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 12,406 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 828 people, a 7.2% rise from the 2021 Census total of 11,578. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,215 in June 2024 and an additional 221 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,829 persons per square kilometer, placing Toongabbie - West within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 region (4.1%) and the state level, indicating strong population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.8% of overall population gains in recent periods.

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 from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth rate, with Toongabbie - West expected to grow by 1,724 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 12.4% over the 17-year period.

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

Toongabbie - West has seen approximately 73 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totaling 369 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built, on average, accommodates 2.3 new residents annually between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value of these dwellings is $208,000.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals reached $240,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Toongabbie - West has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market balance with surrounding areas. New developments consist of 51% detached houses and 49% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of housing options.

With around 466 people per dwelling approval, the area exhibits signs of a developed market. Population forecasts suggest Toongabbie - West will gain 1,533 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond 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 identified 17 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Toongabbie Bridge and Wentworth Avenue Upgrade, Metella Road Pavement Reconstruction, 135 Toongabbie Road Indoor Recreation Facility, Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment. The following list details those 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 professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 3.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.6%.

As of June 2025, 6917 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at par with Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment in the area 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 year to June 2025 showed employment levels increased by 6.6%, labour force increased by 6.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. 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.

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 on Toongabbie - West's median income among taxpayers being $54,047 and average being $64,223. These figures align with national averages, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,862 (median) and $72,322 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Toongabbie - West are at the 62nd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 34.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income 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

Toongabbie - West's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 55.4% houses and 44.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Toongabbie - West was at 23.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.5% and rented ones at 37.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Toongabbie - West's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 constitute 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 21.9%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, aligning with 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 an educational attainment level that exceeds national and state averages. As of 2021, 40.8% of its residents aged 15 years and above have university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) average of 32.2%. This high educational attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational pathways account for 24.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.0% and certificates accounting for 14.8%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2021. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. The educational provision in Toongabbie-West includes Toongabbie Christian College and Metella Road Public School, collectively serving 1,880 students as of the latest data available. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1094. The educational mix in Toongabbie-West 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

Toongabbie - West has 55 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 37 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,009 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average proximity of 164 meters to 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

Health outcomes in Toongabbie - West show excellent results, particularly among younger cohorts with low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is higher here at approximately 52% (~6,438 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 49.8%.

Diabetes and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 6.0% and 5.9% respectively. A total of 77.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 73.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 14.7% residents aged 65 and over (1,823 people).

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 population where 59.7% speak a language other than English at home, with 54.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 42.4%. Hinduism is notably overrepresented at 30.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 14.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (26.6%), Indian (17.4%, higher than the regional average of 10.8%), and Australian (12.7%). Sri Lankan, Maltese, and Lebanese ethnicities show notable overrepresentation: Sri Lankan at 1.7% versus 0.7%, Maltese at 2.4% versus 1.9%, and Lebanese at 2.0% versus 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 35-44 age group constitutes 18.4%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 15-24 cohort makes up 10.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.2% to 5.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.8% to 15.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Toongabbie - West. The 55-64 age group is projected to rise substantially by 576 people (53%), from 1,088 to 1,665. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts.