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Douglas Park - Appin has an estimated 14,078 residents, up 26.7% since the 2021 Census, with 34 projects tracked in Douglas Park - Appin.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Douglas Park - Appin Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 59 kilometres southwest from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 14,078 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 2,966 people (26.7%) since the 2021 Census count of 11,112 people. The change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 13,313 as of June 2025 and 2,273 validated new addresses since the Census date. Development activity and population drivers are well above average, household incomes are above average, mortgage holders and married families are strongly represented, and detached housing leads. Construction is a notable employment base. The area also has a high proportion of children, largely in family households and couples with children, and is described as very affluent.
Douglas Park - Appin ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally for population growth and exhibits exceptionally high sales activity relative to its population size. Its setting in NSW, Australia is described as scenic and rural, with greenery, rolling hills and a tranquil atmosphere.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,188 in 2001 and 13,313 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 14,078 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 16.2%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.5%.
Douglas Park - Appin ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 95th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Douglas Park - Appin is $806 a week, up 5.2% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 2% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.4%.
2% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $553 in 2017, $822 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oxenbridge Avenue, Wilton NSW 2571 | $2,530,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 28 Albatross Bend, Wilton NSW 2571 | $1,200,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 17 Carney Street, Wilton NSW 2571 | $1,240,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 50 Hopson Street, Douglas Park NSW 2569 | $1,301,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 14 St Lukes Street, Wilton NSW 2571 | $910,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Gibney Street, Wilton NSW 2571 | $1,540,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 41 Lippiatt Circuit, Appin NSW 2560 | $1,300,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 47 Charlton Street, Wilton NSW 2571 | $1,055,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 19 Fitzroy Street, Wilton NSW 2571 | $1,500,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 19 Butler Drive, Wilton NSW 2571 | $1,360,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 31 residential sales recorded since 25 Aug 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 31, houses and units together, was $1,250,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $806 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.26m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $730k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,250,000 | Median of the 31 most recent residential sales, settled 25 Aug 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $822 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $523 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +4.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Wollondilly | $658 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wollondilly, over 12 months | +5.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Outer South West | $649 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Outer South West, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 873 tracked applications: 466 approved, 123 under assessment, 284 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 34 projects in Douglas Park - Appin (11 under construction) and 84 more in the surrounding area.
Three new NSW public schools under construction on adjoining sites at Fairway Drive, Wilton, within Landcom's 871-hectare Panorama…
A 450-hectare master-planned golf and lifestyle community delivering 1,800 homes in Wilton, Sydney's South West.
Wilton is a NSW Government Priority Growth Area at the junction of the Hume Motorway and Picton Road in Wollondilly Shire, planned as a new…
Panorama is Landcom's flagship 871-hectare masterplanned community in the North Wilton Growth Area, designed as Australia's first 6-Star…
Wilton Greens is a $2 billion masterplanned community spanning 432 hectares in Sydney's south west, around 80km from the CBD in Wollondilly…
Premium 450-hectare master-planned community by Metro Property Group (acquired from Lendlease in 2021) delivering 1,800 homes for…
Wilton Junction is a masterplanned growth area in Wollondilly Shire, south-west Sydney, planned as a new major strategic centre for about…
A state-led precinct that will form the residential, retail, commercial and entertainment core of the Wilton Growth Area and the largest…
Panorama is Landcom's 874-hectare flagship greenfield masterplanned community in the North Wilton Growth Area, delivering up to 5,600…
Upgrade of Picton Road between the Nepean River and Almond Street, Wilton, including conversion of the M31 Hume Motorway interchange to a…
Appin Grove is the inaugural residential masterplanned neighbourhood within Walker Corporation's broader Greater Macarthur growth corridor…
A $1.9 billion, 400-hectare business and innovation park planned by Walker Corporation to deliver up to 14,000 professional, industrial…
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Estimated completion year of the 63 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 10, 2027 15, 2028 13, 2029 5, 2030 6, 2031 1, 2032 6, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 4, 2036 2. 29 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 873 substantial development applications lodged in and around Douglas Park - Appin over the past 5 years, 753 in the last 12 months; 123 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 18, 2023 25, 2024 44, 2025 37, 2026 (to Oct) 747.
Key application 15 Brooks Point Road, Appin Mixed Use | $75m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 873 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 753 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 32.0 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 97th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 378 | ABS building approvals | 97th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 466 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 123 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 include: Wilton Greens Estate (Construction); Douglas Park Memorial Park (Under Assessment); Wilton Ridge Public School, Public Preschool and Wilton High School (Construction); Picton Road and M31 Hume Motorway Interchange Upgrade (Approved); and Macarthur Business Park (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Transport & Logistics, and Communities, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 30%, the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Douglas Park - Appin higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 area has seen 1,022 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Douglas Park - Appin SA2's current population of 14,078 has been supported by 378 approvals on average over recent years.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Douglas Park - Appin SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 378, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 has grown by approximately 2,248 people, while 1,891 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Douglas Park - Appin lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,078 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +26.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 49 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 24th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +3.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +3.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,112 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 2,966 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +4.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +6.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 289.95 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 was estimated to be approximately 14,078 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 13,313 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The douglas park - appin sa2 has added approximately 2,966 people and shown a 26.69% increase from the 11,112 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is estimated at 49 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 3.7% per annum.
