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 20,752 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This is an increase of 741 people from the 2021 Census figure of 20,011, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 3.7%. The population estimate for June 2024 was 20,703 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), with an additional 459 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 566 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Natural growth accounted for approximately 58.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilized the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022, based on 2021 figures. Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering these projected demographic shifts, Bradbury-Wedderburn is expected to experience a population increase just below the national median statistical area average. Based on the latest population numbers, the area is projected to grow by 1,299 persons by 2041, representing an overall 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 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. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 was 0.7. This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average development value of new dwellings was $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, 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 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. 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 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 27 projects likely impacting the region. Key initiatives include Airds-Bradbury Renewal Project, Gordon-Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Upgrades, Bradbury Multipurpose Courts, 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 both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area shows notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, at 1.7 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are underrepresented, at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. As of June 2025, unemployment rate is 9.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the past year. There are 9,498 residents in work, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's at 4.9%.

Workforce participation lags behind Greater Sydney's rate at 54.4%. Employment levels increased by 5.1% and labour force grew by 4.8% during the year to June 2025, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts 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 growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Bradbury-Wedderburn has a median taxpayer income of $49,627 and an average of $56,958 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $55,885 (median) and $64,140 (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 (7,242 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 after housing costs, ranking at the 34th 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 data, consisted of 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 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 ones at 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in the area was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Bradbury-Wedderburn's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were lower at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 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 matches 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%).

There are 11 schools serving 3,605 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 955) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 7 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' in enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

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

The analysis of public transport in Bradbury-Wedderburn shows that there are currently 149 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes totalling 51 individual routes. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,936.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility with an average proximity of 138 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages 276 trips per day, which translates 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 notably higher among older cohorts. Approximately 48% of the 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 having 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 presenting challenges.

Bradbury - Wedderburn was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range 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 languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bradbury-Wedderburn, accounting for 54.1% of its people. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 8.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 12.5%.

The top three ancestral groups are Australian (24.9%), English (22.3%), and Other (13.9%), which is lower than the regional average of 21.6%. Certain ethnic groups show significant differences: Samoan at 2.4% (vs region's 2.4%), Lebanese at 2.0% (vs 1.9%), and Australian Aboriginal at 5.1% (vs 3.1%).

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%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.3% to 14.0%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 14.6% to 13.9%. By 2041, Bradbury-Wedderburn's population is projected to change significantly. 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 decline in population.