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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh's population is around 13,657 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a decrease of 239 people (1.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,896 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,691 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,040 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 3.0% 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 averaged approximately 37 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21-FY25188 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved in FY26 so far. This suggests that new supply has likely been keeping pace with demand in the area despite recent population declines.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $488,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $30.9 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh shows significantly reduced construction activity, at 52.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, this activity is also below average, suggesting an area of maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, favouring higher-density living options which create more affordable entry points suitable for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The location currently has approximately 434 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh is expected to grow by 415 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current 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 affecting the area. Notable projects include Moate Avenue Mixed Use Development, Bay Street Mixed-Use Development (271-275 Bay Street), Seychelles Brighton-Le-Sands, and Safety improvements on Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands. 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 being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in the area was 3.9% as of September 2025, which is 0.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%. There were 8,021 residents employed in September 2025, with workforce participation being somewhat below standard at 55.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing shows particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical employs only 9.1% of local workers, which is below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force increased by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation 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 $51,065 and the average was $64,651 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is roughly national average, differing from Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Assuming a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, current estimates would be approximately $57,504 (median) and $72,803 (average) as of September 2025. In the area, incomes ranked modestly according to 2021 Census figures, between the 44th and 52nd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 30.1% of residents (4,110 people), similar to regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability was severe, with only 80.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 40th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh, as per the latest Census, consisted of 37.2% houses and 62.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 39.8% houses and 60.3% 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 $2,383. Median weekly rent was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

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 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 38.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 31.4% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 18.7%. Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.2% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh area has 90 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on six different routes, offering a total of 1,112 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 121 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

The service operates at an average frequency of 158 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh demonstrates above-average health outcomes for both young and old age cohorts.

Common health conditions have low prevalence in this area. Private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~7,087 people), which leads that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 7.7 and 5.4% of residents respectively. 73.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has 21.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,993 people), which is higher than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 level of cultural diversity with 43.1% of its population born overseas and 51.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh, making up 68.2% of the population, compared to 51.8% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.9%), Greek (16.5%), and Australian (12.0%).

Notably, Spanish (1.6%) and Serbian (1.7%) are overrepresented in Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh compared to regional averages of 0.9% each.

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 years is strongly represented at 13.4%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 12.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.6% to 10.6% of the population. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group has decreased from 14.8% to 13.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 31%, reaching 1,459 people from the current 1,111. This growth is primarily driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 91% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.