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

As of Aug 2025, Mittagong's population is approximately 11,388. This represents an increase of 457 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,931. The change was inferred from ABS estimates of 11,266 in June 2024 and 154 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 154 persons per square kilometer. Mittagong's growth rate of 4.2% since the 2021 census exceeded regional averages, with overseas migration contributing approximately 61.6% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and NSW State Government's projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Population growth is predicted to be exceptional over the next 17 years, placing Mittagong in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas nationally. By 2041, the population is expected to expand by 5,551 persons, an increase of 47.7% from current levels.

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. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.4 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand exceeding new supply. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $503,000.

This financial year has seen $24.6 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting balanced commercial activity compared to residential development. Mittagong's development levels per person are similar to the rest of NSW, maintaining market balance with the broader area. New development consists predominantly of detached houses (85.0%) and attached dwellings (15.0%), preserving the area's low density nature.

The location has approximately 207 people per dwelling approval, further indicating a low density market. Future projections estimate Mittagong will add 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Maeve Bowral, Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2, Retford Farm Stormwater Detention Basin. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Mittagong has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.8%, lower than the Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of June 2025, 5,359 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% below the regional average and workforce participation at 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.9% of local workers, below 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%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 median income in Mittagong is $51,274 and average income is $115,078. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,740 (median) and $129,589 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Mittagong, between the 44th and 45th percentiles. The largest earnings segment comprises 30.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,450 residents), similar to metropolitan regions at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.2% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mittagong was at 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. Weekly rent median stood at $435, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Mittagong's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above 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 comprise the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 26.8% and group households making up 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 educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates of 29.1% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 region's rate of 22.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.0% while certificates make up 25.2%.

Educational participation is high at 26.5%, including 8.8% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education. Mittagong operates a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 1,223 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1018) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 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 routes in total, providing 2,467 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 182 meters. Services operate at a frequency of 352 trips per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately 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, which comprises 8,825 people. This compares to 66.3% across Rest of NSW, with a 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. As of 23.9%, the area has residents aged 65 and over, totaling 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 had a cultural diversity index above the average, with 21.2% of its population born overseas and 11.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mittagong, comprising 53.4%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to the Rest of NSW, making up 0.3% of Mittagong's population.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.5%), Australian (26.7%), and Irish (9.6%). There were notable variations in other ethnic groups: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.4%, Scottish was slightly higher at 8.9%, and French remained steady at 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 percentage of residents aged 35-44 (12.9%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.7%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 increased from 11.7% to 12.9%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 decreased from 11.5% to 10.8%. By 2041, Mittagong's age composition is expected to shift notably, with the 35-44 age group projected to grow by 55%, reaching a total of 2,281 people from 1,469.