Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh's population is around 13,715 as of February 2026. This reflects a decrease of 181 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,896 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,690 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,057 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 86.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 382 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh has averaged approximately 37 new dwelling approvals annually. Between the financial years FY21 to FY25188 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY26. The population decline over recent years suggests that new supply has likely been meeting demand, offering buyers ample choice.

The average construction cost of new homes is $488,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. This financial year has seen $30.9 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 52.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The area has approximately 434 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh is expected to grow by 357 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Moate Avenue Mixed Use Development, Bay Street Mixed-Use Development (271-275 Bay Street), Seychelles Brighton-Le-Sands, and Northern Georges River Submain Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh has a well-educated workforce with professional services strongly represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.

There were 8,021 residents in work, and workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high 37.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 9.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as suggested by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 3.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% 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

The median taxpayer income in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh SA2 was $56,143 and the average was $67,827 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Nationally, the median income is approximately similar at $59,000 while Greater Sydney's median stands at $60,817 with an average of $83,020. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of $61,117 and an average of $73,836 based on the Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86%. In Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh as of 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 45th percentile, family incomes at the 49th percentile, and personal incomes at the 52nd percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 to $2,999 dominates with 30.1% of residents (4,128 people), closely mirroring regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in the area, with only 80.2% of income remaining post-housing costs, ranking at the 40th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the sixth decile.

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh, as per the latest Census, 37.2% of dwellings were houses while 62.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This differs from Sydney metro's dwelling structure which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh stood at 34.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.4% and rented ones at 38.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,484, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in the area was $450 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh's median monthly mortgage repayment was significantly higher at $2,484 against Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.9% of all households, including 27.2% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.1%, with lone person households at 32.7% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh trail region, 30.9% of residents aged 15 years or older hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area average of 38.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15 years or older holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.7% while certificates make up 18.7%. Educational participation is high in the region, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (8.2%), secondary education (6.4%), and tertiary education (5.4%).

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

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh has 112 active public transport stops. These are served by seven different bus routes, offering a total of 1,220 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 120 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 78%, while 10% use the train. Vehicle ownership averages one per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 37.4% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 174 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately ten weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~7,214 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 7.7 and 5.4% of residents respectively, while 73.5% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,062 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh has a high cultural diversity with 43.1% of its population born overseas and 51.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh, comprising 68.2% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.9%), Greek (16.5%), and Australian (12.0%).

Notably, Spanish is overrepresented at 1.6%, Macedonian at 3.1%, and Serbian at 1.7%.

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh has a median age of 44, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The age group of 55-64 is strongly represented at 13.6%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 12.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.6% to 10.7%, and the 55 to 64 age group increased from 12.5% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 14.8% to 13.5%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 14.8% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh's age profile will significantly change. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 63%, reaching 813 people from the current 497. This growth is led by those aged 65 and above, who are expected to comprise 94% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.