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 approximately 21,668 as of August 2025. This figure shows an increase of 254 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 21,414. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: the resident population was 21,543 in June 2024 and there were 60 additional validated addresses by August 2025. 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's assessments. 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 recently.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decrease by 893 persons, but specific age cohorts like the 75-84 group are expected to grow, with an 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 57 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data, produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, shows 287 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-20 to FY-25, with an additional 12 approved in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, new supply has likely met demand, providing good choice for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $254,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $2.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove - Plumpton exhibits similar building activity per person, maintaining market balance with the broader area, although this activity is below national average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 454 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Hassall Grove - Plumpton is likely to experience reduced pressure on housing in the future, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects that are likely to 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 considered 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 is 5.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.9% over the past year as of June 2025.

The area has 12,565 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney at 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9%, while the labour force grew by 6.5%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth may differ based on industry-specific projections.

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 2022 shows that income in Hassall Grove - Plumpton is lower than average nationally. The median income is $55,623 and the average income stands at $61,557. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. 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 the 2021 Census, 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 locals (8,580 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall within this range. 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, consisted of 89.2% houses and 10.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hassall Grove-Plumpton stood at 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, 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 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $420 vs 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 constitute the remaining 14.0%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households making up 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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common (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 - advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 20.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.7% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 6.1% in tertiary education. Eight schools operate within Hassall Grove-Plumpton, educating approximately 5,389 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 990) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, two secondary, and three K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region (24.9 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 18.1).

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 36 different routes that together facilitate 1,573 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 177 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes is 224 trips per day, 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, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover rate was relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~10,964 people), compared to 47.8% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions were 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 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, accounting for 58.8%. Islam is overrepresented here compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 14.5% versus 13.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.0%), Filipino (16.4%), and Australian (15.0%). Notably, Samoan (2.8%) is higher than the regional average of 3.6%, as are Indian (7.7% vs 5.6%) and Maltese (1.9% vs 1.7%).

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 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 65 to 74 has increased from 6.6% to 8.0%, while the 15 to 24 age group has risen from 15.3% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 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 to 84 age cohort is projected to experience the strongest growth, increasing by 169% to reach 1,755 residents. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age groups.