Mittagong
Statistical Area - sa2

Mittagong lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Mittagong's population was approximately 11,388 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 457 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,931. The growth is inferred from ABS data: Mittagong had an estimated resident population of 11,266 in June 2024 and gained 154 new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 154 persons per square kilometer. Mittagong's 4.2% growth since the Census exceeded regional averages; overseas migration contributed approximately 61.6% to this growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience projections for SA2 areas (released 2024, base year 2022) and NSW State Government projections for areas without ABS data (released 2022, base year 2021).

Future projections indicate exceptional growth by 2041, with an expected increase of 5,551 persons and a total rise of 47.7%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Mittagong among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Mittagong has seen approximately 65 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 326 homes. So far in the financial year 2026 (FY-26), 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $503,000.

In FY-26, $24.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to previous years. Mittagong's development levels per person are similar to the Rest of NSW, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. New development consists of 85% detached houses and 15% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature.

The location has approximately 207 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections show Mittagong adding 5,429 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Mittagong has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Eleven projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, with major changes influenced by local infrastructure developments. Key projects include Maeve Bowral, Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2, and Retford Farm Stormwater Detention Basin. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Mittagong places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Mittagong has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 0.8% as of June 2025, lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. There were 5,359 residents employed by June 2025, with workforce participation at 59.1%, similar to the Rest of NSW's rate of 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Mittagong specializes in professional & technical services, employing 1.5 times more than the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.9% of local workers, lower than Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.1% with an increase in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with an employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mittagong's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 ended June 2022 shows median income in Mittagong at $51,274 and average income at $115,078. This compares to Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year ended June 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income in Mittagong is approximately $56,709 and average income is $127,276 as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 data, household, family, and personal incomes in Mittagong rank modestly, between the 44th and 45th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 30.3% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures in Mittagong are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Mittagong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mittagong's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 90.2% houses and 9.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mittagong was 40.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average, while the median weekly rent was $435, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Mittagong's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 against Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $435 compared to the national figure of $375.

Mittagong has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.6% of all households, including 29.2% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 26.8% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Mittagong performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate stands at 29.1% for residents aged 15+, exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 21.3%. This is also higher than the SA4 region's rate of 22.4%, indicating a strong focus on higher education in the community. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 19.4% of residents holding them, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%).

Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ having them - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 25.2%. Educational participation is high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Mittagong, educating approximately 1,223 students. The area has balanced educational opportunities, with an ICSEA score of 1018. The educational mix includes three primary schools, one secondary school, and two K-12 schools.

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

Mittagong has 172 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 58 different routes operating in total, offering 2,467 weekly passenger trips combined.

Residents have excellent access to these services, with an average distance of 182 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 352 trips daily across all routes, which equals about 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Mittagong faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high, at approximately 78% of the total population (8,825 people), compared to 66.3% across Rest of NSW, which is higher than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.6% and 8.5% of residents respectively.

Meanwhile, 65.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.8% across Rest of NSW. The area has 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,725 people), which is lower than the 27.7% in Rest of NSW.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mittagong was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mittagong's cultural diversity is above average, with 21.2% born overseas and 11.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Mittagong, comprising 53.4%. Judaism is notably overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.5%), Australian (26.7%), and Irish (9.6%). There are notable divergences in certain ethnic groups: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.4% versus 0.3%, Scottish at 8.9% versus 9.6%, and French at 0.6% versus 0.6%.

Mittagong hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Mittagong's median age of 44 years is similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, Mittagong has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (12.9%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.7%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 increased from 11.7% to 12.9%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 decreased from 11.5% to 10.8%. By 2041, Mittagong's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 35-44 is projected to grow by 55%, reaching 2,281 from 1,469.