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The median house price in Young is $502k, with units at $427k. House values have moved 6.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Young has an estimated 11,026 residents. Density is about 22 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Young has a population estimated at 11,026 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 11,004 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 22 individuals, or 0.2%. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,918, supplemented by 35 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The density of the area stands at 21 persons per square kilometer, which indicates residents have plenty of space. The post-census expansion rate of 0.2% is within 2.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's 2.5% increase, showing that the area maintains competitive growth dynamics.
The population rise was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 63.8% of the total demographic gains in the recent period. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline, are adopted by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In cases where this dataset does not cover a specific SA2, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. The age cohort growth rates from these datasets are projected forward for all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on recent annual ERP statistics, the area is set to experience population growth that is just under the median recorded for regional non-metropolitan zones across the nation, with an estimated addition of 502 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 3.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
160 new dwellings have been approved in Young over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 38, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 32 building approvals for residential properties are registered in Young each year, amounting to 160 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 35 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. Because the local population has shrunk over the preceding timeframe, this pace of building has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for home buyers. Newly built properties carry an average construction value of $429,000, which sits slightly above regional benchmarks and points to a focus on higher quality builds. Commercial projects approved this financial year total $39.9 million, indicating strong capital investment by local firms.
Young displays roughly three-quarters of the per capita rate of new housing approvals observed in the Rest of NSW, placing it in the 55th percentile of all examined locations nationwide, even though building pace has quickened lately. This volume is also lower than the national standard, which reflects a mature property market and hints at possible obstacles to development. Detached houses make up 83.0% of recent builds, while attached structures account for the remaining 17.0%, sustaining the low density character of the area through a preference for standalone homes that draw buyers looking for space. With approximately 285 people for every dwelling approval, the local market remains characterized by low density. Demographic projections indicate that Young will add 394 people by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, which creates favorable purchasing conditions and could support population expansion beyond the forecasted numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Young
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Young, worth an estimated $75 million. A further 85 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.4 billion. 27 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major construction, and zoning updates have a major impact on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 current projects that are anticipated to affect the community. Key developments include the Young Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades, the Apollo Fabrication Group Expansion, the Hill Street Subdivision Young, and the Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication, with the most significant projects listed below.
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Young Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades
Comprehensive stormwater infrastructure improvements throughout Young township including drainage upgrades, flood mitigation measures, and water quality treatment systems. Project aims to reduce flood risk and improve environmental outcomes for waterways.
Apollo Fabrication Group Expansion
Family-owned steel fabrication business expanding operations with a staged long-term growth strategy. The first stage includes construction of a fully enclosed 4,000m2 loading and storage facility to boost production capacity, streamline logistics, and reduce environmental impacts such as noise and dust. Aims to nearly double workforce from 70 to over 130 employees over the next decade.
Young Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Replacement of the existing sewage treatment plant with a modern 12,000 EP facility to enhance treatment processes and enable reuse of treated water for irrigation of public parks and fields, reducing reliance on potable water.
Hill Street Subdivision Young
New land development by Mellross Communities off Hills Street, Young. Titled and ready for construction with fully serviced lots including Colorbond fencing and building pads. Located in prime position surrounded by upmarket lifestyle properties with natural fall and tranquil backdrop.
Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication
Duplication of existing bridge along Henry Lawson Way in Young to improve connectivity for surrounding towns, increase load limits and safety, and extend bridge lifespan. Project includes traffic management and approach road improvements during construction phase.
Young High School and New Joint Use Library and Community Facility Upgrade
The project delivered a new 2.5-storey joint use library and community facility integrated with Young High School and Carrington Park. Key features include new learning spaces, reading and study areas, technology facilities, children's activity area, youth wellbeing hub, arts floor with gallery, coffee bar, Wiradjuri learning centre, staff hub, canteen, student toilets, and landscaping.
Thornhill Street Pavement Upgrades
The project involves reconstructing the pavement on Thornhill Street due to failures, deformation, and end of useful life. Works include in situ chemical stabilisation, trimming, sealing, asphalting, and stormwater upgrades. Stage 2 is underway south of Spring Street, with temporary road closures for safety.
MACTON Industrial Subdivision
Prestige industrial land subdivision creating 10 fully serviced lots for industrial, warehousing, and logistics uses, with concrete paved cul-de-sac, security fencing, and B-Double route approval. The subdivision is physically complete and council compliant, with some lots sold and remaining lots available for purchase.
