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 16,740 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 534 people (3.3%) 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 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 8,628 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought-after resource. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which 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. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 1,265 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.2% 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 around 12 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 64 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 44 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $427,000—somewhat higher than regional norms—reflecting quality-focused development. There have also been $19.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Randwick - North records markedly lower building activity (71.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 22.0% standalone homes and 78.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 2568 people per dwelling approval, Randwick - North reflects a highly mature market.

Looking ahead, Randwick - North is expected to grow by 1,204 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Newmarket Randwick, Randwick High School Co-educational Facility Upgrade, Montefiore Randwick Expansion, and Royal Randwick Racecourse - Leger Lawn Development (Winx Stand), with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 3.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 11,070 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (79.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 57.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 2.2% versus the regional average of 5.7%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7% and labour force increased by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Randwick - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Randwick - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Randwick - North SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $79,177 and an average of $122,800 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $86,192 (median) and $133,680 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Randwick - North, between the 87th and 96th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.7% of the community (5,306 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength emerges through 40.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 19.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 82nd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Randwick - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 11.5% houses and 88.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Randwick - North lagged that of Sydney metro, at 24.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (25.3%) or rented (50.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $570, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Randwick - North's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 60.5% of all households, comprising 25.5% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.5%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 8.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 surpasses broader benchmarks, with 58.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 37.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (11.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 reveals 67 active transport stops operating within Randwick - North, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 50 individual routes, collectively providing 8,067 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 114 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 57%, with 14% walking and 14% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 57.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,152 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 120 weekly trips per individual stop.

Randwick - North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Randwick - North residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (13,191 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.5% and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 77.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,613 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 20.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.8% born overseas. The main religion in Randwick - North is Christianity, which makes up 44.4% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 6.5% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Randwick - North are English, comprising 23.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 17.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 13.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 6.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of the population (vs 0.3% regionally), Russian at 1.2% (vs 0.4%) and Polish at 1.4% (vs 0.6%).

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

With a median age of 37, Randwick - North is equal to the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and remains comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 21.3% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.8%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.4% to 10.8% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.8% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 10.1% to 8.8% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.7% to 11.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Randwick - North's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 99% (445 people), reaching 894 from 448. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 65% of projected growth. On the other hand, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.