Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden

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 November 2025. This shows an increase of 83 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,445. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 11,511 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in 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%. Natural growth contributed approximately 62.0% of 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 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 to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 5.7% over the 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 recorded approximately 18 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. As of FY-26, seven approvals have been recorded. Despite a fall 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 $409,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers.

This financial year, $686,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden records 19.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 15th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. This level is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. All new construction has been detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1051 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts suggest Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden will gain 655 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as the population increases.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.4%.

In this period, 6,358 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area shows strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.3%, and employment fell by 2.0%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with a slight increase in unemployment. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $51,388 and an average income of $62,321 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856 during the same period. As of September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest the median income would be approximately $57,868 and the average income around $70,180. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden rank modestly, between the 45th and 50th percentiles. Income brackets show that 34.3% of the population, equating to 3,954 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. This is similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 51st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden was 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented dwellings at 14.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,033. Median weekly rent was $400, matching Sydney metro's figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden's median monthly mortgage repayment exceeded the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 27.7%, with lone person households at 25.4% and group households making up 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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 33.1% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (24.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

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

The average distance from residences 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.

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 prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 51% of its total population (~5,890 people) has private health cover, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 54.4%.

Mental health issues affect 11.0%, while asthma impacts 9.2% of residents. Around 63.3% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.1% in Greater Sydney. The area has 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,349 people), lower than Greater Sydney'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 be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 82.8% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden is Christianity, comprising 42.6% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.2% compared to the region's average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.5%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (10.1%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and Dutch (1.9%) are overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney averages of 0.7% and 1.6%, respectively. Hungarian representation is equal at 0.5%.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden's median age exceeds the national pattern

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