Mount Annan
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 19,482 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 442 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,040 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,504 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 152 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,475 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 64.7% 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. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth of national statistical areas, with the area expected to increase by 528 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.8% in total 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 31 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that between financial years 2020 to 2025, a total of 155 dwellings were approved in Mount Annan. As of the current financial year 2026, no dwelling approvals have been recorded yet. This trend suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand despite population decline, providing buyers with good options while offering more affordable housing alternatives at an average construction cost value of $308,000, which is below the regional average.

In terms of commercial development, $1.2 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mount Annan has significantly less development activity, with 75.0% fewer approvals per person than the regional average. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, reflecting the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Current new development consists of 70.0% detached dwellings and 30.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the existing housing pattern of 97.0% houses. This change may indicate diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Mount Annan has a population density of around 1014 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a highly mature market.

Future projections suggest that Mount Annan will add approximately 547 residents by the year 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Mount Annan has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 39 such projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include the Mount Annan Christian College Expansion, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan Masterplan, Gledswood Hills Primary School (New), and Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan Upgrades. The following list details those projects considered 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 well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.0% as of the past year.

Employment growth over this period was estimated at 5.2%. As of June 2025, 12,378 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Mount Annan is 71.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, particularly notable in construction at 1.4 times the regional average.

Professional & technical employment is limited at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, labour force grew by 4.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National unemployment is 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific growth rates vary significantly. Applying these projections to Mount Annan's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2%% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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

Mount Annan's median income among taxpayers was $59,594 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $71,170 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Sydney, which had a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, estimates suggest Mount Annan's median income would be approximately $65,911 and the average income around $78,714, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates household incomes in Mount Annan rank at the 88th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,395. The earnings profile shows that 38.1% of residents (7,422 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket. A significant 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile. 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). In comparison, Sydney metro had 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Annan was 24.0%, similar to Sydney metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings were at 55.5% and rented dwellings at 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,196, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent in Mount Annan was $470, slightly higher than Sydney metro's figure of $480. Nationally, Mount Annan's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,196 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Mount Annan were substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 14.5%, with lone person households at 12.8% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0 people.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 19.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (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, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (28.3%). Educational participation is high at 32.3%, comprising primary education (11.7%), secondary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (4.5%).

Mount Annan's five schools have a combined enrollment of 4,189 students, serving the area as an educational center with balanced opportunities (ICSEA: 1011). School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (21.5 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 16.9), indicating the area's role in educating a broader region.

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

Mount Annan has 80 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 61 different routes providing a total of 2,283 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good with residents typically located approximately 227 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 326 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to about 28 weekly trips per individual 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 with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, although this is higher than the national average among older and at-risk groups.

Approximately 55% (~10,715 people) of Mount Annan's total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.2%) and mental health issues (8.0%). About 71.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.6% in Greater Sydney. Mount Annan has 11.4% (2,218 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than the 12.9% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of 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 population, born in Australia, was 81.8%, with 92.7% being citizens and 86.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 62.6%. Across Greater Sydney, it stood at 64.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.5%), English (24.9%), and Other (9.3%). Notable differences existed for Maltese (1.7% vs regional 1.8%), Lebanese (1.1% vs 1.0%), and Serbian (0.5% vs 0.5%).

Mount Annan's population is younger than the national pattern

Mount Annan has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 15.1% of Mount Annan's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. However, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent at 11.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 2.5% to 3.8% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 16.2% to 15.1%. By 2041, forecasts show significant demographic shifts in Mount Annan. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 847 people (116%), rising from 732 to 1,580. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 83% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic trend in the area. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 55-64 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.