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

As of November 2025, Hassall Grove - Plumpton's population is approximately 21,669. This figure represents an increase of 255 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,414. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,544 in June 2024 and the addition of 60 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,489 persons per square kilometer, placing Hassall Grove - Plumpton in the upper quartile compared to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 1.2% growth since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.1%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a decline overall, with Hassall Grove - Plumpton's population expected to decrease by 893 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase 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 granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 255 homes were approved, with an additional 26 approved so far in FY26. Despite recent population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers due to increased housing options at an average expected construction cost value of $208,000, below the regional average.

This year, $2.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove - Plumpton shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns, though this level is below the national average, suggesting 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 with stable or declining population projections, reducing housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers.

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

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the region. Major initiatives 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. Its unemployment rate was 4.7% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.6%.

As of September 2025, 12,235 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The 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. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, labour force by 4.1%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising slightly. By November 25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 the financial year ended June 30, 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. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,637 (median) and $69,319 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since the financial year ended June 30, 2022. According to Census data from 2021, household income ranked at the 73rd percentile ($2,112 weekly) and personal income was at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile showed that the $1,500-$2,999 bracket dominated with 39.6% of residents (8,580 people). High housing costs consumed 17.3% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 71st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, consisted of 89.2% houses and 10.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hassall Grove - Plumpton was 21.2%, similar to Sydney metro's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (51.2%) or rented (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,120, higher than Sydney metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Hassall Grove - Plumpton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,120 versus 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 account for 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 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 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 36 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,573 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 177 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 224 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 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 is low among the general population but higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~10,964 people), compared to 47.8% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and diabetes, impacting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 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), which is 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 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 predominant religion in Hassall Grove-Plumpton, accounting for 58.8%. 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%, significantly higher than the regional average of 10.3%), and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Samoan is overrepresented at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 3.6%. Indian and Maltese are also overrepresented at 7.7% versus 5.6% and 1.9% versus 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 and Australia's average 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 increased from 6.6% to 8.0%, while the 15-24 age group has grown from 15.3% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.9% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for 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, reflecting aging demographic trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 0-4 age cohorts.