Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer
Statistical Area - sa2

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's population is approximately 22,475 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 314 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 22,161. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density stands at 67 persons per square kilometer. Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's growth rate since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area average, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed around 72.1% 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 from 2022 using a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group are used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is projected to increase by approximately 2,115 persons, representing a 9.2% total gain over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has seen approximately 46 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25233 homes received approval, with an additional 13 approved in FY26 as of now. On average, 0.1 person per year has moved to the area for each dwelling constructed over these five years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing increased buyer options while supporting potential population growth beyond projections.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $585,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, $6.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. This activity is lower than the national average, indicating market maturity and potential development constraints.

New building activity comprises 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population count of 536 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low-activity development environment. Looking ahead, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is projected to grow by 2,076 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-aligned with future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Jacaranda Ponds, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, North Richmond Woolworths & Retail Expansion, and The Sanctuary North Richmond. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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The labour market in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of June 2025, and there was an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year.

As of that date, 13,125 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer was 67.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The area shows strong specialization in construction with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1%% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

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

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer had a median taxpayer income of $54,280 and an average income of $69,302 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was higher than the national average of $51,799 for median income and $74,824 for average income during the same period. Compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 in 2022, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer showed higher incomes. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated median income would be approximately $61,125 and average income around $78,041. The 2021 Census data placed household, family, and personal incomes in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer between the 68th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that 34.2% of residents (7,686 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, slightly higher than the metropolitan region's 30.9%. Economic strength was evident with 34.8% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000. This supported elevated consumer spending, with housing accounting for 14.5% of income. Residents ranked within the 84th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 98.7% houses and 1.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer was 37.1%, similar to Sydney metro's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (50.7%) or rented (12.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,383, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,308. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $440, compared to Sydney metro's $430. Nationally, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.4% of all households, including 43.8% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.6%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 40.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualifications, at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 44.3% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 32.7%. Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education. The area has 13 schools serving 2,371 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 995) indicating balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 11 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school.

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

Transport analysis shows 234 active public transport stops within Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer area. These stops offer bus services via 82 individual routes, serving a total of 879 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 271 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 125 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately three weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Kurrajong Heights-Ebenezer demonstrates above-average health outcomes for both young and elderly residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low. Approximately 54% of the total population (~12,226 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.8% and 7.4% of residents respectively. Around 70.5% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.4%. Approximately 18.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (4,097 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kurrajong Heights-Ebenezer has a cultural diversity below average, with 87.9% of its population born in Australia and 93.8% being citizens. English is spoken exclusively at home by 94.8%. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 61.3%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (30.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, Maltese representation is higher at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 4.8%. Lebanese and Croatian representations are also notable, with 0.4% each, similar to regional averages.

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is 40 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The area has a notably higher proportion of the 55-64 age cohort (14.0%), compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.5% to 6.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 age cohort has decreased from 14.8% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 64%, from 1,391 people to 2,279. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 92% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.