Narwee - Beverly Hills

An assessment of population growth drivers in Narwee - Beverly Hills reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Narwee-Beverly Hills' population was 13,791 as of November 2021. By June 2024, it had increased to an estimated 13,981, reflecting a gain of 180 people since the Census in 2021. This increase is attributed to overseas migration contributing approximately 87.4% of overall population gains and 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density as of June 2024 was 4,121 persons per square kilometer, placing Narwee-Beverly Hills in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch due to its high land demand. Based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data, Narwee-Beverly Hills' population is expected to increase by approximately 1,100 persons by 2041.

This projected growth reflects an increase of around 7.9% over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Narwee - Beverly Hills, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Narwee - Beverly Hills has seen approximately 45 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 226 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved so far in FY26. The average expected construction cost value of these properties is $378,000.

In terms of commercial development, $1.9 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Narwee - Beverly Hills has seen 15.0% less new development per person. Nationally, it ranks at the 38th percentile for areas assessed, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. The new building activity shows a split of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium to high-density housing. With around 441 people per dwelling approval, Narwee - Beverly Hills demonstrates a developed market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain 1,104 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Narwee - Beverly Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, Beverly Hills Town Centre Master Plan, Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) Planning Proposal, and Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development - Roselands. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Narwee - Beverly Hills remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Narwee - Beverly Hills has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% in September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year.

As of that date, 7,523 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 4.6%, 0.2% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 52.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 9.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9% while labour force increased by 4.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data from November 25 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 while national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Narwee - Beverly Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Narwee - Beverly Hills SA2 was $46,648. Average income stood at $60,311. In Greater Sydney, median income was $56,994 and average income was $80,856. By September 2025, estimated median income in Narwee - Beverly Hills SA2 would be approximately $52,530 and average income $67,916, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 44th percentile ($1,646 weekly) and personal income at the 24th percentile. The largest income bracket comprised 29.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,051 residents), similar to surrounding regions at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures were severe with only 81.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 42nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Narwee - Beverly Hills displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Narwee-Beverly Hills' dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 57.6% houses and 42.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Sydney metro had 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Narwee-Beverly Hills was 33.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.6% and rented at 37.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,253, below Sydney metro's $2,466. Median weekly rent was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, Narwee-Beverly Hills' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Narwee - Beverly Hills has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.2% of all households, including 37.3% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.8%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, smaller than Greater Sydney's average of 2.8.

Narwee - Beverly Hills performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

In Narwee-Beverly Hills, 32.8% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common (23.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 15.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.3% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Narwee-Beverly Hills has 72 active public transport stops offering train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 individual routes, facilitating a total of 3,964 weekly passenger trips. The area boasts excellent transport accessibility, with residents located an average of 155 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 566 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

Narwee - Beverly Hills's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows Narwee - Beverly Hills performed well across various health metrics. Both younger and older residents had low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was relatively low at around 50%, affecting approximately 6,985 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 53.6% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (6.2%) and diabetes (5.4%). Around 75% declared no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 77.2%. About 20.6%, or 2,882 people, were aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 19.1%. Despite this, seniors' health outcomes aligned with the general population's profile.

Narwee - Beverly Hills is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Narwee-Beverly Hills is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 50.3% of its population born overseas and 61.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Narwee-Beverly Hills as of recent data is Christianity, accounting for 53.0% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is more prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, with 6.7% of Narwee-Beverly Hills residents identifying with this religion, compared to a regional average of 5.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Narwee-Beverly Hills are Chinese (26.9%), Other (16.7%), and Australian (10.7%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Greeks make up 6.7% of Narwee-Beverly Hills' population, compared to 5.6% regionally; Lebanese residents comprise 4.5%, versus a regional average of 3.2%; and Macedonian residents account for 1.4%, compared to 2.3% regionally.

Narwee - Beverly Hills's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Narwee - Beverly Hills has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Narwee-Beverly Hills at 11.0%, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 12.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.3% to 13.4% of the population. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Narwee-Beverly Hills' age profile will significantly change. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 621 people (70%), from 881 to 1,503. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 77% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.