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

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's population is approximately 22,475 as of November 2025. From the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,161 people, there has been an increase of 314 individuals (1.4%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,436 in June 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 67 persons per square kilometer. Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (1.2%) between the 2021 Census and November 2025, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 72.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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 population is projected to increase by approximately 2,115 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 9.2% over the 17-year period from November 2025.

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 receive development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 233 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 0.1 person per year moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This suggests 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 around $585,000, indicating 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 primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas.

However, these levels are lower than national averages, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 92% standalone homes and 8% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population count per dwelling approval is around 536 people, indicating a quiet, low-activity development environment. By 2041, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is projected to grow by approximately 2,076 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 42ndth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 31 projects that are expected to impact the area, with changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives being significant influencers on performance. Notable projects 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 considered 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 notable representation in the construction sector. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent. There are 12,726 residents currently employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is 0.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is high at 67.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area has a particularly high concentration in construction employment, which is 2.2 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.1%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Labour force levels increased by 0.5% over the year to September 2025, 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 a labour force growth of 2.4%, and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer SA2's median income among taxpayers was $54,280 with an average of $69,302. Both figures were above the national average. Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,125 (median) and $78,041 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer ranked highly nationally, between the 68th and 83rd percentiles. The earnings profile showed that 34.2% of residents (7,686 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represented 30.9%. Notably, 34.8% of residents earned more than $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing accounted for 14.5% of income. Residents ranked within the 83rd percentile for disposable income. 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

Dwelling structure in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer, as per the latest Census, had 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 98.7% houses and 1.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer was 37.1%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (50.7%) or rented (12.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Sydney metro's 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, 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% that are couples with children, 29.7% that are couples without children, and 9.3% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is 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%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (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.

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 facilitate 879 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average being located 271 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 125 trips per day across all routes, which translates 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 shows better-than-average health results, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low rates of common health issues.

About 12,226 people live there, with approximately 54% having private health insurance. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.8%) and asthma (7.4%), while 70.5% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.4%. Around 18.2%, or 4,097 people, are aged 65 and over, with seniors' health outcomes being above average, mirroring the general population's 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 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, compared to 60.4% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (7.7%).

Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 5.2%, while Lebanese and Croatian populations were similar to regional averages at 0.4% and 0.6% respectively.

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 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented at 14.0% locally, while the 25-34 age cohort is under-represented at 10.5%. From 2021 to present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.5% to 6.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 age 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 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 887 people (64%) from 1,391 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.