Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kurrajong Heights-Ebenezer had a population of 22,463 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 302 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,161. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,436 in Jun 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 67 persons per square kilometer. Kurrajong Heights-Ebenezer's growth of 1.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 1.1%. Natural growth contributed approximately 72.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections expected the area to expand by 2,115 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 9.3% in total over the 17 years.

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 experienced approximately 46 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 233 homes have been approved, with an additional 19 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 0.1 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and potential population growth above projections. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is approximately $585,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, around $6.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas.

However, these development levels are lower than national averages, possibly indicating market maturity and potential development constraints. New building activity consists of 92% standalone homes and 8% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. As of now, there are estimated to be around 536 people in the area per dwelling approval, suggesting a quiet, low-activity development environment. By 2041, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is projected to grow by approximately 2,088 residents (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-suited to meet future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile 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 31 such projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Jacaranda Ponds, Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management, Redbank Estate - Stage 8 & Future Stages, and North Richmond Woolworths & Retail Expansion. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably represented. As of September 2025, 12,726 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. This is 0.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, while workforce participation is similar at 73.0%.

Census data shows that 31.5% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction employment levels are at 2.2 times the regional average, whereas professional & technical jobs show lower representation at 5.1%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5% while employment remained unchanged, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, with unemployment rising by only 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 shows Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,200 and an average of $72,806. This is higher than the national average. Greater Sydney's median was $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer would be approximately $64,445 (median) and $79,257 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer between the 68th and 83rd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 34.2% of residents (7,682 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. A substantial 34.8% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses account for 14.5% of income. Residents rank in the 83rd 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer, as evaluated in the latest Census, comprised 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer was 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.7% and rented ones at 12.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,383, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $440, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 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.

This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 278 active public transport stops in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer, served by a mix of bus routes totalling 82. These routes facilitate 841 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 271 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's predominantly residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.3 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 31.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 120 trips per day, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~12,444 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.8 and 7.4% of residents respectively, while 70.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,095 people), which is higher than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index of below average with 87.9% of its population born in Australia and 93.8% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 94.8%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 61.3%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, Maltese (5.2%) and Lebanese (0.4%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 2.6%, respectively. Croatians made up 0.6%, slightly higher than the regional average of 0.7%.

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 marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer at 14.0%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 10.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.5% to 6.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 13.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75 to 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 will 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.