Parramatta - South

Parramatta - South has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Parramatta - South's population is around 11,314, reflecting an increase of 1,447 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 11,111, with 7 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,139 persons per square kilometer, placing Parramatta - South in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 14.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney rates. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. 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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Parramatta - South is predicted to increase by 7,817 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 67.3% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Parramatta - South is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Parramatta - South has recorded approximately 11 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 58 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY26. The average number of people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years is 0.2.

The average construction cost value for new homes during this period was $214,000. In FY26, there have been $220,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Parramatta - South has significantly less development activity, 85.0% below the regional average per person. New development consists of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. With around 1522 people per dwelling approval, Parramatta - South reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 7614 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth.

Parramatta - South has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Powerhouse Parramatta, Civic Link Parramatta, Harris Park Cultural Precinct, and One City Square, Parramatta. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Parramatta - South has been broadly consistent with national averages

Parramatta - South has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 4.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year as of September 2025. In this month, 7,460 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is 0.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Parramatta - South stands at 83.6%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 44.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Parramatta - South has a high specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities due to its predominantly residential nature. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 3.7%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and a smaller unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Parramatta - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these estimates are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The median taxpayer income in Parramatta - South SA2 is $56,367, with an average of $65,641, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, which contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 in the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $61,361 and an average income of $71,457, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that incomes in Parramatta - South cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 36.9% of residents (4,174 people), which aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 59th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Parramatta - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Parramatta - South's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 12.6% houses and 87.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parramatta - South was at 11.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.4% and rented ones at 70.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,883, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Parramatta - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,883 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Parramatta - South features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 65.6% of all households, including 31.9% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 34.4%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households making up 12.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Parramatta - South performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational attainment in Parramatta - South is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 54.8% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide in New South Wales. This area's educational advantage is significant, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 21.2%, and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational pathways account for 18.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 8.3%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This includes 10.0% in tertiary education, 8.1% in primary education, and 3.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Parramatta - South has 39 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 different routes, collectively facilitating 6,483 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 143 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 52%, followed by train at 28% and bus at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 44.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 926 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 166 weekly trips per stop.

Parramatta - South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Parramatta - South residents have relatively positive health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions. The area's results are broadly in line with national benchmarks, showing a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is slightly lower than the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~5,871 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health issues and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 4.1 and 3.7% of residents respectively. 85.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 8.1% of residents aged 65 and over (914 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Parramatta - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Parramatta-South has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 77.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 74.1% born overseas. The predominant religion is Hinduism, comprising 38.3% of Parramatta-South's population, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%. The top three ancestry groups in Parramatta-South are Other (30.7%), Indian (25.6%), and Chinese (13.1%).

Notably, Lebanese ethnicity is overrepresented at 3.4%, compared to the regional average of 2.6%. Korean and Filipino ethnicities also show notable divergences with 1.1% each in Parramatta-South, matching or slightly exceeding their respective regional averages of 1.1% and 2.0%.

Parramatta - South hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Parramatta-South has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Parramatta-South has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (31.1%), but fewer residents aged 45-54 (8.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 29.3% to 31.1%, while the proportion of those aged 35-44 has decreased from 19.7% to 18.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Parramatta-South's age profile. The 35-44 age cohort is expected to grow by 86%, adding 1,770 residents and reaching a total of 3,821 residents.