Park to Appin providing public transport links with potential for light rail, bus rapid transit or metro. Supports growth areas with 46,000 new homes by 2036. The corridor will provide convenient, safe and reliable transport connections throughout the Greater Macarthur Growth Area, prioritizing public transport including dedicated rapid bus lanes. Land protection is currently being implemented through State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) mapping.
Employment
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 underrepresented at 4.1%.
As of December 2025, unemployment stands at 8.9%, with estimated employment growth of 6.7% over the past year. The area has room for improvement as its unemployment rate is 4.7% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 66.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high proportion, 27.4%, of residents work from home.
Dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing but lower representation in professional & technical services compared to regional averages. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.7% while labour force grew by 7.1%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.3 percentage points). In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued May-25, project national employment growth of 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 approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
The median taxpayer income in Bradbury - Wedderburn SA2 is $53,132 and the average is $60,022 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since FY2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $58,615 (median) and $66,216 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Bradbury - Wedderburn ranks modestly for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 27th and 38th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.9% of the population falls within the $1,500-$2,999 range, which is consistent with regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 33rd percentile.
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Housing
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, consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bradbury-Wedderburn was at 21.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (38.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was recorded at $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 less than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Bradbury - Wedderburn features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average 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 constitute 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, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – 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.
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Transport
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 bus services. These are covered by 51 routes, offering 2,012 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport access is rated excellent, with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car use dominates at 87%, while train usage stands at 7%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4, above the regional norm.
According to the 2021 Census, 27.4% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Daily service frequency averages 287 trips across all routes, equating to about 12 weekly trips per stop. The provided map displays the 100 nearest stops to the area's central location.
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Health
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 issues in Bradbury - Wedderburn, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, with approximately 49% of the total population (~10,311 people) having it, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.
Nationally, the average is 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 claim to be free from any medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,781 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings broadly similar to the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 local markets, with 25.1% of its population born overseas and 23.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bradbury-Wedderburn, comprising 54.1% of people. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 8.3% versus 6.8%.
The top three ancestry groups are Australian (24.9%), English (22.3%), and Other (13.9%). Notably, Samoan (2.4%) and Lebanese (2.0%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 2.6%, respectively.
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Age
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 (14.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 3.9% to 4.6%, while the 65-74 age group has decreased from 7.9% to 7.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes for Bradbury-Wedderburn. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 16%, adding 389 residents to reach a total of 2,850. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 55% of the population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.