Population growth in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (74.8%), Natural increase (15.7%), Overseas migration (9.4%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 74.8% of overall population gains.
Douglas Park - Appin's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 27th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 23.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 36 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 7.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 at 35 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 36 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, Douglas Park - Appin is 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 16.2% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 10.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 5-14 year-olds (16.2% vs 11.8%) and 0-4 year-olds (7.5% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 23.7% of the population in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.4% of the population in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 85% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $65,051 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $79,373 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,484 | 2021 Census, weekly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $959 | 2021 Census, weekly | 74th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 39.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,624 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 13.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is approximately $69,201. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $65,051.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is approximately $84,437. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $79,373.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is approximately $69,201 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,051 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is approximately $84,437 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $79,373 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Douglas Park - Appin SA2's households (~31.5% / 1,050 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is $2,484/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is $2,624/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is $959/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Douglas Park - Appin SA2's median income among taxpayers is $65,051, with an average of $79,373. This is very high nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $63,183 and average of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $69,201 (median) and $84,437 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is $9,027 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The douglas park - appin sa2's disposable income is $9,027 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Douglas Park - Appin places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 77.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 8,041 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 12,328 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 8,185 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 has approximately 8,041 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.8%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 stands at 1.8%, which is 2.4 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are construction (16.6% of employment), education & training (11.2%), and health care & social assistance (10.1%). Other significant employers include retail trade and manufacturing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is 77.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The douglas park - appin sa2 shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 16.6% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The douglas park - appin sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Douglas Park - Appin sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 13.6% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 18.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 33.4% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 35.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 32.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 12.9% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
18.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
35.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The douglas park - appin sa2 ranks in the 51th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 are: Certificate (33.4%), Bachelor Degree (13.6%), Advanced Diploma (12.4%).
32.6% of the population in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 12.9% in primary school, 8.5% in secondary school, 3.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is 1006, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 5 schools within the Douglas Park - Appin SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,150 students.
The douglas park - appin sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 1 combined school.
Douglas Park - Appin features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.2 people | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 13.3% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 49.5% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.3% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,329 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,218 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 85.6% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 had 3,329 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 26.7% to an estimated 4,218 households today.
The average household size in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is 3.2 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 85.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (13.3%), group households (1.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,850 family households, couples with children account for 49.5% of all households, couples without children at home 27.3%, and single parent families 8.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 85.6% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 13.3% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 57.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 28.8% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 13.3% of all households in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.2% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Douglas Park - Appin is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.3% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.4% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 88.0% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
Douglas Park - Appin was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.0% of its population born in Australia, 91.4% being citizens, and 94.3% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Douglas Park - Appin was found to be Christianity, which makes up 65.1% of people in Douglas Park - Appin. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Douglas Park - Appin are Australian, comprising 32.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, English, comprising 28.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, and Irish, comprising 7.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Douglas Park - Appin (vs 1.0% across Greater Sydney), Serbian at 0.5% (vs 0.5%) and Macedonian at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
12.0% of the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
5.7% of the population in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
2.4% of the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
91.4% of the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Douglas Park - Appin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 13.0% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 30.8% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 96.9% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,600 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 56.2% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $490 | 2021 Census, weekly | 87th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 40th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Douglas Park - Appin SA2, 30.8% of homes are owned outright, 56.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 13.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 96.9% of dwellings in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 are houses.
In the Douglas Park - Appin SA2, 0.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 stands at 30.8%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is $2,600, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is $1,737, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Douglas Park - Appin SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.2% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 19.7% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 consists of 96.9% detached houses, 2.0% semi-detached dwellings, 0.8% apartments, and 0.3% other dwelling types.
Housing in Douglas Park - Appin consumes approximately 16.1% of median household income ($10,756 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Douglas Park - Appin show attached dwellings contributing 20% of approvals compared to 3% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 80% of applications versus 97% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health in Douglas Park - Appin: private health cover 56.5%, no long-term health condition 72.0%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 56.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 66th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.0% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 78.3% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
Around 56.5% of people in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Douglas Park - Appin SA2, 4.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
7.5% of people in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.5% of the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.1% of people in the Douglas Park - Appin SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Douglas Park - Appin SA2, 56.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 59 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 59th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 213 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,070 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 62nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 65 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 69 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 32.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 213 public transport stops within the Douglas Park - Appin SA2.
The Douglas Park - Appin SA2 has 3,070 weekly trips across 69 routes, averaging 438 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 227 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 1.4 km away and the nearest school 1.7 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 213 stops nearby, 3,070 weekly trips, access rating 59 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 6 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 6th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 4.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 5.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 9.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 14.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 15.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Douglas Park - Appin higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country.
Douglas Park - Appin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Douglas Park - Appin's resilient property market has recorded 730 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 56% residential, 2% commercial and 43% vacant land transactions.
Douglas Park - Appin lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Douglas Park - Appin's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 85% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The exceptional employment performance in Douglas Park - Appin places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
Educational attainment in Douglas Park - Appin sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Douglas Park - Appin features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Douglas Park - Appin is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Douglas Park - Appin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health in Douglas Park - Appin: private health cover 56.5%, no long-term health condition 72.0%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Douglas Park - Appin has an estimated 14,078 residents, up 26.7% since the 2021 Census, with 34 projects tracked in Douglas Park - Appin.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Douglas Park - Appin.
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Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (123031446). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Douglas Park - Appin from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Douglas Park - Appin with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
