Panania (North) - Milperra
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 11,739 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 399 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,340 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,670 in June 2024 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,552 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Panania (North) - Milperra's growth rate of 3.5% since the census positioned it within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.0%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 55.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicated an increase just below the median of national areas, with the area expected to grow by 1,045 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, resulting in an overall increase of 8.3% over the 17 years.

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

Panania North - Milperra has seen approximately 113 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 568 homes were approved, with an additional 31 approved in FY26 so far.

On average, about 0.6 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built during this period, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand and offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth. The average construction cost of new properties in the area is around $435,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Panania North - Milperra has shown 77.0% higher development activity per person as of recent data. New developments consist of approximately 31.0% detached dwellings and 69.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects the reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, marking a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses at 77.0%. Panania North - Milperra has a population density of around 91 people per approval, indicating a low-density area.

Looking ahead, it is projected that Panania North - Milperra will grow by approximately 975 residents by the year 2041. Based on 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 such projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include the 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 projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Panania (North) - Milperra has been broadly consistent with national averages

Panania North - Milperra has a skilled labour force with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of June 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 2.5%.

As of June 2025, the resident workforce numbered 6,565 with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 57.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area had a particular specialisation in education & training, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services employed only 7.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, while labour force grew by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In Greater Sydney during this period, employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a five-year growth of 6.6% and ten-year growth of 13.7%. Applying these projections to Panania North - Milperra's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Panania (North) - Milperra had a median taxpayer income of $56,864 and an average of $69,590 in financial year 2022, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was higher than the national average. Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 with an average income of $80,856 during the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $64,035 and an average of $78,365, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household income ranked at the 70th percentile ($2,064 weekly) and personal income at the 49th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 30.3% of individuals (3,556 people). Economic strength is indicated by 31.0% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 17.7% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranked 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

In Panania (North) - Milperra, as assessed in the latest Census, 76.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 23.3% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan's figures of 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Panania (North) - Milperra stood at 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.0% and rented ones at 25.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,240. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $480, compared to Sydney metro's $425. Nationally, Panania (North) - Milperra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 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 common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 21.7%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.9% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 5.3% in tertiary education.

Panania (North) - Milperra's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,614 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities, typical of Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1039).

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Panania (North) - Milperra has 75 active public transport stops, served by a mix of trains and buses. These stops are covered by 43 different routes, offering a total of 4,326 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 156 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is high, with about 618 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 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 lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have a higher prevalence.

Private health cover is very high, at approximately 54% (around 6,386 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 48.6%. The most prevalent 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% (around 1,989 people), than 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 residents born overseas and 33.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Panania (North)-Milperra, comprising 61.0% of the population. However, Islam's representation is notably lower at 8.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 27.9%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian is the most represented group at 21.4%, followed by English at 19.6% and Other at 12.9%. Notably, Lebanese are overrepresented at 5.5%, while Macedonian and Vietnamese are underrepresented at 1.5% and 3.4% respectively, compared to regional averages of 14.9%, 1.7%, and 8.5%.

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

The median age in Panania (North) - Milperra is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and equivalent to the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Panania (North) - Milperra has a higher concentration of residents aged 55-64, at 11.8%, but fewer residents aged 25-34, at 11.4%. Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.5% to 13.6%, while the 25 to 34 age group declined from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, Panania (North) - Milperra is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. Notably, the 55 to 64 age group is expected to grow by 20%, increasing from 1,385 to 1,659 people. Meanwhile, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.