Hassall Grove - Plumpton
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is around 21,668 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 21,414 people, an increase of 254 people (1.2%). The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 21,543 in June 2024 and an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,489 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 1.2% growth since census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's 3.1%, 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 over this period, with the area's population expected to reduce by 893 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, projected to grow by 1,173 people.

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 recorded approximately 51 residential properties approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25255 homes were approved, with an additional 18 approved in FY26 so far. Despite recent population decline, development activity has been relatively adequate, which could benefit buyers seeking affordable housing options, as new dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $254,000, below the regional average.

This financial year, $2.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove-Plumpton shows comparable construction activity per capita, indicating market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, this level is below the national average, which could reflect the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. New development consists of 93% detached dwellings and 7% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With around 454 people per dwelling approval, Hassall Grove-Plumpton indicates a developed market. Given stable or declining population projections, housing demand pressures are expected to remain reduced, benefiting potential buyers in the area.

Hassall Grove - Plumpton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twenty projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects 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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The employment landscape in Hassall Grove - Plumpton shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Hassall Grove - Plumpton has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 5.8%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Of the residents, 12,565 were employed. The dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share twice the regional level. However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.8% compared to the region's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%. National employment forecasts indicate a projected expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hassall Grove - Plumpton's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Hassall Grove - Plumpton's income level is below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Hassall Grove - Plumpton is $55,623 and the average income stands at $61,557. This compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,519 (median) and $68,082 (average) as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 73rd percentile ($2,112 weekly), while personal income sits at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile shows that 39.6% of residents (8,580 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with regional trends where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, however 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

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). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 80.7% houses and 19.4% 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Hassall Grove - Plumpton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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% that are couples with children, 17.2% that are couples without children, and 14.5% that consist of single parents. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.0%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (20.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. Eight schools operate within Hassall Grove - Plumpton, educating approximately 5,389 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 990) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, two secondary, and three K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 24.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.0, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

The public transport analysis shows 92 active transport stops operating within Hassall Grove-Plumpton. These are served by a mix of buses across 36 individual routes, collectively providing 1,573 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 177 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 224 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per stop.

Hassall Grove - Plumpton's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Hassall Grove-Plumpton. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~10,964 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 47.8%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.3%) and diabetes (7.1%), with 74.1% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 71.2%. Hassall Grove-Plumpton has 12.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,604 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 13.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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 main religion in Hassall Grove-Plumpton, comprising 58.8% of the population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 14.5% of Hassall Grove-Plumpton's population versus 13.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.0%), Filipino (16.4%, significantly higher than the regional average of 10.3%), and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Samoan (2.8%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 3.6%. Indian (7.7%) and Maltese (1.9%) are also slightly overrepresented in Hassall Grove-Plumpton compared to Greater Sydney's averages of 5.6% and 1.7%, respectively.

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

Hassall Grove - Plumpton's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove - Plumpton has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 6.6% to 8.0%, while the 15-24 age group has risen from 15.3% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.9% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts show significant demographic changes in Hassall Grove - Plumpton. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 169%, adding 1,102 residents and reaching a total of 1,755. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Conversely, populations in the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decline.