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 22,463 as of February 2026. This figure represents a 1.4% increase from the 2021 Census count of 22,161 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 22,436 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. The population density is around 67 persons per square kilometer. Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area between the 2021 Census and February 2026. Natural growth contributed approximately 72.1% of overall population gains during this period.

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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's population is projected to increase by approximately 2,115 persons, reflecting a gain of around 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 seen approximately 46 dwellings approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 233 homes were approved, with another 19 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 0.1 person per year moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices while supporting potential population growth. The average construction cost of new dwellings was around $585,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, there have been $6.1 million in commercial development approvals 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, possibly indicating market maturity or development constraints. The majority of new building activity consists of standalone homes (92%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 8%. This maintains the area's traditional low-density character, focusing on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With an estimated 536 people in the area per dwelling approval, it reflects a quiet and low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer is expected to grow by around 2,088 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, suggesting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 31 infrastructure projects that could impact the area's performance. Key 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 most likely to be 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, 12,726 residents are employed, an unemployment rate of 4.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is 72.8%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

A significant 31.5% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction employment is at 2.2 times the regional average, while professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.1%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5% with a 0.0% employment decline, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% 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.

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 for financial year 2023 shows Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,200 and an average of $72,806. This is higher than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,445 (median) and $79,257 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census places Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's household, family, and personal incomes between the 68th and 83rd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 34.2% of residents (7,682 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 30.9%. Notably, 34.8% of residents exceed $3,000 weekly earnings, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing expenses account for 14.5% of income, while strong earnings rank residents 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 in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer, as recorded at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer stood at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.7% and rented dwellings at 12.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $440, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's mortgage repayments were 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 comprise 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 make up 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 2.7.

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%). 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 at 27.9%, including primary education (9.9%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (3.4%).

Educational participation is notably 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

The analysis of public transport in Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer found that there are 278 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 82 individual routes providing service to the area. Collectively, these routes facilitate 841 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in the region is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 271 meters from their nearest transport stop. As the area is primarily residential, most commuting patterns show residents traveling outward for work or other purposes. Despite this, the car remains the dominant mode of transportation, with 94% of residents using it as their primary means of getting around.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in the area is 2.3, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census data, a significant number of residents, specifically 31.5%, work from home, which may be partially attributed to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages out to approximately 120 trips per day, resulting in about 3 weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanying the analysis highlights the locations of the 100 nearest transport stops to the area's centerpoint.

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. AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is 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 are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.8 and 7.4% of residents respectively. 70.5% of residents 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 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (4,279 people), which is higher than the 15.4% 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 showed low cultural diversity, with 87.9% born in Australia, 93.8% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 61.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. Top ancestry groups were Australian (30.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (7.7%).

Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 5.2% (regional: 1.0%), Lebanese at 0.4% (regional: 2.6%), and Croatian at 0.6% (regional: 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 Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.1% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 10.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.5% to 6.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 12.8%, and the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 11.5% to 10.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 807 people (55%) from 1,471 to 2,279. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 86% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.