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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Currans Hill's population is around 7,787 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,342 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,445 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,400 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 525 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,101 persons per square kilometer. Currans Hill's growth rate of 20.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (5.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 46.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Considering these projections, a significant population increase is forecasted for Currans Hill, with an expected growth of 2,166 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording a gain of 22.4% in total over the 17 years.

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 80 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 402 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, and an additional six approved in FY-26. On average, 4.3 new residents are associated with each home built annually between FY-20 and FY-25. The supply of housing is lagging behind demand, which typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $360,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. In the current financial year, commercial development approvals totaling $830,000 have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Currans Hill has 122.0% more development activity per capita, offering buyers greater choice. Recent construction comprises 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 152 people associated with each approval, Currans Hill reflects a developing area. Looking ahead, Currans Hill is expected to grow by 1,744 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.

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

AreaSearch has identified 49 projects that could impact the area's performance. 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). The following list details those most relevant.

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

Currans Hill has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% as of June 2025.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year. 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 in Currans Hill was 72.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. There were 1.3 workers for every resident in Currans Hill as per the Census, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force increased by 4.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and an increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, with a state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National unemployment was 4.5% with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment 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 latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Currans Hill's median income is $59,996 and average income is $70,909. This is higher than the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). Comparing with Greater Sydney figures, Currans Hill has lower incomes overall. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated median income for March 2025 is approximately $66,356 and average income is around $78,425. According to the 2021 Census, Currans Hill ranks between the 76th and 77th percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. The most common income bracket in Currans Hill is $1,500 - 2,999, with 41.8% of residents (3,254 people). This aligns with broader metropolitan trends where 30.9% fall into the same category. Housing costs consume 19.3% of income in Currans Hill, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile nationally. 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

In Currans Hill, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 4.8% comprising semi-detached, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currans Hill stood at 14.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.6% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent in Currans Hill was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Currans Hill's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,200 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and 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, including 45.5% couples with children, 20.1% couples without children, and 16.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 15.7% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 17.5%, substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 28.8%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education. Currans Hill's 3 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,668 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 1025, indicating balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. As of recent statistics, the area functions as an education hub with 34.5 school places per 100 residents - significantly above 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

Transport analysis shows 57 active transport stops operating within Currans Hill, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 71 individual routes, collectively providing 2629 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 299 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 375 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual 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 across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high, approximately 55% of the total population (around 4,282 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.8 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A total of 73.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.6% across Greater Sydney. As of June 20XX (date from source), 7.8% of residents are 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 has above average cultural diversity, with 20.2% of its population born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Currans Hill, making up 58.2% of people, compared to 64.3% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (26.3%), English (23.7%), and Other (12.1%).

Notably, Samoan is overrepresented at 1.7%, Maltese at 1.6%, and Spanish at 0.8%.

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

Currans Hill's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly below 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 the present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 14.8% to 16.2%, while the age group of 25-34 has declined from 18.2% to 16.6%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Currans Hill's age profile. The number of residents aged 65-74 is projected to increase by 352 people (an 89% rise) from 394 to 747. Conversely, the population aged 0-4 is projected to decrease by 28 people.