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 approximately 11,531 as of February 2026. This figure shows an increase of 86 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,445. The growth was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 11,511 in June 2024 and validated new addresses added post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 245 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth rate of 0.8% since the Census is close to the SA3 area's average growth of 1.7%. Natural growth accounted for approximately 62.0% of the population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections from 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by ABS data. Future population growth is expected to be slightly below the national median, with an increase of 672 persons projected by 2041 based on latest annual ERP numbers, indicating a total increase of approximately 5.7% over the 17-year period.

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 granted approximately 18 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. In FY26 to date, 11 approvals have been recorded. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $247,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers.

This financial year, $686,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, 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 15th percentile nationally, suggesting 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 focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1051 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts suggest Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden will gain 652 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 40% nationally

No changes can significantly influence a region's performance like alterations to nearby infrastructure, major undertakings, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Warragamba Dam Raising Project, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements, and Greater Sydney Water Security plan. The following list details 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 2.1% unemployment rate as of September 2025, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. 66.6% participate in the workforce, lower than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. 41.0% work from home according to Census responses.

Key employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Education & training is particularly strong with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 6.6%, compared to 11.5% regionally. The area appears residential with fewer local jobs than residents.

Over September 2024 to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.1% and employment by 3.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts suggest national employment grows by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden's mix suggests local employment increases by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

The median taxpayer income in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden SA2 is $55,875 and the average is $66,016 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,013. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $60,826 (median) and $71,865 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden, between the 45th and 50th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 34.3% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, with a total of 3,955 individuals in this bracket. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

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), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden stood at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented dwellings at 14.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 at 33.1% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 12.7% while certificates make up 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.

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

Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden has 128 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 38 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,270 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 293 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most residents commute outward using cars as the dominant mode at 90%, while 6% use trains. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 41.0% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 181 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden residents have positive health outcomes, matching national benchmarks for mortality rates and conditions. Common health issues are slightly more prevalent than average across all age groups, with mental health issues affecting 11.0% of residents and asthma impacting 9.2%.

Private health cover is at approximately 52%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. Most residents, 63.3%, report no medical ailments, though this is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 74.6%. Working-age residents face higher chronic condition rates. The area has a larger proportion of seniors, with 21.1% aged 65 and over (2,435 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health rankings are generally in line with the national average.

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-Hazelhook-Linden was found to have low cultural diversity, with 82.8% of its population born in Australia and 93.0% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 93.6%. Christianity was the dominant religion at 42.6%, but Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, English (29.5%) and Australian (26.2%) were substantially higher than regional averages of 19.0% and 17.8% respectively. Irish ancestry was also notable at 10.1%. Other ethnic groups with significant representation included Welsh (0.9%), Hungarian (0.5%), and Dutch (1.9%).

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

The median age in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden is 43 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 years are particularly prominent, making up 14.8% of the population, while the 25-34 year-olds make up a smaller proportion at 8.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.0% to 7.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 year-olds have declined from 12.8% to 11.4%, and the 45-54 year-olds have dropped from 14.6% to 13.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase by 369 people (43%) from 856 to 1,226. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 78% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the 25-34 and 0-4 year-olds are expected to experience population declines.