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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Narwee - Beverly Hills's population is around 14,043 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 252 people (1.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,791 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,022 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 75 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,142 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 94.9% 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. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,007 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 7.0% in total over the 16 years.

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 experienced around 45 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 226 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 57 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $378,000. Also, $1.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Narwee - Beverly Hills has 14.0% less new development (per person) while it places among the 38th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity shows 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% medium and high-density housing. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 444 people per dwelling approval, Narwee - Beverly Hills shows a developed market.

Population forecasts indicate Narwee - Beverly Hills will gain 986 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 11 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 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, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Narwee - Beverly Hills possesses a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and 2.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 7,540 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.3% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (65.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 44.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical. The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical shows lower representation at 9.6% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 2.8% and labour force increased by 3.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with a marginal drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Narwee - Beverly Hills. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. 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 industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised 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 reveals that income in the Narwee - Beverly Hills SA2 is below the national average, with the median assessed at $51,450 while the average income stands at $64,674. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,760 (median) and $71,348 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 44th percentile ($1,646 weekly), while personal income sits at the 24th percentile. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 29.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,072 residents), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 42nd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Narwee - Beverly Hills, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 57.6% houses and 42.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Narwee - Beverly Hills was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 33.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.6%) or rented (37.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Sydney metro average at $2,253, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Narwee - Beverly Hills's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

Narwee - Beverly Hills has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 73.2% of all households, comprising 37.3% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.6% 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.

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

Educational qualifications in Narwee - Beverly Hills trail regional benchmarks, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 23.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 27.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (15.6%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 86 active transport stops operating within Narwee - Beverly Hills comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 23 individual routes, collectively providing 4,174 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 154 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 75%, with 17% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling. A high 44.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions , and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~7,190 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.2 and 5.4% of residents, respectively, while 75.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,877 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 the country, with 50.3% of its population born overseas and 61.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Narwee - Beverly Hills was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.0% of people in Narwee - Beverly Hills. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 6.7% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Narwee - Beverly Hills are Chinese, comprising 26.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other, comprising 16.7% of the population, and Australian, comprising 10.7% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Greek is notably overrepresented at 6.7% of Narwee - Beverly Hills (vs 1.9% regionally), Lebanese at 4.5% (vs 2.6%) and Macedonian at 1.4% (vs 0.4%).

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

With a median age of 40, Narwee - Beverly Hills is somewhat higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (10.7% locally), while 35 - 44 year-olds are under-represented (12.6%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.3% to 13.8% of the population. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 13.8% to 12.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Narwee - Beverly Hills's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 550 people (61%) from 898 to 1,449. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.