Randwick - North

Randwick - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Randwick - North's population is around 16,720 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 514 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,206 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,679 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,618 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 84.9% 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the 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 also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected. The area is expected to increase by 1,265 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 7.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Randwick - North has averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 64 homes were approved, with an additional 44 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $427,000, which is slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. This financial year has seen $19.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Randwick - North has significantly less development activity, at 71.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this area also reflects below-average development activity, which could be due to its maturity or possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 22.0% detached dwellings and 78.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

The location has approximately 2568 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Randwick - North is projected to add 1,224 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Randwick - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, Newmarket Randwick, Randwick High School Co-educational Facility Upgrade, and Montefiore Randwick Expansion. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Randwick - North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Randwick - North has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. As of September 2025, there are 11,010 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is high at 70.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.4 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.

Manufacturing has limited presence with 2.2% employment compared to 5.7% regionally. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, labour force by 2.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Randwick - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Randwick - North SA2 has an exceptionally high income level nationally, according to latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $77,822, with an average income of $126,232. These figures compare to those for Greater Sydney, which are $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since the financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $87,635 (median) and $142,150 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Randwick - North, between the 87th and 96th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 31.7% of residents (5,300 people), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. A significant 40.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 19.3% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 82nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

In Randwick - North, as per the latest Census evaluation, 11.5% of dwellings were houses while 88.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas which had 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Randwick - North stood at 24.2%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 25.3% and rented ones making up 50.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,033. The median weekly rent figure in Randwick - North was $570, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Randwick - North's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

Randwick - North features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 60.5% of all households, including 25.5% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.5%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 8.2%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Educational achievement in Randwick - North places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Randwick - North significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 58.4% of residents aged 15+ held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 37.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways accounted for 21.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 11.5%.

Educational participation was notably high, with 28.9% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 8.7% in primary education, 8.1% in tertiary education, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 59 active transport stops operating within Randwick - North. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 50 individual routes. They collectively provide 6,501 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 114 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 928 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 110 weekly trips per individual stop.

Randwick - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results in Randwick - North, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 80% of the total population (13,409 people), compared to 70.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.5% and 6.3% of residents respectively.

77.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 15.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,523 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Randwick - North are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Randwick - North 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

Randwick-North, surveyed in June 2021, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 20.6% speaking languages other than English at home and 39.8% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 44.4%. Judaism was notably overrepresented at 6.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.4%.

The top ancestry groups were English (23.5%), Australian (17.4%), and Irish (13.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Hungarian at 0.9% vs regional 0.6%, Russian at 1.2% vs 1.1%, and Polish at 1.4% vs 1.1%.

Randwick - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Randwick - North is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 21.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 cohort comprises 9.0%. From 2021 to present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 8.4% to 10.6%, while the 5 to 14 group has decreased from 10.1% to 9.0% and the 45 to 54 group has fallen from 12.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Randwick - North's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 103%, reaching 894 people from the current 439. Those aged 65 and above will account for 70% of projected population growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 35 to 44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.