Douglas Park - Appin
Statistical Area - sa2

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 November 2025, Douglas Park - Appin's population is approximately 14,980. This figure represents an increase of 3,868 people from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,112. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,532 in June 2024 and an additional 1,740 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 51 persons per square kilometer. Douglas Park - Appin's population growth of 34.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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. According to demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with an expected population increase of 31,621 persons to 2041 based on the latest numbers, representing a total increase of 194.5% over the 17 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 has recorded approximately 279 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,396 homes. As of FY-26168 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 people have moved to the area per dwelling built each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost value for new homes is $409,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals valued at $10.8 million have been registered, demonstrating moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Sydney, Douglas Park - Appin has recorded 55.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. The area maintains its traditional low density character with 88.0% standalone homes and 12.0% townhouses or apartments. With approximately 32 people per approval, Douglas Park - Appin is a developing area with population forecasts indicating growth of 29,134 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Douglas Park - Appin will gain 29,134 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Douglas Park - Appin has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 68 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects 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 as of June 2025 was 1.5%.

Employment grew by an estimated 4.7% over the past year. As of that date, 7,050 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Douglas Park - Appin was 65.1%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance.

Construction employment levels were at 1.9 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services were under-represented, with only 5.1% of Douglas Park - Appin's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, labour force increased by 4.9%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Douglas Park - Appin's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 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's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Douglas Park - Appin had a median income of $56,041 and an average income of $69,193. This is higher than the national average. Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 with an average of $80,856 in the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income could reach approximately $63,108 and the average could be around $77,918, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%. Census data shows Douglas Park - Appin's incomes rank between the 75th and 90th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile reveals that 31.5% (4,718 individuals) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 weekly earnings band, similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. Notably, 39.3% earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, yet 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Douglas Park - Appin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 94.1% houses and 5.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Douglas Park - Appin was 30.8%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.2% and rented ones at 13.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,318. The median weekly rent figure was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $415. Nationally, Douglas Park - Appin's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $490 compared to 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 account for the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 13.3% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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 prominent, 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%).

Douglas Park - Appin's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,150 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 4 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents are lower at 8.1 compared to the regional average of 11.4, indicating some students may attend schools in neighboring areas. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

Douglas Park - Appin has 193 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 66 individual routes operating, providing a total of 2,988 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 230 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 426 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Douglas Park - Appin is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Douglas Park - Appin exhibits above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population.

However, this prevalence is higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 54% (~8,044 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.2 and 7.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.0%, claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 68.7% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016 data, the area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.1% (2,258 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 16.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of 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, assessed in terms of cultural diversity, showed that 88.0% of its population was born in Australia, with 91.4% being citizens and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 65.1% of people, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 63.0%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.6%), English (28.7%), and Irish (7.2%).

Notably, Maltese, Serbian, and Macedonian ethnicities had higher representations compared to regional averages: Maltese at 1.9% vs 2.3%, Serbian at 0.5% vs 0.3%, and Macedonian at 0.4% vs 0.2%.

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 years and slightly below Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Douglas Park-Appin has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 14.4% to 15.6%, while the proportion of those aged 65-74 has decreased from 8.7% to 7.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Douglas Park-Appin's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 35-44 age group, which is projected to increase by 186%, adding 4,335 residents to reach a total of 6,669.