4,852 residents of Young are employed, from a labour force of 5,058. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 57.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market is evenly split between white-collar and blue-collar roles across a range of industries, with unemployment standing at 4.1%. There were 4,852 employed residents in March 2026, while the jobless rate matched the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW. Participation in the labor force is slightly depressed at 57.8% relative to the 60.6% seen in Regional NSW. Census records show that only a small portion of the workforce, 8.5%, operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The region exhibits a heavy concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing people at a rate 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller share of the local workforce at 14.5% compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. Although there are employment opportunities locally, comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests a significant portion of workers commute outside the area. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month timeframe, the local workforce contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 0.9%, which caused the unemployment rate to drop by 1.2 percentage points. Meanwhile, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and the labor force shrink by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader view of potential future labor demand in Young. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but rates vary widely by sector. Applying these specific industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests employment in Young could expand by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Young is $1,170 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $661 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,207 a year against an average of $57,520. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer statistics at the postcode level from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that the Young SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $48,207 and an average income of $57,520. These figures are lower than the national averages and compare to regional averages of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Accounting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $53,182 for the median and $63,456 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in Young all sit between the 11th and 21st percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, 27.1% of the population (representing 2,988 residents) earn in the $800 - 1,499 range, which contrasts with regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest group at 29.9%. Once housing costs are paid, residents retain 85.9% of their income, placing the area in the 14th percentile nationally for this metric.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Young had 4,209 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 3% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the mix of housing in Young consisted of 87.9% standalone houses and 12.0% other dwelling types such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative residences. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other options. The level of home ownership in Young was 39.9%, matching the rate in Regional NSW, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.0%) or rented (30.1%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,300 per month, which is much lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $250, compared to $330 for the region.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Young are far below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also significantly lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Young counted 4,209 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 66.5%, which includes 25.1% couples with offspring, 27.6% couples without offspring, and 12.6% single parents. The remaining 33.5% are non-family households, with single-person homes making up 31.0% and group housing accounting for 2.4% of the total. The median size of households is 2.4 residents, which is identical to the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Young hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,082 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic achievement in the region is relatively low, with the university qualification rate of 14.1% sitting well below the state average of 32.2% in NSW. This situation presents a clear target for educational programs. Among residents with degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate studies at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 29.5%. Enrolment in education is quite strong, with 28.9% of the local population currently engaged in study.
This group is composed of 11.7% in primary school, 9.0% in high school, and 1.6% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Young reaches 358 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit records show 358 stops in Young, providing a combination of bus and rail services. These stops are served by 30 separate routes that run a combined 349 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with typical resident dwellings positioned 178 meters from the closest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the main choice of transit at 93%, while 5% of residents walk to work. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.4. A relatively small share of 8.5% of workers work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
Transit services run at an average of 49 trips per day across all active routes, which represents approximately 0 weekly passenger trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.5% of residents in Young report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate that Young faces considerable difficulties, based on mortality statistics and the rate of chronic illness analyzed by AreaSearch. Health issues are common in both youth and older demographics, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at around 48% of the population, which equals approximately 5,248 people. This is lower than the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health issues reported locally, affecting 11.0% and 9.4% of citizens respectively. Meanwhile, 62.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
The cohort of working age experiences considerable health concerns, with elevated rates of long-term illness. Citizens aged 65 and older make up 23.1% of the local population, representing 2,550 residents. Health profiles for these older citizens show some difficulties, with national standings generally matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Young is largely Australian-born, at 91.2% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%) and English (30.4%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Young is below national averages, with citizenship at 90.1%, Australian-born residents making up 91.2% of the population, and 92.5% of households speaking only English. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 65.4% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The three largest ancestral groups represented in Young are Australian at 34.2%, English at 30.4%, and Irish at 9.9%. Some specific ethnic heritages show notable differences compared to broader regional trends, with Lebanese background overrepresented at 1.9% of the population compared to 0.2% regionally, Aboriginal heritage representing 3.9% of residents compared to 4.6% regionally, and Serbian ancestry at 0.3% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Young is 42. 22.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Young's population is 42 years, which is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years but much older than the Australian median of 38 years. Looking at the age distribution, children aged 5 to 14 represent a large segment at 13.3%, while young adults in the 25 to 34 bracket are relatively scarce at 10.3% compared to Regional NSW. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.2% to 12.2% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 12.6% to 11.6%.
Projections for the year 2041 suggest major demographic shifts. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow the fastest at 22%, adding 207 people to reach a total of 1,131. Residents aged 65 and over will account for 51% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the community. In contrast, populations in the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Young
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,004 at the 2021 Census → 11,026 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (101061543). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.