Douglas Park - Appin

Douglas Park - Appin lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Feb 2026, Douglas Park - Appin's population is around 13,545. This reflects a growth of 2,433 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,112. The increase was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 12,493 in June 2024 and an additional 1,849 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 46 persons per square kilometer. Douglas Park - Appin's growth rate of 21.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 based on 2022 data. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year are adopted. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Douglas Park - Appin is predicted to grow by 31,621 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 225.7% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Douglas Park - Appin was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Douglas Park - Appin has recorded approximately 279 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1396 homes. As of FY-26240 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 people per year move to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $409,000.

This financial year has seen $10.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Sydney, Douglas Park - Appin records 55% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers greater choice and demonstrating strong developer confidence in the area. The area maintains its traditional low density character with 88% standalone homes and 12% townhouses or apartments. With approximately 32 people per approval, Douglas Park - Appin is a developing area projected to gain 30569 residents by 2041, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price support if current development rates do not match population growth.

Population forecasts indicate Douglas Park - Appin will gain 30,569 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Douglas Park - Appin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 68 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include new schools planned for Panorama, Panorama North Wilton, Wilton Greens Estate, and Bingara Gorge Master Planned Community. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Douglas Park - Appin performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Douglas Park - Appin has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate in this area is 1.5%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.9%.

As of September 2025, there are 7,423 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7% and workforce participation at 78.8%. Notably, 32.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The key industries of employment include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.1% of Douglas Park - Appin's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 5.9%, while labour force grew by 6.1%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%. Applying these projections to Douglas Park - Appin's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by approximately 6.0% over the same period. Over ten years, national employment growth is forecast at 13.7%, implying a potential local increase of around 12.5%.

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 2023 shows Douglas Park - Appin SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $60,417 and an average of $73,633. These figures are above the national average. Greater Sydney's median was $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Using Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,770 (median) and $80,157 (average). Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 90th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,484. The earnings profile shows that 31.5% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 band, reflecting patterns in surrounding regions where 30.9% occupy this range. Affluence is demonstrated by 39.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Douglas Park - Appin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Douglas Park - Appin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Douglas Park - Appin stood at 30.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.2% and rented ones at 13.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Douglas Park - Appin's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Douglas Park - Appin features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.6% of all households, including 49.5% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 13.3% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Douglas Park - Appin aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding them – advanced diplomas account for 12.4% and certificates for 33.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 211 active transport stops operating within Douglas Park - Appin. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. The area is served by 66 individual routes that collectively provide 2,994 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the region is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 230 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward for work purposes. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 94%.

Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 32.8%, work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 427 trips per day, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the location of the 100 nearest stops to the area's centrepoint.

Douglas Park - Appin's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Douglas Park - Appin residents have shown relatively positive health outcomes, according to health data analysed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and health conditions in the area are broadly in line with national benchmarks.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is very high in the area, with approximately 55% of the total population (~7,503 people) having it, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.2 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 72.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has 15.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,084 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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, as per data from the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity below average with 88.0% of its population born in Australia, 91.4% being citizens, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 65.1%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.6%), English (28.7%), and Irish (7.2%).

Notably, Maltese was overrepresented at 1.9% in Douglas Park-Appin versus the regional average of 1.0%. Serbian and Macedonian groups also had similar representations to the region, at 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively.

Douglas Park - Appin's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Douglas Park-Appin has a median age of 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Douglas Park-Appin has a higher proportion of 5-14 year-olds (16.1%) but fewer 25-34 year-olds (10.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35-44 age group increased from 14.4% to 15.9%, while the 15-24 cohort rose from 11.4% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 11.3% to 10.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Douglas Park-Appin's age profile. The 5-14 cohort is projected to grow by 208%, adding 4,548 residents to reach a total of 6,732.