Panania (North) - Milperra

Panania (North) - Milperra has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Panania (North) - Milperra's population is around 11,756 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 416 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,340 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,675 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,555 persons per square kilometer. Panania (North) - Milperra's growth rate of 3.7% since census positions it within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.1%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 55.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, the area is expected to grow by approximately 8.2% in total over the 17 years to 2041, with an increase of 1,045 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Panania (North) - Milperra among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Panania North - Milperra has granted approximately 113 residential property approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25, around 568 homes were approved, with an additional 60 approved in FY26 so far.

The average population growth per dwelling built over these years is 0.6 people annually. This suggests that supply meets or exceeds demand, offering more buyer choices while supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction cost of new properties is approximately $342,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Panania North - Milperra has recorded a 77.0% higher rate of new home approvals per capita. This should provide ample buying options for consumers. Recent building activity indicates that 31.0% of approved dwellings are detached houses, while 69.0% are townhouses or apartments.

This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry points, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend marks a significant departure from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly composed of houses (77.0%). Panania North - Milperra exhibits characteristics of a low-density area, with approximately 91 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add around 958 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Panania (North) - Milperra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Canterbury-Bankstown Walking City Project, Weston Street Affordable Housing, Milperra Drain Widening - Stage 2, and 61 Milperra Road Industrial Redevelopment. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Panania (North) - Milperra maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Panania North Milperra has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 3.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.8%. As of that date, 6,565 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 57.9%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area shows strong specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 7.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.8% while labour force grew by 4.1%, raising unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Statewide in NSW, employment contracted by 0.03% from November 25 to September 25, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Panania North Milperra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Panania (North) - Milperra SA2 was $56,864 and the average was $69,590 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This was higher than national averages of $56,994 median income and $80,856 average income in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $64,035 median and $78,365 average as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 69th percentile ($2,064 weekly) and personal income was at the 49th percentile. Distribution data showed that the largest segment comprised 30.3% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,562 residents), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength was evident through 31.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consumed 17.7% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 67th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Panania (North) - Milperra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Panania (North) - Milperra, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan's figures of 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Panania (North) - Milperra was 34.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.0%) or rented (25.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, exceeding Sydney metropolitan's average of $2,240. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $480, compared to Sydney metropolitan's $425. Nationally, Panania (North) - Milperra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Panania (North) - Milperra features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.7% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

Educational attainment in Panania (North) - Milperra aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.1% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 21.7%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.9% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.3% 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 indicates 75 active transport stops operating within Panania (North) - Milperra. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 43 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 4,326 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 156 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 618 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Panania (North) - Milperra is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Panania North - Milperra shows better-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have a higher prevalence of these conditions.

Approximately 54% (~6,395 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 48.6%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.9%) and asthma (6.8%). About 72.7% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 75.8% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 17.0% (~1,992 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 15.8%.

Panania (North) - Milperra was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Panania North-Milperra has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.0% of its population born overseas and 33.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Panania North-Milperra, accounting for 61.0%. However, Islam is less prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, making up only 8.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (21.4%), English (19.6%), and Other (12.9%). Notably, Lebanese (5.5%) and Vietnamese (3.4%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Macedonian (1.5%) is slightly higher than the region's average.

Panania (North) - Milperra's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Panania (North) - Milperra is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Panania (North) - Milperra has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (11.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.5% to 13.6%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, significant changes are expected in Panania (North) - Milperra's age distribution. The 55-64 age group is projected to grow by 20%, adding 271 people and reaching a total of 1,659 from the current 1,387. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.