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 was 5,138 as of April 2021. By November 2025, it had increased to around 5,346, a rise of 208 people (4.0%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,301 in June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2,633 persons per square kilometer as of November 2025, placing Regents Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. Its growth rate since the census (4.0%) is within 2.7 percentage points of the state's growth rate (6.7%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. 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 increase of 21.5% in total over the 17-year period.

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 population has fallen during this period, but development activity has been adequate relative to the decrease in population, which is positive for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $360,000.

In FY-26, $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 52nd percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 39.0% detached dwellings and 61.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 65.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 307 people per dwelling approval, Regents Park shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Regents Park will gain 1,149 residents by 2041, suggesting current development is well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Population forecasts indicate Regents Park will gain 1,149 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 20% nationally

Eight projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Berala Village Redevelopment, Berala TOD Precinct, and Regents Park Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those likely to be 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, an unemployment rate of 7.0%, and estimated employment growth of 2.5% in the past year as of September 2025. There are 2,456 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is at 47.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade, with notable concentration in manufacturing (1.9 times the regional average). Professional & technical employment is under-represented at 6.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, and labour force increased by 3.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Regents Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2022 shows Regents Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $43,200, with an average of $54,882. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, 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 SA2 would be approximately $48,648 (median) and $61,803 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates 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 (1,550 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 23rd percentile.

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

In Regents Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 65.4% of dwellings were houses while 34.6% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Regents Park stood at 27.8%, with mortgaged properties at 25.7% and rented ones at 46.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,976, lower than Sydney's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in the area was $375 compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Regents Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents comparable at $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 28.3%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households at 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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 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 notably 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 transport in Regents Park indicates that there are currently 36 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. They are served by 20 individual routes in total, which collectively facilitate 4,401 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located approximately 133 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 628 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 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

Regents Park shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 47% (~2,523 people), lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.7% and 5.4% of residents respectively. A total of 78.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 83.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.0% (910 people), compared to the 11.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, 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 a culturally diverse population, with 56.9% born overseas and 73.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Regents Park at 38.8%. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 24.6% of Regents Park's population versus 23.4%.

Top ancestry groups include Other (26.5%), Chinese (22.1%), and English (9.1%). Notably, Lebanese (7.0%) and Vietnamese (7.2%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.1% and 2.6%, respectively. Croatian is also overrepresented at 1.8% versus the region's 0.7%.

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

Regents Park's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up 10.4% of Regents Park's population compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 45-54 cohort is less prevalent at 9.9%. Since 2021, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.7% to 5.1%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 9.2% to 10.4%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.0% to 10.2%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 11.6% to 9.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Regents Park. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise significantly, expanding by 221 people (81%) from 273 to 495. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort grows by a modest 7% (36 people).