Hassall Grove - Plumpton

An assessment of population growth drivers in Hassall Grove - Plumpton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Hassall Grove - Plumpton's population was around 22,026 as of Feb 2026. This reflected an increase of 612 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,414. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 21,541 in June 2024 and 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 3,546 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 2.9% growth since census was within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.2%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises 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. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 893 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected to increase by 1,173 people during this period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Hassall Grove - Plumpton, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Hassall Grove-Plumpton has seen approximately 51 new home approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 255 homes. In FY-26 so far, there have been 31 recorded approvals. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply is likely keeping pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while new properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $208,000, which is under regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. This financial year, there have been $2.6 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating limited commercial development focus relative to Greater Sydney.

Hassall Grove-Plumpton shows comparable construction activity per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas and being under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity shows 93% detached houses and 7% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The population projection indicates stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers in Hassall Grove-Plumpton.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Hassall Grove - Plumpton should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Hassall Grove - Plumpton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include Plumpton Central, Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development, Australian Development Group's 860-Apartment Project, and Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community. The following list details those most relevant.

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Hassall Grove - Plumpton has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Hassall Grove - Plumpton has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in September 2025, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%.

There were 12,235 residents employed while workforce participation was 74.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents, 27.6%, worked from home according to Census responses. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force grew by 4.1%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hassall Grove - Plumpton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Hassall Grove - Plumpton SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $59,122 and the average income stands at $65,146. In comparison, Greater Sydney's figures are a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Hassall Grove - Plumpton SA2 would be approximately $64,360 (median) and $70,918 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household income ranks at the 73rd percentile ($2,112 weekly), while personal income sits at the 51st percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 39.6% of locals (8,722 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting a similar pattern seen in the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Hassall Grove - Plumpton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Hassall Grove - Plumpton, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.2% houses and 10.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hassall Grove - Plumpton stood at 21.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.2% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,120, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hassall Grove - Plumpton's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,120 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hassall Grove - Plumpton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.0% of all households, including 53.1% couples with children, 17.2% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.0%, consisting of 12.1% lone person households and 1.8% group households. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Hassall Grove - Plumpton fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 26.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (20.0%). Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.7% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 6.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hassall Grove - Plumpton has 128 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 36 individual routes, facilitating 1,695 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 177 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 86%, while 8% use trains for their commutes. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

Notably, 27.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions in 2021 Census data. Service frequency averages 242 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 13 weekly trips per stop. The provided map illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Hassall Grove - Plumpton's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Hassall Grove's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among its general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~11,431 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, impacting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively. 74.1% 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. Hassall Grove has 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,817 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Hassall Grove - Plumpton is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hassall Grove-Plumpton has a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.7% of its population born overseas and 51.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hassall Grove-Plumpton, comprising 58.8% of the population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up 14.5% of Hassall Grove-Plumpton's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.0%), Filipino (16.4%), and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Samoan (2.8%), Indian (7.7%), and Maltese (1.9%) ethnicities are also overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Hassall Grove - Plumpton hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

At 34 years, Hassall Grove-Plumpton's median age is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. It is also younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove-Plumpton has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the censuses of 2021 and 2026, the population aged 65-74 grew from 6.6% to 8.6%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 15.3% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 13.9% to 12.6%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 15.5% to 14.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hassall Grove-Plumpton. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 143%, adding 1,032 residents to reach a total of 1,755. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 age group and the 0-4 age cohort.