Toronto - Awaba

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

Toronto Awaba's population is approximately 14,582 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 621 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,961. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 14,076 in June 2024 and an additional 58 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 334 persons per square kilometer. Toronto Awaba's growth rate of 4.4% since the Census is within 1.3 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.7%). Interstate migration contributed approximately 60.2% to overall population gains recently.

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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Toronto Awaba is expected to increase by 1,868 persons, reflecting a total increase of 9.3% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Toronto - Awaba according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Toronto Awaba has averaged approximately 46 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25231 homes were approved, with an additional 13 approved so far in FY26. The average number of people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built over these five years was 0.9, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

This offers ample buyer choice and creates capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new properties during this period was $326,000. In FY26, $5.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Toronto Awaba records markedly lower building activity, 63.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, the level is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

The new building activity shows 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% attached dwellings, indicating an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. The estimated count of people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment, with approximately 741 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Toronto Awaba is expected to grow by 1,361 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Toronto - Awaba has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation, 114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development, 136-138 Brighton Avenue Apartment Development, and Rathmines Park Transformation. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Toronto - Awaba lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Toronto's Awaba region boasts a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate stood at 5.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year. As of that date, 6,282 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Awaba lagged at 56.1%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses, 23.8% of residents worked from home, with potential impacts from Covid-19 lockdowns considered. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had lower representation at 0.5%, compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force increased by 3.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Toronto - Awaba. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Awaba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Toronto - Awaba SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,803. The average income in this area is $67,457. Nationally, the median income is approximately $52,096 with an average of $66,321. In comparison, Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Toronto - Awaba would be approximately $56,393 (median) and $73,434 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Toronto - Awaba rank modestly, between the 23rd and 28th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 28.8% of locals (4,199 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Toronto - Awaba, with only 84.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 29th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Toronto - Awaba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Toronto - Awaba, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.2% houses and 15.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Toronto - Awaba stood at 42.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (31.9%) or rented (25.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average. The median weekly rent figure was $340, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Toronto - Awaba's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Toronto - Awaba has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.7% of all households, including 24.0% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.3%, with lone person households at 28.4% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NSW.

Educational outcomes in Toronto - Awaba fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 20.3%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (30.0%). A total of 24.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 8.8% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.9% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Toronto has 122 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 93 individual routes, providing a total of 3,248 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 209 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 93%, with an average vehicle ownership of 1.4 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 23.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 464 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop. The map provided shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Toronto - Awaba is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Toronto-Awaba faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence data.

Both younger and older age groups have notable health condition prevalence. Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 53% (~7,670 people). The most common conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and mental health issues (10.5%), while 57.9% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.2% (3,964 people), higher than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings.

Toronto - Awaba is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Toronto was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.3% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Toronto was Christianity, comprising 52.9% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (33.0%), Australian (30.1%), and Scottish (8.8%).

Notably, Welsh was overrepresented at 0.9%, while Australian Aboriginal and Samoan populations were similar to regional levels at 4.6% and 0.2% respectively.

Toronto - Awaba hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Toronto's median age is 47 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up a particularly prominent group (14.6%), while those aged 5-14 years are comparatively smaller (11.1%) than in Rest of NSW, with this concentration being well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 9.5% to 11.4%, while the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 12.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, Toronto is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 26% (433 people), reaching 2,094 from 1,660. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.