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 August 2025, is approximately 5,349 people. This figure represents an increase of 211 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,138 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,301 in June 2024 and the addition of 29 validated new addresses subsequent to the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,635 persons per square kilometer, placing Regents Park in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate since the census, at 4.1%, is within 2.3 percentage points of the state average of 6.4%. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, Regents Park is expected to grow by an above median rate, adding 1,194 persons by 2041 based on current trends, reflecting a total increase of 21.4% 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. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis. There have been a total of 128 approvals across the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with four approvals so far in FY-26. Despite population decline over this period, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

The average value of new homes being built is $547,000. In FY-26, there have been $10.5 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Regents Park records roughly half the building activity per person and places among the 53rd percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 39% detached dwellings and 61% attached dwellings, a significant shift from current housing patterns which are 65% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Regents Park shows characteristics of a low density area with around 307 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Regents Park will gain 1,146 residents through to 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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Regents Park Mixed-Use Development, Sydney Metro West, and Regents Park Affordable Rental Housing. Below is a list detailing 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, an unemployment rate of 7.2%, and estimated employment growth of 1.5% in the past year as of June 2025. There are 2,445 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 3.0% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is lower 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 at 1.9 times the regional average. Professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.1% of Regents Park's workforce, compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Many residents commute outside the area for work based on Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force by 3.2%, raising unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and a rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. State-wide, NSW experienced employment contraction of 0.41% between Sep-24 and Sep-25, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Regents Park's growth could be approximately 6.2%% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

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 was $43,200, with an average of $54,882. This is lower than the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on a 10.6% increase since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $47,779 (median) and $60,699 (average). 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 (1,551 individuals). 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

The dwelling structure in Regents Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.4% houses and 34.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Regents Park was 27.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (25.7%) or rented (46.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,976, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $375, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Regents Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,976 against 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 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 making up 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. Six schools operate within Regents Park, educating approximately 1,391 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 972) with balanced educational opportunities. It 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.

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

Analysis of public transport in Regents Park shows 36 active transport stops operating within the area. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 20 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 4,401 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located 133 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 628 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 (~2,524 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 5.7% and 5.4% of residents respectively. 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 (911 people), which is higher than the 11.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line 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 main religion in Regents Park, practiced by 38.8%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 10.6% of Regents Park's population.

The top three ancestral groups are Other (26.5%), Chinese (22.1%), and English (9.1%). Vietnamese (7.2%) and Lebanese (7.0%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.6% and 4.1%, respectively, while Croatian is also slightly overrepresented at 1.8%.

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

Regents Park's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up 10.4%, higher than Greater Sydney, while the 45-54 cohort stands at 9.9%. From 2021 to present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.7% to 5.1%, and the 65-74 group 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%. By 2041, population forecasts show significant changes in Regents Park demographics. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 221 people (81%), from 273 to 495. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort grows modestly by 7% (36 people).