Toongabbie - West
Statistical Area - sa2

Toongabbie - West lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Toongabbie - West's population is approximately 12,389 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 811 people, a 7.0% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 11,578. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,215 in June 2024 and an additional 215 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,823 persons per square kilometer, placing Toongabbie - West in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The area's 7.0% growth rate since the 2021 Census exceeds both the SA3 area (3.9%) and the state average, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project above median growth for national statistical areas, with Toongabbie - West expected to grow by 1,724 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, marking a total increase of 12.5% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Toongabbie - West when compared nationally

Toongabbie-West has received approximately 135 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY20-FY25, there were 675 approvals in total, with an additional 11 approved in FY26 to date. On average, around 2.3 people have moved into the area annually for each new home constructed over the past five financial years.

This suggests strong demand supporting property values, with new homes averaging an expected construction cost of $510,000. In FY26 so far, there have been $240,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus compared to Greater Sydney. Toongabbie-West has experienced slightly more development than the regional average over the past five years, balancing buyer choice with property value support.

Development activity has moderated recently. New developments consist of 51% detached houses and 49% medium-high density housing, including townhouses and apartments for various price points. The area has approximately 466 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. Population forecasts project an increase of 1,550 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current projections.

Toongabbie - West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones include Toongabbie Bridge and Wentworth Avenue Upgrade, Metella Road Pavement Reconstruction, 135 Toongabbie Road Indoor Recreation Facility, and Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Toongabbie - West ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Toongabbie-West has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.7% as of the latest report.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.6%. As of June 2025, 6,917 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Toongabbie-West was on par with Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

The area had a particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training showed lower representation at 7.2% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the 12-month period ending in June 2025 showed employment increasing by 6.6%, labour force increasing by 6.5%, and unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lagged behind the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Toongabbie-West's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. In Toongabbie - West, median income among taxpayers was $54,047 and average income was $64,223. These figures align with national averages. Compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856, Toongabbie - West's incomes were lower. As of March 2025, estimated median and average incomes are approximately $59,776 and $71,031 respectively, based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Toongabbie - West fall around the 62nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.9% of individuals (4,323 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels at 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 68th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Toongabbie - West displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Toongabbie - West, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 55.4% houses and 44.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Toongabbie - West was at 23.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (39.5%) or rented (37.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $420, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Toongabbie - West's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 compared to Australia's average of $1,863. Rents in the area were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Toongabbie - West features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 78.1% of all households, including 43.9% couples with children, 21.2% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, matching the Greater Sydney average.

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

Toongabbie West has a higher proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications than both Australia and New South Wales (NSW). Specifically, 40.8% of Toongabbie West residents hold such qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This educational advantage is largely driven by Bachelor degrees, which account for 24.4% of qualifications in the area, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational pathways are also popular, with 24.8% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (14.8%).

Educational participation is high in Toongabbie West, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.7%), secondary (7.3%), and tertiary (6.1%) levels. The area's educational provision includes Toongabbie Christian College and Metella Road Public School, which collectively serve 1,880 students. Toongabbie West demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1094. The educational mix in the area includes one primary school and one K-12 school.

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

Transport analysis indicates 55 active public transport stops in Toongabbie - West, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 37 unique routes, facilitating a total of 4,009 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents on average located 164 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 572 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 72 weekly trips per individual stop.

Toongabbie - West's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Toongabbie - West shows excellent health outcomes with young cohorts having low prevalence rates for common health conditions. Its private health cover rate is approximately 52%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 49.8%.

Diabetes and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in the area, affecting 6.0% and 5.9% of residents respectively. Around 77.0% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 73.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of elderly residents aged 65 and over at 14.7%, with a total population of approximately 1,821 people in this age group.

Toongabbie - West is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Toongabbie-West has a high cultural diversity, with 59.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 54.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 42.4%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 30.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 14.7%.

The top ancestry groups are Other (26.6%), Indian (17.4%, substantially higher than the regional average of 10.8%), and Australian (12.7%). Notable divergences include Sri Lankan (1.7% vs 0.7%), Maltese (2.4% vs 1.9%), and Lebanese (2.0% vs 1.8%).

Toongabbie - West's population is younger than the national pattern

Toongabbie - West has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 has strong representation at 18.4%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 15-24 cohort is less prevalent at 10.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 5.5% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 16.8% to 15.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Toongabbie - West. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to rise significantly, increasing by 578 people (53%) from 1,086 to 1,665. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.