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

Lawson Hazelbrook Linden's population is 11,528 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 83 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,445. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 11,511 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 245 persons per square kilometer. Lawson Hazelbrook Linden's growth rate of 0.7% since the census is within 0.5 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 1.2%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, 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 years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the national median, with Lawson Hazelbrook Linden expected to increase by 672 persons by 2041 based on latest numbers, representing a total increase of 5.7% over 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden has approved approximately 18 residential properties annually over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. As of FY26, seven approvals have been recorded. Despite a decline in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average value of new dwellings is $247,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers.

Commercial development approvals amounting to $686,000 have been recorded this financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden records 19.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 16th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. This level is indicative of market maturity and possible development constraints. All new construction has been detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1051 people. Population forecasts project Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden to gain 655 residents by 2041. Construction pace is reasonable with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

No changes can influence a region's performance more than alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Warragamba Dam Raising Project, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements, and Greater Sydney Water Security. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%.

As of June 2025, 6358 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area has a strong specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Most residents work outside the area, as indicated by Census data. Over the year ending June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.3%, with employment decreasing by 2.0%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and an increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden had a median taxpayer income of $51,388 and an average of $62,321 in the financial year 2022. This was lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $57,868 and the average will be around $70,180, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since 2022. The 2021 Census showed that incomes in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden ranked modestly, between the 46th and 50th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income brackets indicated that 34.3% of the population fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to surrounding regions at 30.9%. Housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 96.7% houses and 3.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden was at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented ones at 14.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,033. The median weekly rent figure was $400, matching the Sydney metro average but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 72.3% of all households, including 31.7% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up 27.7%, with lone person households at 25.4% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden has a notable educational profile with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, surpassing the SA4 region average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing them - advanced diplomas account for 12.7% and certificates for 24.4%.

Educational participation is high at 28.8%, including 9.2% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Seven schools operate within the area, educating approximately 1,006 students. The ICSEA score for socio-educational conditions is 1068, indicating above-average performance. The educational mix includes five primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.7, lower than the regional average of 14.5, suggesting some students may attend schools in neighbouring areas. No data is provided for schools with 'n/a' enrolments; please refer to their respective parent campuses.

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

Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden has 108 operational public transport stops. These include both train and bus services. There are 35 unique routes serving these stops, offering a total of 1,059 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 293 meters. On average, there are 151 daily trips across all routes, translating to about nine weekly trips per individual stop. Transport accessibility in this area is rated as good.

Health performance in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~5,890 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area's 54.4%.

Mental health issues impact 11.0% of residents, while asthma affects 9.2%. About 63.3% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.1%. The area has 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,349 people), which is lower than the general population's 24.3%.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden was found to have a below average cultural diversity, with 82.8% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, making up 42.6% of people in Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden as of 2016. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to its regional average of 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.5%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (10.1%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and Dutch (1.9%) were also overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 0.7% and 1.6%.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 years make up 14.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 9.2%. From 2021 to present, the proportion of people aged 75-84 has increased from 5.0% to 6.9%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 12.8% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden's age structure. The number of people aged 75-84 is expected to rise by 428 individuals (54%), from 797 to 1,226. Notably, the combined population of those aged 65 and above will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0-4 and 25-34 are projected to decline.