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 around 14,298 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 507 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,791. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 13,975 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. This resulted in a density ratio of 4,217 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the top 10% nationally by AreaSearch. Overseas migration drove recent growth, contributing approximately 87.4% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by approximately 1,100 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of about 5.4% 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 FY25226 homes were approved, with an additional 20 approved so far in FY26. Despite a declining population, new supply appears to be keeping pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost of new properties is $378,000. This financial year has seen $1.9 million in commercial development approvals, indicating the area's residential focus. Comparatively, Narwee-Beverly Hills has 15.0% less new development per person than Greater Sydney. Nationally, it ranks at the 38th percentile for areas assessed, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This lower activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity comprises 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium to high-density housing. This mix offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. With around 441 people per dwelling approval, the area shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate Narwee-Beverly Hills will gain approximately 777 residents by 2041. Given 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The area's performance is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified ten projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, Beverly Hills Town Centre Master Plan, Canterbury Road Mixed-Use Development - Roselands, and 956 Canterbury Road Apartment 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 professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.4%, with estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year (as of September 2025). There are 7,523 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is lower at 66.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Home-based work is high at 44.1%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration (1.6 times the regional average).

However, professional & technical services are lower than average at 9.6% compared to 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on resident population vs working population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, labour force by 4.0%, raising unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, assuming constant population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Narwee - Beverly Hills SA2 has a median income of $51,450 and an average income of $64,674. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $56,008 (median) and $70,404 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 44th percentile ($1,646 weekly) and personal income at the 24th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 29.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,146 residents), similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.8% of income remaining, 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, consisted of 57.6% houses and 42.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Narwee-Beverly Hills stood at 33.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.6% and rented dwellings at 37.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,253, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 73.2% of all households, including 37.3% that are couples with children, 21.8% that are couples without children, and 12.6% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 matches the Greater Sydney average.

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 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 23.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (15.6%). Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.3% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, 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 86 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 different routes, collectively facilitating 4,174 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 154 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 75%, and trains at 17%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a high 44.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 596 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Narwee - Beverly Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Narwee - Beverly Hills shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~7,320 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.2%) and diabetes (5.4%), while 75.0% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.6% (2,949 people), compared to 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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. 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 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (26.9%), Other (16.7%), and Australian (10.7%). Notably, Greek (6.7%) and Lebanese (4.5%) populations are overrepresented in Narwee-Beverly Hills compared to the regional averages of 1.9% and 2.6%, respectively. Additionally, Macedonian ancestry is also overrepresented at 1.4%.

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 national average of 38 years. Notably, the 65-74 age cohort makes up 11.0% of the local population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, 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%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Narwee-Beverly Hills' age profile. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 600 people (a 67% increase) from 902 to 1,503. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.