Currans Hill
Statistical Area - sa2

Currans Hill lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Currans Hill's population is 7,787 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a growth of 1,342 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,445. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 (7,400) and the Census date. The population density is 1,101 persons per square kilometer. Currans Hill's growth rate of 20.8% since 2021 exceeded both its SA3 area (5.9%) and the state average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 46.7% to this growth.

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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Currans Hill is expected to grow by 2,166 persons by 2041, a gain of 22.4% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Currans Hill was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Currans Hill has recorded approximately 62 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 311 homes were approved, with an additional 9 approved so far in FY-26. On average, for every home built over these five years, 4.3 new residents are expected annually.

This indicates that demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically contributes to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value of new properties is $360,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY-26, there have been $830,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. When comparing Currans Hill's development activity per person to Greater Sydney, it shows a 110.0% higher rate, which should provide buyers with ample choice.

New developments consist of 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 152 people per dwelling approval, Currans Hill exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that Currans Hill will gain approximately 1,744 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Currans Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 48 projects likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance through changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Key projects include Oran Park Film Studios Precinct, Gledswood Hills High School, Gledswood Hills Residential Estate Stage 3, and Stockland Figtree Hill (Gilead Stage 1), with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Currans Hill demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Currans Hill's skilled workforce is notable, with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year.

Employment growth over this period was estimated at 5.2%. As of June 2025, 4,254 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was higher than the regional average at 72.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction showed strong specialization with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 3.7% versus the regional average of 11.5%. There were 1.3 workers for every resident as of the Census, indicating that Currans Hill functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2% and labour force grew by 4.8%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with an increase in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data up to Sep-25 shows NSW experienced a contraction in employment by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state's unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Currans Hill's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Currans Hill's median income at $59,996 and average income at $70,909. This is higher than the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). In Greater Sydney, median income was $56,994 and average income was $80,856. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,356 (median) and $78,425 (average), based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census places Currans Hill's household, family, and personal incomes between the 76th and 77th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 41.8% of residents (3,254 people) earn between $1,500 - $2,999, consistent with metropolitan trends at 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Currans Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

As per the latest Census evaluation in Currans Hill, 95.2% of dwellings were houses while 4.8% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currans Hill stood at 14.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 54.6% and rented dwellings making up 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460 compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Currans Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Currans Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 82.9% of all households, consisting of 45.5% couples with children, 20.1% couples without children, and 16.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 15.7% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Educational attainment in Currans Hill aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 17.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.6% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Currans Hill has three schools with a combined enrollment of 2,668 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1025) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub, offering 34.3 school places per 100 residents, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 16.9, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Analysis indicates 57 active public transport stops in Currans Hill, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 71 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,629 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 299 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 375 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per stop.

Currans Hill's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Currans Hill.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~4,282 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.8% and 7.7% of residents respectively. 73.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 7.8% of residents aged 65 and over (604 people), which is lower than the 12.9% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Currans Hill was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Currans Hill, surveyed in 2016, had a cultural diversity index above the average, with 20.2% of its residents born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 58.2% of the population, compared to 64.3% in Greater Sydney as per the 2016 Census. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (26.3%), English (23.7%), and Other (12.1%).

Notable disparities included Samoan representation at 1.7%, higher than the regional average of 0.5%. Maltese and Spanish populations were also notable, with 1.6% and 0.8% respectively, compared to 1.8% and 0.6% regionally.

Currans Hill hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Currans Hill's median age is 31, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Currans Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.1%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 14.8% to 16.2%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 18.2% to 16.6%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest Currans Hill's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 352 people (an 89% increase) from 394 to 747. Conversely, the 0-4 age group is projected to decrease by 28 people.