Pottsville

Population growth drivers in Pottsville are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Pottsville's population is around 14,627 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 541 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,086 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,583 from the ABS 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 77 persons per square kilometer. Pottsville's 3.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (3.3%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 38.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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, 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase of just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected. The area is expected to grow by 1,636 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 10.9% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Pottsville when compared nationally

Pottsville has received approximately 46 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years (from FY21 to FY25), 232 homes were approved, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY26. Each new dwelling built over these years brought an average of 2.8 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $575,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, $4.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Pottsville's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Pottsville has similar development levels per person to the Rest of NSW, maintaining a balanced market consistent with the broader area. However, these levels are below the national average, indicating maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity shows 53.0% standalone homes and 47.0% medium to high-density housing, expanding affordable options from traditional family housing to compact alternatives.

This shift reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. Pottsville has approximately 334 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Pottsville is projected to gain 1,592 residents by 2041. Development pace is keeping up with projected growth, but increasing population may intensify buyer competition.

Pottsville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 30 potential impact projects in total. Key initiatives include Pottsville Marketplace, Pottsville High School, Solis Pottsville, and Cabarita West - Tanglewood. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Pottsville well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Pottsville has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 6709 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of NSW at 56.4%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Public administration & safety has limited presence at 5.0% compared to 7.5% regionally. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, labour force decreased by 2.5% and employment declined by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pottsville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Pottsville SA2 is lower than average nationally. The median income is $45,138 and the average income stands at $59,198. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures where the median income is $49,459 and the average income is $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $50,830 for median income and $66,663 for average income as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Pottsville rank modestly, between the 29th and 33rd percentiles. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 32.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,753 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 80.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 29th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Pottsville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Pottsville, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 76.1% houses and 23.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pottsville was at 38.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (36.3%) or rented (24.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950 as of 2016, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,872 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Pottsville was recorded at $468, substantially above the national figure of $375 and Non-Metro NSW's $400.

Pottsville has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.6% of all households, including 31.3% couples with children, 30.2% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.4%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Pottsville exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Pottsville's residents aged 15+ have a university degree attainment rate of 24.5%, compared to NSW's 32.2%. This gap suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.3% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (28.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

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

Pottsville has 260 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 68 different routes that together facilitate 634 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 125 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 90 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Pottsville's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Pottsville's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, showing standard levels of common health conditions across both young and old age groups. Approximately 49% (~7,181 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.9% of residents) and mental health issues (7.6%). A total of 69.4% declare no medical ailments, higher than the Rest of NSW's 64.2%. As of 2021, 21.0% (~3,078 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of NSW's 26.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Pottsville are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Pottsville is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Pottsville's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.0% of its population being Australian citizens, 85.3% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pottsville, making up 44.0% of people there. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to the rest of NSW, comprising 0.3% of Pottsville's population versus 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (32.5%), Australian (27.2%), and Irish (10.8%). Significant differences exist in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Scottish is overrepresented at 8.9%, German at 3.8%, and Samoan at 0.2%.

Pottsville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Pottsville's median age is 43, matching Rest of NSW and exceeding the national average of 38. The age profile indicates that those aged 5-14 years are notably prominent (15.1%), while the 25-34 group is relatively smaller (8.6%) compared to Rest of NSW. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 8.5% to 9.9%, whereas the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 14.3% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Pottsville's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 group is expected to grow by 25% (311 people), reaching 1,569 from 1,257. Conversely, numbers in the 55-64 age range are projected to decrease by 29%.