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, as of November 2025, is approximately 13,971, showing an increase of 180 people since the 2021 Census. This rise equates to a 1.3% change from the previous population count of 13,791. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,981 in June 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 4,121 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.4% 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 are used, with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase close to the median of statistical areas nationwide, with an expected growth of 1,100 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 7.9% over the 17-year period.

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 8 approved so far in FY26. The area's population decline over recent years suggests that new supply has likely been keeping pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $515,000. In FY26, $1.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Narwee-Beverly Hills has 15.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 38th percentile of areas assessed nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This lower activity may reflect market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium to high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

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 readily 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are 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 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 professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 1.7% over the past year. There are 7,543 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is 0.1% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is lower at 52.4%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance and retail trade.

Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, professional & technical has lower representation at 9.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.7%, labour force by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industries. Applying these projections to Narwee - Beverly Hills's 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 latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Narwee - Beverly Hills SA2 had a median income of $46,648 and an average income of $60,311. This is below the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) for Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $52,530 and average income around $67,916, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 44th percentile ($1,646 weekly), and personal income is at the 24th percentile. The largest income bracket comprises 29.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,051 residents). This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort also represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 57.6% houses and 42.3% other dwellings. Sydney metro had 52.1% houses and 47.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Narwee-Beverly Hills was 33.6%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings were 28.6% and rented ones 37.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,253, below Sydney metro's average of $2,466. Median weekly rent in Narwee-Beverly Hills was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, Narwee-Beverly Hills' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,253 versus Australia's average of $1,863. Rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 26.8%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney 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 as of 2016, 32.8% of residents aged 15 years and above held university degrees, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees were most common at 23.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials were also prominent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (15.6%).

Educational participation was high, with 28.1% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included primary education (8.3%), secondary education (7.2%), and tertiary education (6.2%).

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 a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 routes that facilitate 3,964 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents on average located 155 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 566 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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 of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Narwee - Beverly Hills. Both young and old age cohorts saw low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~6,985 people), compared to 53.6% across Greater Sydney.

Nationally, the average is 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.2 and 5.4% of residents respectively. 75.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.2% across Greater Sydney. As of June 2021, 20.6% of residents were aged 65 and over (2,882 people), which is higher than the 19.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health 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 among 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. Christianity is the predominant religion in Narwee-Beverly Hills, comprising 53.0% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 6.7% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (26.9%), Other (16.7%), and Australian (10.7%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of Greek (6.7%, vs regional 5.6%), Lebanese (4.5%, vs 3.2%) and Macedonian (1.4%, vs 2.3%) ethnic groups.

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 median age of 38. Comparing it with the Greater Sydney average, the 65-74 age group is notably overrepresented at 11.0%, while the 35-44 age group is underrepresented at 12.7%. Between 2021 and now, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.3% to 13.4% of the population. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Narwee - Beverly Hills' age profile will change significantly. 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, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.