Pendle Hill - Girraween
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Population growth drivers in Pendle Hill - Girraween are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Pendle Hill - Girraween's population is around 14,610. This reflects an increase of 671 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,939. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,457 as of June 2024 and an additional 132 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,275 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Pendle Hill - Girraween's growth rate of 4.8% since census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the state (6.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 89.6% 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 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected. The area is expected to increase by 1,348 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, with an increase of 7.3% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Pendle Hill - Girraween when compared nationally

Pendle Hill - Girraween has recorded approximately 92 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 461 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.5 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting new supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction cost value of new homes was $324,000.

This financial year, $19.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pendle Hill - Girraween has 11.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 71st percentile nationally. New building activity comprises 27.0% standalone homes and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and affordability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The current housing mix is 45.0% houses. With approximately 205 people per dwelling approval, the area has a low density market.

By 2041, Pendle Hill - Girraween is projected to grow by 1,066 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Pendle Hill - Girraween has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment, Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead, M4 Smart Motorway, and Toongabbie Bridge and Wentworth Avenue Upgrade. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Pendle Hill - Girraween shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Pendle Hill - Girraween has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. As of June 2025, 8,183 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.

The area had a notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, labour force increased by 3.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 1.2 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Pendle Hill - Girraween. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pendle Hill - Girraween's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8%% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Pendle Hill - Girraween had a median income among taxpayers of $55,141 and an average level of $66,877. Nationally, the median was $56,994 and the average was $80,856 in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% suggest a median income of approximately $62,094 and an average of $75,310. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Pendle Hill - Girraween were at the 62nd percentile nationally. Income distribution showed that 32.9% (4,806 individuals) fell within the $1,500-$2,999 range, similar to regional levels at 30.9%. High housing costs consumed 17.9% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 67th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Pendle Hill - Girraween displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Pendle Hill - Girraween, as per the latest Census evaluation, 44.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 55.3% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan areas where only 36.4% of dwellings are houses, with the rest being other dwellings. Home ownership in Pendle Hill - Girraween stood at 21.1%, higher than Sydney's average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 36.6% and rented ones made up 42.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,250, which is above the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, matching Sydney's average. Nationally, Pendle Hill - Girraween's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Pendle Hill - Girraween features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.0% of all households, including 49.6% couples with children, 16.7% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

Pendle Hill - Girraween shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Pendle Hill - Girraween has a notable educational advantage with 46.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 21.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 9.4% and certificates 12.0%. Educational participation is high, with 35.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.4% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education. The area has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 2,625 students as of the latest available data. Pendle Hill - Girraween demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1119. Education provision is balanced, with 3 primary schools and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Pendle Hill - Girraween has 68 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 44 individual routes operating in total, serving 3,620 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' access to transport is rated excellent, with an average proximity of 137 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 517 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop.

Pendle Hill - Girraween's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Pendle Hill - Girraween shows excellent health outcomes, particularly for younger populations with low prevalence rates of common conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% (~7,655 residents), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 6.0% and 5.1% respectively. Overall, 79.2% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 79.0%. The area has a senior population of 13.2%, or 1,921 people. Health outcomes among seniors require additional attention compared to the broader population.

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

Pendle Hill-Girraween is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 72.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of the 2016 Census. In this area, 62.9% were born overseas. The dominant religion was Hinduism, comprising 48.0% of people, compared to 28.8% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups in Pendle Hill-Girraween were Other at 31.7%, Indian at 26.6%, and English at 9.5%. These percentages are substantially higher than their respective regional averages: Other (23.7%), Indian (18.4%). There were notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups, with Sri Lankan at 2.6% (regional average 0.9%), Maltese at 2.6% (regional average 0.9%), and Lebanese at 2.4% (regional average 3.5%).

Pendle Hill - Girraween's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Pendle Hill - Girraween's median age is nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Pendle Hill - Girraween has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.5%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.0%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.2%. Between August 2021 and June 2022, the population aged 45 to 54 grew from 11.1% to 12.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.8% to 10.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 14.0% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Pendle Hill - Girraween's age profile. The 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow by 34%, adding 451 residents to reach a total of 1,782. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 54% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. However, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.