Sutherland - Kirrawee
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Sutherland - Kirrawee are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Sutherland-Kirrawee's population is 24,628 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 1,390 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 23,238. The growth is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimate of 24,447 and 344 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,173 persons per square kilometer, placing Sutherland-Kirrawee in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 6.0% growth from 2021 surpassed both its SA3 area (2.5%) and SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.5% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends project an above median growth, with Sutherland-Kirrawee expected to expand by 3,881 persons to 2041, reflecting a 15.0% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Sutherland - Kirrawee among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Sutherland-Kirrawee averaged approximately 148 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025741 homes were approved, with an additional 68 approved in FY2026 by April. On average, 2.8 people moved to the area per new home constructed during these years, indicating strong demand supporting property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $467,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This year has seen $96.3 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sutherland-Kirrawee has 102.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers but with moderating development activity recently. New developments consist of 13.0% standalone homes and 87.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a significant change from the current housing pattern, which is 34.0% houses, likely due to decreasing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 243 people per approval, Sutherland-Kirrawee reflects a transitioning market.

Future projections estimate an additional 3,700 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Sutherland - Kirrawee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include President Private Hospital Redevelopment, Workway Trade Centre, Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, and Grand Vermont. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Sutherland - Kirrawee has been broadly consistent with national averages

Sutherland - Kirrawee has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 2.8% over the past year. As of June 2025, 14,292 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.1% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 66.1%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area had a notably high concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services showed lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 5.8%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sutherland - Kirrawee's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Sutherland - Kirrawee had a median income among taxpayers of $63,291 with the average level standing at $78,456. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $71,272 (median) and $88,349 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, individual earnings stand out at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,056 weekly). Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.2% of the community (8,422 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 63rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Sutherland - Kirrawee features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Sutherland-Kirrawee, as per the latest Census, 34.2% of dwellings were houses, with 65.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sutherland-Kirrawee was 26.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.3% and rented ones at 37.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,383, lower than Sydney's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent figure in Sutherland-Kirrawee was $460, compared to Sydney's $483. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

Sutherland - Kirrawee features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.3% of all households, including 28.3% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.7%, with lone person households at 31.4% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Sutherland - Kirrawee shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

University qualification levels in Sutherland-Kirrawee are 33.7%, slightly below Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (23.0%).

Educational participation is high at 27.1%, with 8.5% in primary, 6.5% in secondary, and 5.1% in tertiary education. Sutherland-Kirrawee has a robust network of 9 schools educating approximately 3,936 students, with above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1063). The educational mix includes 5 primary, 2 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Sutherland-Kirrawee has 110 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stations. There are 58 different routes serving these stops, providing a total of 6,238 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 161 meters. On average, there are 891 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 56 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Sutherland - Kirrawee are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Sutherland-Kirrawee shows below-average health outcomes, with common conditions typical but higher than national averages among older adults.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at 59% of its total population of 14,481 people. Mental health issues and arthritis are most prevalent, affecting 8.6% and 7.9% respectively. 69.1% reported no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.6%. The area has 18.0% residents aged 65 and over (4,440 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Sutherland - Kirrawee 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

Sutherland-Kirrawee has a higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 24.3% of its population born overseas and 18.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Sutherland-Kirrawee, making up 55.7% of people, compared to 61.9% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (26.6%), Australian (25.0%), and Other (9.0%).

Notably, Russian (0.8%) is overrepresented in Sutherland-Kirrawee compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Similarly, Macedonian (0.5%) and Spanish (0.6%) are also overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 0.8% and 0.4%.

Sutherland - Kirrawee's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Sutherland - Kirrawee as of the 2021 Census was 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sutherland - Kirrawee had a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (6.9%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.4%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 6.0% to 6.9%, while the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 16.8% to 16.1%. By 2041, Sutherland - Kirrawee is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is expected to grow by 71%, from 1,691 to 2,886, leading the demographic shift. This growth will be driven primarily by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 66% of projected population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for residents aged 5-14 and 25-34.