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 approximately 21,714 as of May 2026, reflecting a 300-person increase since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 1.4% rise from the previous figure of 21,414 people. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 21,657 in June 2025 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,496 persons per square kilometer, placing Hassall Grove-Plumpton in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 1.4% growth since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's 3.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses 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. Future population trends indicate a decline overall, with the area's population projected to reduce by 852 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 75-84 age group, which is projected to increase by 1,125 people over 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 recorded approximately 51 residential property approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 255 homes were approved, with an additional 47 approved so far in FY26. The population has been declining recently, but development activity has been adequate relative to this decline, which is beneficial for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $208,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $2.6 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove-Plumpton shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. However, this level is below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and potential planning constraints.

New developments consist 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 be reduced, 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 has identified 16 projects that could affect 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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The employment landscape in Hassall Grove - Plumpton shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Hassall Grove - Plumpton's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the past year. There were 12,218 residents in work at this time, while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was high at 73.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant 27.6% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical had limited presence at 4.8% compared to the regional level of 11.5%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3% and labour force increased by 2.7%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hassall Grove - Plumpton's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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 AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $59,122 and the average income stood at $65,146, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $65,223 (median) and $71,869 (average) as of March 2026. 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 shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 39.6% of residents (8,598 people). High housing costs consume 17.3% of income, placing disposable income at the 71st percentile and 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 such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. In terms of home ownership in Hassall Grove - Plumpton, it stood at 21.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (51.2%) or rented (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,120, which is below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Hassall Grove - Plumpton was recorded at $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hassall Grove - Plumpton's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are 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 comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.4 people, 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 such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (20.0%). Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (11.7%), secondary (9.8%), and tertiary (6.1%).

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 offering bus services. These are covered by 36 routes, facilitating 1,695 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 177 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with outward commuting being common. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 86%, while train usage stands at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms.

In 2021 Census data (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions), 27.6% of residents worked from home. Service frequency averages 242 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 13 weekly trips per stop. The map provided illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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 closely match 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 nation's average among older cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~11,269 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 74.1% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The under-65 population exhibits better health outcomes than average. The area has 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,777 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. 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 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 people. Islam is overrepresented, making up 14.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.0%), Filipino (16.4%), and Australian (15.0%). Samoan (2.8%) and Indian (7.7%) are notably overrepresented, as is Maltese (1.9%).

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 proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 6.6% to 8.5%, while the 75-84 age group increased from 2.2% to 3.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 13.7% to 12.4%, and the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.5% to 14.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Hassall Grove-Plumpton. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 147%, adding 1,063 residents to reach a total of 1,784. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting trends towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 0-4 age cohorts.