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 is approximately 21,669 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 255 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 21,414. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates showing an estimated resident population of 21,544 in June 2024 and an additional 60 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 3,489 persons per square kilometer, placing Hassall Grove-Plumpton in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's 1.2% growth since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.1% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where necessary, 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. Future trends indicate an overall population decline by 893 persons by 2041, but growth is anticipated in specific age cohorts, notably the 75-84 age group with a projected increase of 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 granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 255 homes have been approved, with an additional 20 approved so far in FY26. Despite recent population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers seeking affordable housing options, as new dwellings are developed at an average cost of $254,000, below the regional average.

This financial year has seen $2.6 million in commercial development approvals, indicating the area's primarily residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove - Plumpton shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns, although this level is below the national average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (93.0%) and a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (7.0%), 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

The performance of a region can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 such projects that could impact the area. Notable among these are Plumpton Central, Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development, Australian Development Group's 860-Apartment Project, and Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community. The following list details those projects likely to be 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%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.9%. As of June 2025, 12,565 residents were employed, with workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment 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.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, at 4.8% compared to 11.5% regionally. 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% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth at 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 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Hassall Grove - Plumpton SA2 had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $55,623 and the average income stood at $61,557, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,637 for median income and $69,319 for average income as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household income ranks at the 73rd percentile ($2,112 weekly) while personal income sits at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 39.6% of residents (8,580 people). High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, but 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

Hassall Grove - Plumpton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 89.2% houses and 10.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hassall Grove - Plumpton was 21.2%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.2% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,120, above the Sydney metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $420, higher than Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Hassall Grove - Plumpton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 14.0%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households at 1.8%. The median household size is 3.4 people, 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%. 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 92 active public transport stops. These are served by 36 different bus routes. Together, these routes facilitate 1,573 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 177 meters. On average, there are 224 daily trips across all routes, which translates to about 17 weekly trips per individual 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 shows strong performance throughout Hassall Grove-Plumpton. Prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population, but higher than the national average across older and at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover rate was relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~10,964 people), compared to 47.8% in Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions were asthma and diabetes, impacting 7.3% and 7.1% of residents respectively. 74.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.2% across Greater Sydney. The area has 12.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,604 people), lower than the 13.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring 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 high cultural diversity, with 47.7% of its population born overseas and 51.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Hassall Grove-Plumpton, accounting for 58.8% of people. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 14.5% versus 13.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.0%), Filipino (16.4%, substantially higher than the regional average of 10.3%), and Australian (15.0%). Samoan is overrepresented at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 3.6%, Indian at 7.7% versus 5.6%, and Maltese at 1.9% versus 1.7%.

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

Hassall Grove - Plumpton has a median age of 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 proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 6.6% to 8.0%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 15.3% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 13.9% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Hassall Grove - Plumpton. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 169%, adding 1,102 residents to reach a total of 1,755. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 0-4 age cohorts.