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Population
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 16,967 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 308 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,659 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,919 from the ABS as of 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. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 76.0% 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. Population projections anticipate lower quartile growth of national areas, with the area expected to grow by 539 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 2.9% in total over the 17 years.
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Development
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 24 approved so far in FY26. Despite a declining population in recent years, development activity has been relatively adequate, which is beneficial for buyers as developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments, constructing new properties at an average expected construction cost value of $739,000.
This financial year, $25.1 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating 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 66th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 43% detached dwellings and 57% townhouses or apartments, showing a trend towards denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The location has approximately 240 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.
By 2041, Sans Souci - Ramsgate is projected to grow by 488 residents. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Sans Souci - Ramsgate has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are M6 Motorway Stage 1, Allure Collection, Riviera, Ramsgate Beach, and Sydney Metro West. Details about these projects follow.
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Sydney Metro West
Sydney Metro West is a new underground metro rail line connecting Greater Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The 24-kilometre line includes new metro stations and will transform public transport access across Sydney, providing faster, more reliable connections.
M6 Motorway Stage 1
The M6 Extension Stage One connects the New M5 at Arncliffe with President Avenue, Kogarah. Features 4km twin tunnels, ramps, future expansion stubs, road upgrades, shared pathways, and essential motorway support infrastructure. Will bypass 23 traffic lights, reduce truck traffic by 2,000+ vehicles daily, and provide major travel time savings. Includes new pedestrian bridge and cycle paths. $3.2 billion project to improve traffic flow in southern Sydney.
St George Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3
The $411 million St George Hospital Stage 3 redevelopment delivers a new Integrated Ambulatory Care Precinct featuring the 9-storey Kensington Street Building with two levels of basement car parking. The facility consolidates outpatient services, pathology collection, day rehabilitation unit, sub-acute and rehabilitation inpatient beds, aged care unit, acquired brain injury unit (Cognitive Transition Unit), palliative care, surgical services with refurbished operating theatres, enhanced diagnostic imaging, clinical skills centre, day infusion centre, outpatient pharmacy, emergency department expansion, modernized clinical facilities, and improved patient access. Services currently delivered from multiple locations around the hospital campus will be co-located to improve accessibility for patients and carers, particularly those with mobility issues or chronic health conditions. Due to be completed in late 2026. As of July 2025, construction has reached its highest point.
Riviera, Ramsgate Beach
Six-storey mixed-use redevelopment by Bronxx with approximately 2,926 sq m ground-floor supermarket and retail, food and drink premises at Level 1, and 44 two and three-bedroom dwellings above. DA-2023/370 was approved by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel on 3 Feb 2025 with a reported CIV of about $45.19m. Sales suite is operating on-site and apartments are now selling.
Sans Souci Park Master Plan
Adopted Plan of Management and Master Plan guiding future management and development of the 3.27 hectare Sans Souci Park on the Georges River foreshore. Key features include regeneration of the historic Bathers Pavilion site, development of a local pavilion and kiosk, rehabilitation of the former ocean pool, upgraded beach and foreshore access, improved fishing and boat pontoon facilities, and preservation of heritage elements including the waterfront sandstone wall and the iconic 130-160 year old Moreton Bay fig tree. The plan provides equitable access, enhanced connectivity, and improved recreational amenities for the community.
SAFIRE
Five storey mixed use project delivering 20 apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedroom) over ground floor retail/commercial tenancies with basement parking and public parking off Clelland Lane. Marketing indicates the building is now completed and apartments are selling.
Serenity Gardens Rockdale
Mixed-use residential development comprising 61 residential units including affordable housing, commercial spaces, and basement parking, valued at $51.26 million, contributing to residential growth in the Rockdale area.
Allure Collection
An exclusive collection of seven architecturally designed luxury townhouses in the tightly held coastal enclave of Dolls Point. Designed by KODE in collaboration with SICI Design, each three-level residence features three to four oversized bedrooms, multiple living zones, and meticulously landscaped alfresco courtyards ranging from 40-79 square meters. Internally, the homes range from 125-155 square meters, showcasing sophisticated detailing with natural stones, brushed nickel accents, warm timber elements, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Built with solid concrete slabs and Jinda White double brick construction, each residence features Fibaro 3 Smart Home automation, premium Miele appliances, TAJ Mahal Artedomus stone benchtops, private Italian-made lifts, and dual basement garaging. Located just 400 meters from Dolls Point Beach, these residences offer a rare blend of luxury and serene beachside living.
Employment
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. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 2.5%.
Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. As of June 2025, 10,005 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 56.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services.
The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (1.6 times the regional level), but limited presence in professional & technical jobs (10.2% compared to 11.5% regionally). Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, while labour force grew by 2.7%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Sydney, employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with a state 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. Applying these projections to Sans Souci - Ramsgate's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.
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Income
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 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,424 and an average of $78,110. This is high nationally, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest the median would be approximately $62,405 and the average $86,390 as of March 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Sans Souci - Ramsgate are around the 58th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 29.7% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (5,039 residents), similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 51st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Sans Souci - Ramsgate displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The 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). In comparison, Sydney metro had 39.8% houses and 60.3% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Sans Souci - Ramsgate was higher than Sydney metro's at 39.9%. Of the remaining dwellings, 30.0% were mortgaged and 30.1% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,383. The median weekly rent figure for Sans Souci - Ramsgate was recorded at $500, while Sydney metro had a figure of $480. Nationally, Sans Souci - Ramsgate's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Sans Souci - Ramsgate features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households compose 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 constitute 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.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Sans Souci - Ramsgate exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Educational qualifications in Sans Souci - Ramsgate compare with regional benchmarks. 29.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to 38.7% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (20.8%).
Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (8.9%), secondary education (7.0%), and tertiary education (5.0%). Sans Souci - Ramsgate's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,259 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA value of 1060. All five schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents (7.4) are below the regional average (11.4), indicating some students may attend schools outside the area. Note: if school enrolments are not available, please refer to the parent campus.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis shows 98 active public transport stops operating in Sans Souci - Ramsgate area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 17 individual routes. They facilitate 2,593 weekly passenger trips collectively.
Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 121 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 370 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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 younger and older age groups. The area has a high private health cover rate at approximately 59% (9,976 people), compared to 53.1% in Greater Sydney.
Arthritis and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.2 and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 71.7% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 77.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.9% (4,056 people), compared to 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.
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Cultural Diversity
Sans Souci - Ramsgate is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch 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%, significantly higher than the regional average of 8.8%), and Other (15.3%, notably lower than the regional average of 21.4%).
Notably, Macedonian (2.5% vs 3.8%), Serbian (1.1% vs 0.9%), and Spanish (1.0% vs 0.9%) groups are overrepresented in Sans Souci-Ramsgate compared to regional averages.
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Age
Sans Souci - Ramsgate hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
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 national 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 percentage of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 8.0% to 9.0%, while the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 14.6% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Sans Souci - Ramsgate's age structure. The number of residents aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 106%, reaching 1,349 from 654. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for all population growth in the area, reflecting its aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are projected to decrease in number.