Sans Souci - Ramsgate

An assessment of population growth drivers in Sans Souci - Ramsgate reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Sans Souci - Ramsgate's population is around 16,965 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 306 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,659. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 16,917 in June 2024 and an additional 122 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,680 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2 level projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections anticipate lower quartile growth nationally, with the area expected to grow by 539 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 2.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Sans Souci - Ramsgate recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Sans Souci - Ramsgate has seen approximately 68 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 343 homes were approved, with an additional 42 approved so far in FY26. Despite a declining population in recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which could benefit buyers.

The average construction cost of new properties is $488,000, indicating a focus on the premium market by developers. This financial year, $25.1 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Sans Souci - Ramsgate has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 65th percentile nationally in terms of assessed areas. Recent construction comprises 43% detached dwellings and 57% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

The area has approximately 240 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Sans Souci - Ramsgate is expected to grow by 490 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Sans Souci - Ramsgate has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include M6 Motorway Stage 1, Riviera, Ramsgate Beach, Allure Collection, and St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market in Sans Souci - Ramsgate shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Sans Souci - Ramsgate has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.

Over the past year, employment grew by 3.6%. As of September 2025, 9,973 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 56.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing has a high employment share at 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 10.2%, below the regional average of 11.5%. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 3.6% while labour force grew by 4.1%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. Statewide in NSW, employment contracted by 0.03% between November 2024 and 2025, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Job forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sans Souci - Ramsgate's employment mix indicates local growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Sans Souci - Ramsgate SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,424 and an average of $78,110. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,539 (median) and $87,960 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Sans Souci - Ramsgate cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 29.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 5,038 residents falling into this category, aligning with surrounding regions where this cohort also represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Sans Souci - Ramsgate displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Sans Souci - Ramsgate, as per the latest Census, consisted of 42.7% houses and 57.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 39.8% houses and 60.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sans Souci - Ramsgate stood at 39.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.0% and rented ones at 30.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. Median weekly rent in the area was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Sans Souci - Ramsgate's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Sans Souci - Ramsgate features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.3% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.7%, with lone person households at 30.7% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Sans Souci - Ramsgate exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Sans Souci - Ramsgate's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.7% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 20.8%. Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.9% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 98 active transport stops operating within Sans Souci - Ramsgate, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 17 individual routes, collectively providing 2,593 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 121 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 370 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Sans Souci - Ramsgate's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Sans Souci - Ramsgate residents show low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 59% (9,975 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 53.1%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.2%) and mental health issues (5.7%). A total of 71.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.5% in Greater Sydney. The area has 23.9% residents aged 65 and over (4,056 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Sans Souci - Ramsgate was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Sans Souci-Ramsgate has a high level of cultural diversity, with 32.8% of its population born overseas and 39.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Sans Souci-Ramsgate, making up 71.9% of people, compared to 51.8% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (15.8%), Greek (15.3%), and Other (15.3%).

Notably, Greek ancestry is higher than the regional average of 8.8%, while Other ancestry is lower than the regional average of 21.4%. There are also notable divergences in the representation of Macedonian (2.5% vs regional 3.8%), Serbian (1.1% vs 0.9%), and Spanish (1.0% vs 0.9%) ethnic groups.

Sans Souci - Ramsgate hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Sans Souci - Ramsgate is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sans Souci - Ramsgate has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (9.0%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group 75 to 84 has increased from 8.0% to 9.0% of the population, while the age group 45 to 54 has decreased from 14.6% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Sans Souci - Ramsgate's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 106%, reaching 1,349 people from 654. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are projected to decrease in number.