Mount Annan

Mount Annan is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Mount Annan's population is approximately 19,693 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 653 people, a 3.4% rise from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 19,040. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 19,501 in June 2024 and an additional 154 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,491 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 64.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using the 2021 base year are applied. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth in national statistical areas, with Mount Annan expected to increase by 528 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 1.7% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Mount Annan is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Mount Annan has received approximately 24 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 122 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average construction cost value for new homes is $238,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

In the current financial year, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Mount Annan has significantly less development activity than Greater Sydney, with 72.0% below the regional average per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is also below the national average, suggesting mature market conditions and possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 70.0% detached dwellings and 30.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options and creating a mix of housing opportunities across price brackets. This marks a significant shift from existing patterns, which are currently 97.0% houses, indicating diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. Mount Annan reflects a highly mature market with around 1014 people per dwelling approval.

Future projections estimate an increase of 336 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet housing demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mount Annan has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects likely impacting the region. Key projects include Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan Masterplan, Mount Annan Christian College Expansion, Gledswood Hills Primary School (New), and Gledswood Hills Aged Care Facility. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Mount Annan has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, as of September 2025. This is 2.2% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%.

There are 12,470 residents in work, with an 83.2% workforce participation rate compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion, 32.9%, of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. Construction has a notably high concentration at 1.4 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence with only 5.0% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. Over the past year, employment increased by 5.5%, while the labour force grew by 5.2%, causing a fall in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, suggest Mount Annan's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Mount Annan SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Mount Annan SA2 is $63,931 and the average income stands at $75,564. These figures compare to those of Greater Sydney's which are $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,595 (median) and $82,259 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Mount Annan all rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 87th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 38.1% of residents (7,503 people). This pattern is also seen in the broader area where 30.9% occupy this range. A significant 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Mount Annan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Mount Annan's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Annan was at 24.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (55.5%) or rented (20.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,196, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $470, matching Sydney metro's figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Mount Annan's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,196 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

Mount Annan features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.5% of all households, including 49.2% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.5%, with lone person households at 12.8% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Mount Annan aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 19.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 28.3%. Educational participation is high, with 32.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.7% in primary, 9.6% in secondary, and 4.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mount Annan has 89 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 61 different routes, together providing 2,633 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically living 227 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Mount Annan's residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 32.9% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 376 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Mount Annan is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mount Annan shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is very high in Mount Annan, with approximately 57% of the total population (~11,146 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.2 and 8.0% of residents respectively. 71.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Mount Annan has 11.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,349 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Mount Annan records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Annan's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, with 81.8% born in Australia, 92.7% citizens, and 86.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 62.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (28.5%), English (24.9%), and Other (9.3%).

Notably, Maltese representation is higher than average (1.7% vs regional 1.0%), while Lebanese and Serbian representations are lower (1.1% vs 2.6%, and 0.5% respectively).

Mount Annan's population is younger than the national pattern

Mount Annan's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The age group 5-14 makes up 14.9% of Mount Annan's population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 11.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 2.5% to 4.1%, and the 55-64 cohort increased from 11.0% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 16.2% to 14.9%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 15.1% to 13.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Mount Annan. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise significantly, increasing by 776 people (97%) from 803 to 1,580. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 80% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 0-4 and 55-64 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.