Adamstown

Adamstown has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Adamstown's population is estimated at around 6,902 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 567 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,335 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,822 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 150 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,263 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Adamstown's growth rate of 9.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area (5.7%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected, with the Adamstown statistical area (Lv2) expected to expand by 525 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.5% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Adamstown when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Adamstown had approximately 57 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 287 homes were approved, with an additional 123 approved in FY-26 so far. This results in about 1.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new properties is $518,000, indicating a focus on premium segments. In FY-26, $7.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Rest of NSW, Adamstown has 63.0% more construction activity per person. New building activity comprises 41.0% detached houses and 59.0% medium and high-density housing. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 68.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. Adamstown has around 142 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth area characteristics.

Population forecasts estimate Adamstown will gain 239 residents by 2041. Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Adamstown has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that may impact this area. Notable projects include The Merewether Residences, Adamstown Renewal Corridor, Woolworths Broadmeadow - Stage 1 Demolition, and Broadmeadow Place Strategy.

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Employment performance in Adamstown exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Adamstown's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of September 2025, lower than the Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of September 2025, 4,004 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below the regional average. Workforce participation in Adamstown was higher at 69.2%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.

Health care & social assistance had notably high representation, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, while labour force increased by 3.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contraction by 0.5% with a slight decrease in labour force and a smaller increase in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for May-25 projected national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Adamstown's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this was a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

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

Adamstown's median income among taxpayers was $57,756 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $71,858 during the same period. These figures are higher than those for Rest of NSW, which were $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Adamstown would be approximately $62,873 and $78,225 respectively, based on an 8.86% increase from the financial year 2023 wages. According to the 2021 Census, income levels in Adamstown clustered around the 63rd percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort in Adamstown was 30.8%, or 2,125 people, earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per month. This is similar to the broader area where 29.9% of residents fell into this income bracket. Housing costs consumed 16.7% of income in Adamstown. Despite high housing costs, disposable income remained at the 57th percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Adamstown displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Adamstown's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 67.6% houses and 32.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Adamstown stood at 27.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented ones at 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. The median weekly rent in Adamstown was $395, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Adamstown's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,100 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $395 compared to the national figure of $375.

Adamstown features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 63.3% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.7%, with lone person households at 29.6% and group households comprising 6.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

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

Adamstown's educational attainment is notably higher than broader standards. Among residents aged 15 and above, 32.9% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of degrees held: bachelor degrees are most common at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (22.9%).

Educational participation is high in Adamstown, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 8.1% in tertiary education, and 7.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

Adamstown has 83 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,733 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 127 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency stands at 247 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Adamstown's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Adamstown's health metrics are close to national benchmarks with common health conditions among its general population somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average among older cohorts.

Approximately 55% (~3,818 people) of Adamstown's total population has private health cover, which is very high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.4 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A total of 68.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. Adamstown has 13.1% (904 people) of its residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Adamstown ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Adamstown had a lower cultural diversity, with 87.6% born in Australia, 92.0% being citizens, and 91.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 47.2%. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Rest of NSW, at 0.2% versus 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (29.7%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (10.0%). Notable divergences included Macedonian at 1.2% (versus 0.8% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (versus 0.8%), and Serbian at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).

Adamstown's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Adamstown's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Adamstown at 18.5%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 17.1% to 18.5% of Adamstown's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Adamstown's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 23%, adding 294 residents to reach a total of 1,571. Meanwhile, both the 75 to 84 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.