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 recorded a population of 11,445. The increase is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimate of 11,511 and 20 validated new addresses post-Census. The population density is 245 persons per square kilometer. Lawson Hazelbrook Linden's growth rate since the Census is 0.7%, close to the SA3 area's 1.2%. Natural growth contributed approximately 62% of overall gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 (base year 2021) are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. Future population dynamics suggest a median national area increase, with Lawson Hazelbrook Linden expected to grow by 672 persons by 2041, reflecting 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 recorded approximately 18 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $247,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers.

This financial year, $686,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating 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 nationally, leading to relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. New construction has consisted entirely of 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, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden will gain 655 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may face growing competition as the population increases.

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

No changes can significantly impact a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to affect this area. Notable projects include Warragamba Dam Raising Project, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements, and Greater Sydney Water Security, with the following list outlining those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden has an educated workforce with 6,236 residents employed as of September 2025. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Education & training has a strong presence with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.6%, compared to 11.5% regionally.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.1% and employment decreased by 3.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1%. State-wide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 3.9% as of 25-Nov. National forecasts suggest employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden, based on industry-specific projections.

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

The median taxpayer income for Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden SA2 was $51,388 and the average was $62,321 in financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median being $56,994 and average at $80,856. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $57,868 (median) and $70,180 (average), based on a 12.61% growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden, between the 45th and 50th percentiles. Income brackets show that 34.3% of individuals (3,954 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. 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 recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.4% other dwellings. Compared to Sydney metro's 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings, this shows a higher proportion of houses in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden. Home ownership in the area was at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented ones at 14.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,033 but higher than the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden was $400, matching Sydney metro's figure but exceeding the national average of $375.

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 account for the remaining 27.7%, with lone person households at 25.4% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is 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 university qualification rate is 33.1%, exceeding 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 held by 37.1% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (24.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.2%), secondary (8.2%), and tertiary (4.9%).

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

Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden has 108 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 routes that collectively facilitate 1,059 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents being an average of 293 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 151 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 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 among both younger and older residents. Approximately 51% of its total population (~5,890 people) has private health cover, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 54.4%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (affecting 11.0% of residents) and asthma (9.2%), while 63.3% report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 64.1%. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 20.4% (2,349 people), compared to 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, surveyed in June 2016, showed low 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 dominant religion, accounting for 42.6%. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.2%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.5%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (10.1%). Notable differences included Welsh (0.9% vs regional 0.7%), Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.5%), and Dutch (1.9% vs 1.6%).

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 exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 14.8%, while those aged 25-34 are comparatively smaller at 9.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.0% to 6.9%. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 14 has declined from 12.8% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 428 people (54%), from 797 to 1,226. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the age groups of 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are expected to experience population declines.