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 a rise of 816 individuals, equivalent to a 6.4% increase since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 12,735. This change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 13,545 in June 2024 and an additional 182 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 4,021 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Over the past decade, Randwick - South has exhibited a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outperforming its SA3 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs 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. Future population trends indicate an above median growth projection for the area, expecting a rise of 2,899 persons by 2041 based on current numbers, resulting in a total gain of 21.4% over the 17-year period.

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. Over these five years, an average of 0.2 new residents per year arrived for each new home constructed. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and supporting population growth.

The average construction value of new properties was $1,000,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, there have been $420.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Randwick - South has slightly more development, at 28.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. However, recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity, which is also below the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. New building activity in Randwick - South shows a significant skew towards attached dwellings, with 98.0% of approvals for such properties and only 2.0% for detached houses.

This trend offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The area has around 1257 people per approval, indicating a mature and established population. Looking ahead, Randwick - South is projected to grow by 2893 residents by 2041. 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 to impact the area. Notable projects include Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, Newmarket Randwick, The Bennett Randwick by TOGA, and Randwick High School Co-educational Facility Upgrade. Below is a list of 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 was 3.6% as of June 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. There were 8,924 residents employed in June 2025 with a workforce participation rate of 67.6%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area has a particularly high concentration of professional & technical jobs, 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%. As of the Census, there are 1.1 workers for every resident, indicating that Randwick - South functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.6% while labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, with an increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project that Randwick - South's employment could grow by approximately 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

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 had a median income of $69,884 and an average of $113,357. These figures place the area in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $78,696 (median) and $127,651 (average). Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Randwick - South rank between the 90th and 94th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 29.6% of residents (4,011 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, reflecting patterns seen in surrounding regions where 30.9% occupy this range. The area demonstrates 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. The area'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. Home ownership in Randwick - South was at 23.5%, with the rest being 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 $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 constitute 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 account for 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 high, with 55.8% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses both the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 35.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 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. There are eight schools operating within Randwick - South, educating approximately 4,475 students. The area has an ICSEA score of 1118, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The educational mix includes three primary schools, four secondary schools, and one 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, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 73 active transport stops operating within Randwick - South. These comprise a mix of light rail and bus services. The area is served by 76 individual routes, collectively providing 10,063 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 113 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 1,437 trips per day 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Randwick - South, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population (10,502 people), compared to 70.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 6.5 and 6.2% of residents respectively.

A total of 77.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,787 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with 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 scores highly in cultural diversity, with 24.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 47.1%. Judaism is overrepresented at 3.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.4%.

Top ancestry groups are English (22.9%), Australian (15.5%), and Irish (13.6%). French, Russian, and Hungarian show notable divergences in representation.

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

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