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

Douglas Park - Appin's population is around 13,748 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,636 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,112 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,313 from the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 2,009 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 47 persons per square kilometer. Douglas Park - Appin's growth rate of 23.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 74.8% 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Douglas Park - Appin is predicted to grow by 29,988 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 215.0% in total over the 16 years.

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 recorded approximately 279 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,396 homes. As of FY-26421 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $409,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals valued at $10.8 million have been registered, reflecting moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Sydney, Douglas Park - Appin has 54.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity consists of approximately 88.0% standalone homes and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 32 people per approval, Douglas Park - Appin is a developing area with population forecasts indicating an increase of 29,553 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Douglas Park - Appin will gain 29,553 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 68 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include new schools in Panorama and Panorama North Wilton, Bingara Gorge Master Planned Community, and Wilton Greens Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 1.5% as of December 2025. This rate is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.0%. As of December 2025, there were 7,578 residents in work. Workforce participation was 75.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant portion, 32.8% of residents, worked from home based on Census responses.

Key industries include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Construction employment levels were particularly high at 1.9 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services were under-represented with only 5.1% of the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 7.0%, labour force by 7.4%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Douglas Park - Appin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Douglas Park - Appin SA2 was $60,417, with an average of $73,633. This is above the national average. Greater Sydney's median income was $60,817 and average was $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $66,652 (median) and $81,232 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 90th percentile ($2,484 weekly). The earnings profile indicates that 31.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (4,330 individuals). This pattern is similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. The district shows affluence with 39.3% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks 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

In Douglas Park - Appin, as per the latest Census, 96.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.1% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan areas, where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Douglas Park - Appin stood at 30.8%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 56.2% and rented dwellings making up 13.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Douglas Park - Appin was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Douglas Park - Appin were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (33.4%). Educational participation is high at 32.6%, comprising primary education (12.9%), secondary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (3.7%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Douglas Park - Appin has 211 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 66 individual routes, collectively providing 2,994 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 230 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 32.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 427 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location'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 relatively positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis conducted in June 2021. Mortality rates and health conditions 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, with approximately 55% of the total population (~7,616 people) having it, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.2 and 7.5% of residents respectively, as of June 2021. A total of 72.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. As of June 2021, 15.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,066 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 the census conducted on Tuesday 10 August 2016, showed low cultural diversity 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 (1.9%) and Serbian (0.5%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 0.5%, respectively.

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

Douglas Park-Appin has a median age of 36 years, closely approaching 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 residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 14.4% to 16.2%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 11.4% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 11.3% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Douglas Park-Appin's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 35-44 cohort, projected to increase by 199%, adding 4,416 residents to reach a total of 6,638.