Narwee - Beverly Hills
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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, according to AreaSearch's analysis, stands at 13,975 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 184 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,791. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 13,977 in June 2024 and an additional 34 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,122 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top 10% nationally assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 87.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers and demographic trends, the area is expected to grow by approximately 1,100 persons by 2041, recording a gain of around 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 55 new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, around 275 homes were approved, with an additional five approved in FY26 so far. Despite recent population decline, development activity has been relatively adequate, maintaining a balanced housing supply and demand market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $515,000. Commercial approvals totalled $1.9 million in the current financial year, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Narwee - Beverly Hills has 18.0% less new development per person than Greater Sydney and ranks among the 38th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings. New building activity comprises 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

With around 441 people per dwelling approval, Narwee - Beverly Hills demonstrates a developed market. Population forecasts project an increase of 1,100 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing 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 10% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects anticipated to influence the region. Notable initiatives include Beverly Hills Town Centre Master Plan, Beverly Hills Town Centre (West) Planning Proposal, Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development - Roselands, and 956 Canterbury Road Apartment Development - Roselands. The following list details projects likely most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

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% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.7%.

As of June 2025, 7,543 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lags at 52.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment industries 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% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, and labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, which had a lagging employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Narwee-Beverly Hills' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 had an income below the national average. The median income was $46,648 and the average income stood at $60,311. In contrast, Greater Sydney had a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest the median income is approximately $51,593 and the average income is around $66,704 as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 44th percentile ($1,646 weekly) while personal income was at the 24th percentile. Income brackets indicated that the largest segment comprised 29.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,052 residents), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort also represented 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 dwelling structure, as per 2016 Census data, comprised 57.6% houses and 42.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 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 dwellings at 37.8%. Median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,253, below Sydney metro's average of $2,466. Median weekly rent was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $440. Nationally, Narwee-Beverly Hills mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed 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 making up 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 [date], 32.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. The most common qualifications are bachelor degrees (23.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.0% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (15.6%). The region has a high rate of educational participation, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, broken down into primary (8.3%), secondary (7.2%), and tertiary (6.2%) levels.

Narwee-Beverly Hills is home to three schools with a combined enrollment of 1,897 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 1035. The educational provision includes two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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 individual routes, providing a total of 3,964 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 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 have a low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~6,987 people), compared to 53.6% across Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (6.2%) and diabetes (5.4%). 75.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.2% in Greater Sydney. As of 2018, the area has 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,883 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 19.1%. 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. The dominant religion in Narwee-Beverly Hills as of recent data is Christianity, making up 53.0% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is more prevalent here at 6.7%, compared to 5.4% across Greater Sydney.

According to ancestry (country of birth of parents), 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: Greek at 6.7% (vs regional 5.6%), Lebanese at 4.5% (vs regional 3.2%), and Macedonian at 1.4% (vs regional 2.3%).

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. The area has an over-representation of the 65-74 age cohort at 11.0%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 12.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.3% to 13.4% of the population, while the 35-44 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Narwee - Beverly Hills' age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 621 people (70%), from 881 to 1,503. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 77% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.