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 was around 13,728 as of May 2026. This reflected a decrease from the previous population count of 13,896 people in the 2021 Census, indicating a drop of 168 individuals (1.2%). The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,655 as of June 2025 and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 4,061 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, highlighting its high demand for land. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth in the area, contributing approximately 87.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilized NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicated lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationally, with the area expected to expand by 363 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.1% in total over the 16 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 around 37 new dwelling approvals annually between FY-21 and FY-26. A total of 188 homes were approved over the past five financial years, with an additional 28 approved so far in FY-26. The area has seen a declining population recently, suggesting that new supply has likely been meeting demand, offering buyers good choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $488,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year, $30.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh shows substantially reduced construction activity (51.0% below regional average per person), reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 434 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. By 2041, Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh is expected to grow by 290 residents (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that could affect this region. 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 likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh has a well-educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of December 2025 and the area experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.8% over the past year. There were 8,080 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 71.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 37.4% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area had a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Professional & technical employed only 9.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The predominantly residential area offered limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 4.8% while labour force increased by 5.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates between industry sectors. 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.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,143 and an average of $67,827 in financial year 2023. This is roughly the national average, differing from Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,023. By March 2026, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $61,937 and an average of around $74,827, based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data from 2021 indicates that incomes in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh rank modestly, between the 44th and 52nd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 30.1% of residents (4,132 people), similar to regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability is severe, with only 80.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 40th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

The dwelling structure in Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh, as per the latest Census, consisted of 37.2% houses and 62.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas 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 accounting for 26.4% and rented dwellings making up 38.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,484, higher than Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh was $450, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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, 30.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 38.7% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 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

Transport analysis indicates 112 active public transport stops operating in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh area. These stops offer mixed bus services. Seven individual routes serve these stops, collectively facilitating 1,220 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 120 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential region, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 78%, while train usage stands at 10%.

Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 37.4% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 174 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 53% of the total population (~7,220 people) have private health cover, which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Arthritis and diabetes are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.7% and 5.4% of residents respectively. About 73.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.6%, with approximately 3,106 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for 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%, significantly higher than the regional average of 1.9%), and Australian (12.0%, notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%).

Notably, Spanish (1.6% vs 0.6%), Macedonian (3.1% vs 0.4%), and Serbian (1.7% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Monterey-Brighton-le-Sands-Kyeemagh compared to the regional averages.

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 55-64 age group constitutes 13.5% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.6% to 10.7%, and the 55 to 64 cohort has risen from 12.5% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group has decreased from 14.8% to 13.3%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.8% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh's age profile. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 62%, reaching 844 people from the current figure of 520. The population aged 65 and above will account for 95% of this growth, while the 45-54 and 25-34 age groups are projected to experience population declines.