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 13,554 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 819 people, a 6.4% rise from the 2021 Census count of 12,735 residents. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses since June 2024. This results in a population density of 4,022 persons per square kilometer, placing Randwick - South among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in 2025, Randwick - South has maintained a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 87.2% of population gains during this period.

AreaSearch's projections are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. These projections extend to 2041, indicating an above median population growth for Australian statistical areas. By 2041, Randwick - South is projected to grow by 2,899 persons, marking a total increase of 21.3% 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 has averaged approximately 43 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 219 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 153 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.2 new residents per year arrive for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This pace suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and supporting population growth.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $495,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $420.2 million, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Randwick - South has slightly more development, with 28.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. However, recent periods show a moderation in development activity, which is also below the national average, suggesting an established area and potential planning limitations. New building activity comprises 2.0% detached houses and 98.0% attached dwellings, favouring compact living and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

With around 1257 people per approval, Randwick - South demonstrates a mature, established area. By 2041, the population is projected to grow by 2,890 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

The performance of a local area is significantly influenced by changes to its infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 38 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, Newmarket Randwick, The Bennett Randwick by TOGA, and the upgrade of Randwick High School to a co-educational facility. The following list details those projects considered 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. Its 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. Workforce participation is higher at 67.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Professional & technical employment is particularly high, at 1.3 times the regional average. Manufacturing has limited presence with only 2.2% employment compared to the regional average of 5.7%. There are 1.1 workers for every resident, indicating a net import of jobs from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% with a slight increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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. These projections are illustrative and do not account for localised population changes.

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 is $69,884, with an average of $113,357. Nationally, these figures place the area in the top percentile. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income is $56,994 and average is $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) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this range. The area demonstrates affluence with 41.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. 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

In Randwick - South, as per the latest Census, houses constituted 16.9% of dwellings, with other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings making up 83.1%. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan area's dwelling composition of 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Randwick - South stood at 23.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.6% and rented ones at 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 for Randwick - South was $575, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Randwick - South's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,160 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 per week.

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 make up 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 high, with 55.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 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 a significant socio-educational advantage with an ICSEA score of 1118. The educational mix includes three primary, four secondary, 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

The Randwick-South area has 73 active public transport stops. These are a mix of light rail and bus services, with 76 individual routes operating in total. Each week, these routes facilitate 10,063 passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 113 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. On average, there are 1,437 trips per day across all routes, which amounts 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 (10,504 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 in line 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 24.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Randwick-South, accounting for 47.1%. However, Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 3.8%, compared to 4.4% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.9%), Australian (15.5%), and Irish (13.6%). Notably, French (1.4%) and Russian (0.9%) are slightly overrepresented in Randwick-South compared to regional averages of 1.5% and 1.1%, respectively. Hungarian is equally represented at 0.6%.

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 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Randwick-South has a higher percentage 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 now, the population of those aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.3% to 16.8%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 12.4% to 10.9%. By 2041, projections indicate substantial demographic changes in Randwick-South. The 25 to 34 age cohort is expected to grow by 17%, adding 507 residents to reach a total of 3,560. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to have minimal growth of just 10%, adding only 66 people.