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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Gymea - Grays Point reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Gymea - Grays Point's population is approximately 18,955 as of May 2026. This figure represents a growth of 799 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,156. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 18,888 in June 2025 and the addition of 99 new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 3,268 persons per square kilometer, placing Gymea - Grays Point in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 4.4% since the Census is within 0.6 percentage points of the SA4 region's rate of 5.0%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 62.4% of Gymea - Grays Point's population gains in recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. These projections indicate that Gymea - Grays Point is expected to increase its population by just below the national median rate, adding approximately 1,080 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 5.3% over the 16-year period.
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Development
Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Gymea - Grays Point when compared nationally
Gymea - Grays Point has seen approximately 72 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 360 homes from FY-18 to FY-22. As of FY-26, 60 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.2 new residents arrive annually for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $387,000.
This financial year has seen $4.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gymea - Grays Point has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 57th percentile nationally. Recent construction consists of 28% standalone homes and 72% townhouses or apartments, suggesting a shift towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This contrasts with the area's current housing composition, which is 69% houses, possibly due to decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. Gymea - Grays Point has around 267 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low-density area.
By 2041, the area is projected to add approximately 1,013 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate, latest). Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.
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Infrastructure
Gymea - Grays Point has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
The impact of local infrastructure changes on an area's performance is significant. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include the Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3), Heathcote Road Overtaking Lane - Lucas Heights to Engadine, Gymea Bay Road Mixed-Use Development, and Gymea Hotel Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.
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President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire. The works involve demolition of single-storey buildings (including the heritage-listed Hotham House) and construction of a new three-storey clinical building with two basement car park levels. The redeveloped hospital will provide 110 inpatient beds for surgical, medical and rehabilitation care, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex with an additional operating theatre, a new entry from Hotham Road, and an upgraded wellness centre with hydrotherapy pool. The project was initially refused by the Independent Planning Commission in late 2022 over heritage and amenity concerns, but proceeded after a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024. As of late 2025, inpatient services have been closed, the site has been fenced, and demolition and construction works have commenced. Day rehabilitation services continue to operate during the staged build, which is expected to support around 700 healthcare and construction jobs.
Miranda Centre Place Plan and Public Domain Plan
A long-term strategic framework by Sutherland Shire Council to transform Miranda into a premier commercial and residential hub. The Place Plan outlines vision for high-density growth with building heights up to 45 metres and increased Floor Space Ratios. Key features include the creation of new public open spaces, enhanced pedestrian connectivity to Miranda Station and Westfield, and the revitalisation of the Kingsway corridor to support a night-time economy and improved streetscape aesthetics.
Salvation Army Miranda Redevelopment
16-storey mixed-use development featuring new Salvation Army welfare facilities on ground level and 116 apartments above. Includes affordable housing component and state-of-the-art community centre. Building height increased from 25m to 60m with FSR increased from 2:1 to 5.5:1. Funded by Formus Property while aligning with The Salvation Army's mission and values. Development partner Formus Property supports The Salvation Army's 55+ years of community service in Miranda.
Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion
A 28.7 million dollar expansion of Southgate Shopping Centre, a sub-regional centre serving over 211,000 residents in the Sutherland Shire. The works involved demolition of the former squash courts at 27-29 Melrose Avenue to make way for a three-level extension. A new 1,600 square metre ALDI supermarket is scheduled to open in 2027, joining existing anchors Coles, Kmart and Woolworths. Woolworths is being relocated and enlarged with a new rooftop direct-to-boot collection service. The project also delivers refurbished amenities (including new toilets and a parents' room near Australia Post), upgraded lifts, loading zones and expanded parking. As of April 2026, Kmart has returned to 24-hour trading and centre management has relocated to the bottom of the travelators while staged construction continues. The centre comprises 23,676 square metres of gross lettable area with 1,049 car parks.
Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Major expansion and refurbishment of Gymea Trade Centre at 136-150 Kingsway, Gymea, including new large format bulky goods retail, upgraded gym, medical centre, childcare facilities and additional parking, led by Charter Hall as stages 2 and 3 of the centre redevelopment. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Heathcote Road Overtaking Lane - Lucas Heights to Engadine
Construction of 1km+ westbound overtaking lane on climbing section of Heathcote Road. Part of $180M NSW Government commitment to improve safety and traffic flow for 22,000+ daily motorists.
Gymea Village Precinct Upgrade
Sutherland Shire Council-led public domain upgrade of the Gymea shopping village precinct, delivering new paving, street furniture, landscaping, improved pedestrian amenity and activation of laneways along Gymea Bay Road. The works aimed to reinforce the outdoor village atmosphere, improve accessibility and support local retail and dining businesses in one of the Shire's established town centres.
Workway Trade Centre
A purpose-built trade centre bringing together specialist trade retailers, premium workshops, and storage units into one seamlessly connected hub. The $50 million development features 3 dedicated trade retail tenancies, 19 premium workshops ranging from 86-208 square metres, and 10 spacious work-stores for tools, materials and machinery. Located in Kirrawee's thriving industrial precinct with high-clearance heights from 3m to 5.4m, secure 24/7 access, and prime street exposure on Waratah Street. ARB Corporation is the anchor tenant with a 15-year lease. Designed to simplify and support the modern needs of trades, from sole traders to national operators.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Gymea - Grays Point performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia
Gymea-Grays Point has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 0.6%. As of December 2025, 10,804 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.
Workforce participation was 72.0%, close to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high 45.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. The area had a significant concentration in construction (1.5 times the regional level) but a lower proportion in health care & social assistance (12.8% vs Greater Sydney's 14.1%).
Employment levels increased by 0.6% and labour force by 0.7% from December 2024 to December 2025, raising the unemployment rate slightly. In contrast, Greater Sydney had higher employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gymea-Grays Point's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.8% in five years and 13.8% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Gymea - Grays Point SA2 has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $68,049 and the average income stands at $87,586. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Gymea - Grays Point would be approximately $75,072 (median) and $96,625 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Gymea - Grays Point rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 88th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 28.0% of the population (5,307 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the broader area where 30.9% occupy this range. Notably, 40.8% earn above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
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Housing
Gymea - Grays Point displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Gymea - Grays Point, houses accounted for 68.6% of dwellings while other types made up 31.4%, compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% others, as per the latest Census data. Home ownership in Gymea - Grays Point stood at 39.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.0% and rented ones at 19.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,860, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Gymea - Grays Point was $530, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Gymea - Grays Point features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 79.5% of all households, including 42.0% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.5%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
Gymea - Grays Point shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
In Gymea-Grays Point trail region, 32.0% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.2% of residents holding them; advanced diplomas account for 13.3% and certificates for 23.9%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.0% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Gymea - Grays Point has 103 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 routes, collectively facilitating 3,969 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 162 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 89%, while trains account for 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 45.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 567 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 38 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.
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Health
Gymea - Grays Point's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Gymea - Grays Point demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (11,998 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.6 and 6.6% of residents respectively, while 72.7% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors at 18.7%, with 3,552 people aged 65 and over, compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Gymea - Grays Point ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Gymea-Grays Point, surveyed in 2016, had a cultural diversity below average. 82.0% of its population was born in Australia, with 92.7% being citizens, and 89.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated the religious scene, accounting for 58.5%.
Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%. Ancestry-wise, English (28.9%) and Australian (26.8%) were significantly higher than regional averages of 19.0% and 17.8% respectively. Irish ancestry stood at 9.5%. Notably, Russian (0.8%), Maltese (0.9%), and Greek (1.8%) ethnicities showed slight divergences from their respective regional percentages.
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Age
Gymea - Grays Point's population is slightly older than the national pattern
Gymea - Grays Point's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Locally, those aged 45-54 are notably over-represented at 14.3%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 9.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.4% to 13.3%, whereas the 45-54 age group has decreased from 15.0% to 14.3%. By 2041, Gymea - Grays Point's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 44%, adding 561 residents to reach 1,835. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to contribute to 86% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 25-34 and 55-64.