Regents Park

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 is around 5,424 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 286 people (5.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,138 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,301 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,671 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Regents Park's 5.6% growth since census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of the state (7.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 70.8% 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,194 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 19.8% in total over the 17 years.

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, seven approvals have been recorded. Despite a population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which is positive for buyers. The average construction cost value of new properties is $360,000.

This financial year has seen $10.5 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Regents Park records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 52nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 39.0% detached dwellings and 61.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 65.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 307 people per dwelling approval, Regents Park shows characteristics of a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 1,071 residents by 2041.

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

Regents Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Berala Village Redevelopment, Berala TOD Precinct (Transport Oriented Development), and Regents Park Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most likely to be 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. Its unemployment rate is 7.0% and it experienced 2.5% employment growth in the past year. As of September 2025, 2,456 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Regents Park is 60.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 29.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing employment is particularly high at 1.9 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical jobs 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 September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5% and labour force grew by 3.4%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that Regents Park's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Regents Park SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $46,758 and an average of $56,682. These figures are lower than the national averages. Greater Sydney, meanwhile, had a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Regents Park SA2 would be approximately $50,901 (median) and $61,704 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals individual incomes lag at the 8th percentile ($569 weekly), while household income performs better at the 30th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 29.0% of the community (1,572 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 23rd percentile.

Regents Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Regents Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.4% houses and 34.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Regents Park was at 27.8%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings constituted 25.7%, while rented dwellings made up 46.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,976, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Regents Park was $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 comprise 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%, consisting of 22.3% lone person households and 5.6% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 average of 39.9%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common (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 and above, 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 education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Regents Park shows that there are currently 42 active transport stops operating within the area. These include a mix of train stations and bus stops. A total of 17 individual routes service these stops, collectively providing 4602 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 134 meters from their nearest transport stop. As Regents Park is primarily residential, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The dominant mode of transportation remains the car at 76%, while train usage stands at 16%.

On average, there are 1.2 vehicles owned per dwelling in the area. Notably, a high percentage of residents, specifically 29.2%, work from home according to the 2021 Census data; this figure may reflect conditions related to COVID-19. The service frequency averages at 657 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 109 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

Regents Park's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 48% of Regents Park residents have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 5.7% and 5.4% of residents respectively. 78.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Regents Park has a higher proportion of seniors (17.7%, or 957 people) compared to Greater Sydney (15.4%). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings.

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 Australia, 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, comprising 38.8% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 24.6%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', at 26.5% (higher than the regional average of 16.0%), Chinese at 22.1% (higher than the regional average of 8.4%), and English at 9.1%, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%. There are also notable disparities in the representation of other ethnic groups, with Lebanese at 7.0% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Croatian at 1.8% (vs 0.7%), and Vietnamese at 7.2% (vs 1.8%).

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

Regents Park's median age was 35 years as of an unspecified date, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The population aged 65-74 stood at 10.6%, higher than Greater Sydney's figure. Conversely, the 45-54 age group constituted 9.7% of Regents Park's population. Between 2021 and an unspecified later date, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 3.7% to 5.5%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 9.2% to 10.6%. During this period, the 55 to 64 age group declined from 13.0% to 9.9%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 11.6% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Regents Park. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 199 people (67%) from 295 to 495. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 31 people, representing a 6% increase.