Randwick - South
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Randwick - South reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Randwick - South's population is approximately 13,551 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 816 people from the 2021 Census total of 12,735. The change was inferred from ABS estimates of 13,545 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 4,021 persons per square kilometer, placing Randwick - South in the top 10% nationally. Over the past decade, the area has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outperforming its SA3 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.2% of overall population gains recently.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest above median growth, with the area projected to gain 2,899 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 21.4%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Randwick - South, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Randwick - South averaged approximately 43 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 219 homes. As of FY-26153 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.2 new residents per year arrived for each new home between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and supporting population growth that may exceed current expectations.

The average value of new properties constructed was $1,000,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $420.2 million, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Randwick - South has slightly more development, 28.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods and is below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. New building activity comprises 2.0% detached houses and 98.0% attached dwellings, favouring compact living which offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

With around 1257 people per approval, Randwick - South shows a mature, established area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 2,893 residents. 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 - South has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct, Newmarket Randwick, Randwick Cultural Facility, and The Bennett Randwick by TOGA. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Randwick - South ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Randwick - South has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. As of June 2025, 8,924 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate and workforce participation at 67.6%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Manufacturing has limited presence, with only 2.2% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 5.7%. The area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas, with a ratio of 1.1 workers per resident at the Census. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.6% while labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, the labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Randwick - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Randwick - South's median income among taxpayers was $69,884, with an average of $113,357. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Randwick - South would be approximately $78,696 (median) and $127,651 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Randwick - South rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 94th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 29.6% of residents (4,011 people) fall into the $1,500-$2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. The area exhibits considerable affluence with 41.8% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 19.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 85th percentile nationally. Randwick - South's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Randwick - South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 16.9% houses and 83.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Randwick - South was 23.5%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (22.6%) or rented (53.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,160, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,033. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $575, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Randwick - South's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 61.0% of all households, including 24.3% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 39.0%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households comprising 9.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

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

Educational attainment in Randwick - South is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 55.8% hold university qualifications compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8%, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (10.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in tertiary education, 6.7% in primary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education. The area has a robust network of 8 schools educating approximately 4,475 students. It demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1118. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 4 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. Randwick - South functions as an education hub with 33.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 11.1.

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

Transport analysis shows 73 active stops in Randwick - South area, offering a mix of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 76 routes, facilitating 10,063 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 113 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,437 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 137 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Randwick - South demonstrates excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% (10,502 people), compared to 70.6% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 6.5% and 6.2% respectively.

A total of 77.2% declare no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 76.0%. The area has 13.2% (1,787 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, similar to the general population's health profile.

Randwick - 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

Randwick-South has a high level of cultural diversity, with 24.2% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born overseas. The dominant religion in Randwick-South is Christianity, accounting for 47.1% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Randwick-South compared to Greater Sydney, with 3.8% versus 4.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (22.9%), Australian (15.5%), and Irish (13.6%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: French is slightly overrepresented at 1.4%, Russian is at 0.9% compared to regional levels of 1.5% and 1.1% respectively, while Hungarian remains consistent with regional figures at 0.6%.

Randwick - South's population is younger than the national pattern

At 34 years, Randwick-South's median age is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Randwick-South has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (22.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.7%). This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.3% to 16.8%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 10.9%. By 2041, forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Randwick-South. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 17%, adding 508 residents to reach a total of 3,560. In contrast, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 10%, with an increase of 66 people.