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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Toronto - Awaba's population is around 14,583 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 622 people (4.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,961 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,076 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 59 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 334 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Toronto - Awaba's 4.5% growth since the census positions it within 1.4 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 60.2% 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to increase by 1,868 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 9.3% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 46 new dwelling approvals annually, with 231 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 14 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.9 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $326,000. Additionally, $5.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to the Rest of NSW, Toronto - Awaba records markedly lower building activity (63.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This level is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity shows 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% attached dwellings, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 84.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated count of 741 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Looking ahead, Toronto - Awaba is expected to grow by 1,360 residents through to 2041 (from 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation, 114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development, 136-138 Brighton Avenue Apartment Development, and Rathmines Park Transformation, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Toronto - Awaba possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. As of December 2025, 6,177 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3% above Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (55.6% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 23.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.5% versus the regional average of 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.4% while employment declined by 0.8%, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 2.1 percentage points. This compares to Regional NSW, where employment fell by 1.2%, labour force contracted by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Toronto - Awaba. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Toronto - Awaba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Toronto - Awaba SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,803, with an average of $67,457. This is approximately average nationally, and compares to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $56,393 (median) and $73,434 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Toronto - Awaba, between the 23rd and 28th percentiles. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 28.8% of locals (4,199 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 29th percentile and 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 within Toronto - Awaba, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 84.2% houses and 15.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Toronto - Awaba was higher than that of Regional NSW, at 42.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (31.9%) or rented (25.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was in line with the Regional NSW average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Toronto - Awaba's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 69.7% of all households, comprising 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 of 2.4 people matches the Regional NSW average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (20.3%) substantially below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (30.0%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 122 active transport stops operating within Toronto - Awaba, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 93 individual routes, collectively providing 3,248 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 209 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. Some 23.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Toronto - Awaba, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover just leads the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~7,670 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.3 and 10.5% of residents, respectively, while 57.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,954 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Toronto - Awaba was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.3% of the population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Toronto - Awaba is Christianity, which makes up 52.9% of the population. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Toronto - Awaba are English, comprising 33.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 30.1% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Toronto - Awaba (vs 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.6% (vs 4.6%) and Samoan at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).

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

At 47 years, Toronto - Awaba's median age is significantly above the Regional NSW average of 43 as well as substantially exceeding the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 65 - 74 year-olds are particularly prominent (14.5%), while the 15 - 24 group is comparatively smaller (10.5%) than in Regional NSW. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. In the period since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 9.5% to 12.0% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 10.6% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 14.1% to 13.0%. By 2041, Toronto - Awaba is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 23% (361 people), reaching 1,953 from 1,591. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.