Regents Park
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Regents Park's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 5,346. This figure represents an increase of 208 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,138. The increase was inferred from ABS estimates: Regents Park had an estimated resident population of 5,301 in June 2024 and gained 28 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,633 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Regents Park's growth rate of 4.0% since Census is within 2.7 percentage points of the state average (6.7%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.8% 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, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Regents Park is projected to grow by 1,194 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 21.5% over the 17-year period. This growth rate is above the median statistical area across the nation.

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

Regents Park has seen approximately 25 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 128 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost value for new properties is $360,000. This year, $10.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Regents Park records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 53rd percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 39.0% detached dwellings and 61.0% attached dwellings. This shift towards higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers, marking a departure from existing housing patterns which are currently 65.0% houses. Regents Park shows characteristics of a low density area with around 307 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 1,149 residents by 2041.

Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Regents Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely influencing the region. Notable projects include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Berala Village Redevelopment, Berala TOD Precinct, and Regents Park Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment drivers in Regents Park are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Regents Park has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 7.2% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 1.5% over the past year. As of June 2025, 3.0% more residents were unemployed compared to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 47.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

Manufacturing has particularly high employment levels, at 1.9 times the regional average. Professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 6.1% of Regents Park's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force grew by 3.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. 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. Applying these projections to Regents Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2%% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Regents Park's median income among taxpayers is $43,200. The average income in the area is $54,882. Both figures are lower than national averages. Greater Sydney has a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Regents Park's median and average incomes are approximately $48,648 and $61,803 respectively by September 2025. Census data reveals individual incomes lag at the 8th percentile with a weekly income of $569. Household income performs better at the 30th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 29.0% of the community (1,550 individuals), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 79.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 24th percentile.

Regents Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As evaluated at the latest Census, dwelling structures in Regents Park consisted of 65.4% houses and 34.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Regents Park was at 27.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (25.7%) or rented (46.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,976, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $375, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Regents Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable at $375.

Regents Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.7% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.3%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 5.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Regents Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 26.5%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 39.9%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 14.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education. There are six schools operating within Regents Park, educating approximately 1,391 students. The area has balanced educational opportunities, with an ICSEA score of 972. The educational mix includes two primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools. Regents Park functions as an education hub, with 26.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 10.8, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

The analysis of public transport in Regents Park shows that there are currently 36 operational transport stops. These include a combination of train and bus services. A total of 20 different routes serve these stops, collectively facilitating 4,401 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated highly, with residents typically situated approximately 133 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 628 trips per day across all routes, which translates to around 122 weekly trips per individual stop.

Regents Park'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 Regents Park, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 2,523 people).

Nationally, this average stands at 55.3%. Diabetes and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.7% and 5.4% of residents respectively. A total of 78.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 83.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (910 people), which is higher than the 11.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Regents Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Regents Park has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the country, with 56.9% of its residents born overseas and 73.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Regents Park, making up 38.8% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, comprising 10.6% compared to 7.5% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups in Regents Park are Other (26.5%), Chinese (22.1%), and English (9.1%). There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Vietnamese at 7.2% (vs regional 2.6%), Lebanese at 7.0% (vs regional 4.1%), and Croatian at 1.8% (vs regional 0.7%).

Regents Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Regents Park's median age was 35 years as of an unspecified date, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group made up 10.4% of Regents Park's population at this time, compared to Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 45-54 cohort accounted for 9.9%. Between 2021 and an unspecified later date, the 75-84 age group grew from 3.7% to 5.1%, and the 65-74 cohort increased from 9.2% to 10.4%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 13.0% to 10.2%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 11.6% to 9.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Regents Park. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 221 people (an 81% rise) from 273 to 495 individuals. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 7%, adding 36 people.