Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden
Statistical Area - sa2

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 August 2025. This shows an increase of 83 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,445. The growth from June 2024's estimated resident population of 11,511 and 20 validated new addresses is inferred. This results in a density ratio of 245 persons per square kilometer. Since the census, the area has grown by 0.7%, close to the SA3 area's growth 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 2022 base year. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Future growth rates by age group apply to all areas until 2041. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 672 persons, a 5.7% total increase 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 recorded approximately 18 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 94 dwellings approved over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25. As of FY26, four residential approvals have been recorded so far. Despite population decline in the area, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers seeking affordable housing options with an average construction cost value of $409,000.

This financial year, there have been $686,000 worth of commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lawson Hazelbrook Linden shows 19.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks among the 16th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting limited housing choices for buyers but supporting demand for existing dwellings. New construction has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an estimated population of 1051 people per dwelling approval. Future projections indicate Lawson Hazelbrook Linden will add 655 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections but potentially increasing competition among buyers as the population grows.

Future projections show Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden adding 655 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to nearby infrastructure, substantial projects, and planning initiatives. A total of zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that may impact this area. Notable projects include Warragamba Dam Raising Project, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan - M4 Corridor Upgrades, Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, and Greater Sydney Cycling Network Improvements. 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 a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.

By this date, 6,358 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate 1.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Notably, the area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.8 times higher than the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, accounting for only 6.6% of Lawson Hazelbrook Linden's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force in Lawson Hazelbrook Linden decreased by 2.3%, accompanied by a 2.0% decrease in employment, leading to a fall of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, resulting in a loss of 19,270 jobs, while the state unemployment rate remained at 4.3%. Nationally, employment growth was recorded at 0.26% with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 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 these figures are illustrative extrapolations 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden is $51,388, while average income stands at $62,321. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $56,835 (median) and $68,927 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden rank modestly between the 46th and 50th percentiles. The data indicates that 34.3% of locals (3,954 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd 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. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden stood 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. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, matching Sydney metro's figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Lawson-Hazelbrook-Linden's median mortgage repayment of $1,950 is higher than Australia's average of $1,863.

Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden has a typical household mix, with a higher-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 make up 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, 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% among residents aged 15+, exceeding 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 also prominent, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 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. There are seven schools operating within Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden, educating approximately 1,006 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1068. The educational mix includes five primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (8.7) fall below the regional average (14.5), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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 active public transport stops. These include train stations and bus stops. There are 35 different routes serving these stops.

In total, there are 1,059 weekly passenger trips across all routes. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 293 meters. On average, there are 151 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~5,890 people), slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 54.4%.

Mental health issues affect 11.0% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.2%. A total of 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), 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 have below average cultural diversity, with 82.8% of its population born in Australia and 93.0% being citizens. Additionally, 93.6% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 42.6% of the population.

However, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.2% compared to the regional average of 0.2%. The top three ancestry groups were English (29.5%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (10.1%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.7%, as were Hungarian (0.5%) and Dutch (1.9%).

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 also 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 9.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of those aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.0% to 6.9%, while the percentage of those aged 5 to 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 to 84 is projected to rise by 428 individuals (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. Conversely, the populations aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are expected to decline.