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

As of Aug 2025, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's population is approximately 22,469. This figure represents an increase of 308 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 22,161. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 22,436 in June 2024 and 49 new addresses validated after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 67 persons per square kilometer. Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's growth rate of 1.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area average of 1.1%. Natural growth contributed approximately 72.1% to 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 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's population is projected to increase by approximately 2,115 persons, marking a gain of 9.3% 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 had approximately 46 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21-FY25233 homes were approved, with another 7 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 0.1 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these years.

This suggests supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and potential population growth. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings was $787,000, indicating developers target premium market segments with higher-end properties. In FY26, $6.1 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has similar or lower development levels per capita, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Ninety-two percent of new builds are standalone homes, with 8% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 536 people. By 2041, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is projected to grow by 2,082 residents. Current development appears well-suited to 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Jacaranda Ponds, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, North Richmond Woolworths & Retail Expansion, and The Sanctuary North Richmond. The following list details 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. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 4.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year.

There are 13,125 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation stands at 67.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate potential future demand within Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer. Applying these projections to the local employment mix suggests 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 has a median taxpayer income of $54,280 and an average income of $69,302, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. Nationally, the median income is lower at $51,795 with an average of $77,498. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $56,994 and the average is $80,856. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,125 (median) and $78,041 (average), accounting for a 12.61% growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer between the 68th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.2% of residents (7,684 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, slightly higher than the metropolitan region's 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 34.8% of households, indicating strong consumer spending. Housing expenses account for 14.5% of income, and residents rank within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Dwelling structure in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 98.7% houses and 1.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer was at 37.1%, similar to Sydney metro. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 50.7% and rented dwellings for 12.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, above the Sydney metro average of $2,308. Median weekly rent was $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 constitute 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 account for 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 the most common 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+, with advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 32.7%. Educational participation is high, with 27.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.9% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 3.4% in tertiary education.

The area has 13 schools serving 2,371 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 995) offering balanced educational opportunities. These include 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

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has 234 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 82 different routes that together offer 879 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living just 271 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 125 trips per day across all routes, which works out to 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, with both young and old age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 54% of the total population (~12,223 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.8 and 7.4% of residents respectively. 70.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.4% across Greater Sydney. As of 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,096 people), health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with 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 had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 87.9% of its population born in Australia, 93.8% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 61.3% of people, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.4%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (7.7%).

Notable differences included Maltese, overrepresented at 5.2%, Lebanese at 0.4%, and Croatian at 0.6%.

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

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.0% locally compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 10.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.5% to 6.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 13.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 888 people (64%) from 1,390 to 2,279. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 92% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.