Kellyville - West
Statistical Area - sa2

Kellyville - West lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Kellyville - West's population was around 14,985 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 3,610 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 11,375. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,879 in June 2024 and an additional 813 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 3,003 persons per square kilometer, placing Kellyville - West in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 31.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.6%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 76.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth placing Kellyville - West in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation, with an expected expansion of 11,031 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 66.2% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Kellyville - West was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Kellyville - West has averaged approximately 259 new dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 1,297 homes approved over the past five financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with an additional 22 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, around 3.4 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating significant demand outpacing supply, which typically influences prices upward and intensifies competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $733,000, reflecting developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Comparatively, Kellyville - West has 143.0% more construction activity per person than Greater Sydney, demonstrating strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 12.0% standalone homes and 88.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 74.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting evolving lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 155 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, Kellyville - West is projected to grow by 9,925 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Looking ahead, Kellyville - West is expected to grow by 9,925 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Kellyville - West 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 41 projects expected to impact the region. Notable projects include Sienna Apartments in Kellyville, Bella Vista TOD Accelerated Precinct, Grandfield Kellyville, and One Fairway by Castle Group. The following list details those most likely relevant.

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Employment performance in Kellyville - West ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Kellyville-West has a highly educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%. As of June 2025, 7,924 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 67.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance has notably high concentration, employing 1.5 times the regional average.

Transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force grew by 3.1%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National unemployment was 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kellyville-West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1%% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

In financial year 2022, Kellyville - West had a median income among taxpayers of $66,355 and an average level of $84,100. These figures rank among the highest in Australia. In Greater Sydney, the median was $56,994 and the average was $80,856. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $73,389 (median) and $93,015 (average), based on a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Kellyville - West rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 97th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest income segment consists of 34.4% earning $4000+ weekly (5,154 residents), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated by 49.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Despite high housing costs consuming 19.0% of income, strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Kellyville - West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

As of the latest Census evaluation in Kellyville - West, 74.3% of dwellings were houses while 25.6% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 78.2% houses and 21.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kellyville - West stood at 18.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.8% and rented ones at 28.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,000. Weekly rent in Kellyville - West was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $580. Nationally, Kellyville - West's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kellyville - West features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.4% of all households, including 53.5% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.6%, with lone person households at 12.8% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

Kellyville - West demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Kellyville-West is notably high with 49.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications. This exceeds national (30.4%) and state (32.2%) averages. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 11.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 6.4% in tertiary education. The area's primary educational anchor is Bella Vista Public School, serving 1,067 students as of the latest data. Kellyville-West demonstrates strong socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1148. It has limited local school capacity, with 7.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.4, indicating many families travel for schooling.

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

Kellyville - West has 69 active public transport stops. These include lightrail and bus services. There are 45 different routes operating in total.

Collectively, these routes provide 6,677 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 161 meters. All routes combined offer an average of 953 trips per day, which equates to approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kellyville - West's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Kellyville - West demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across both young and elderly residents. Approximately 62% of its total population (9,350 people) have private health cover, surpassing the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (4.9%) and arthritis (4.8%). Notably, 80.2% of residents claim to be free from any medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 75.9%. However, with only 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,037 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 18.9%, health outcomes among seniors deserve particular attention despite being above average.

Kellyville - West is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kellyville-West is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 50.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of 2021 census data. Additionally, 50.4% of Kellyville-West's residents were born overseas. Christianity was found to be the main religion in Kellyville-West, making up 47.9% of people.

However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 14.2% of the population compared to the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are Other at 19.8%, English at 13.8%, and Indian at 13.2%, all substantially higher than regional averages. Notably, Korean (2.3%), Sri Lankan (1.2%), and Chinese (12.5%) ethnic groups also show significant representation in Kellyville-West compared to regional averages.

Kellyville - West's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Kellyville-West has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 is strongly represented at 15.6%, higher than the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent in Kellyville-West at 11.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 45 to 54 age group has increased from 12.6% to 14.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.3% to 13.8%. During this period, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 12.3% to 11.0%, and the 0 to 4 group fell from 6.5% to 5.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kellyville-West's age structure. Notably, the 15 to 24 group is projected to grow by 88%, adding 1,807 people and reaching a total of 3,871 from its current figure of 2,063.