Adamstown

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of Adamstown is around 7,180, reflecting a 13.3% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,335. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,112 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 206 validated new addresses since the Census date. Adamstown's population density is 2,354 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth exceeded that of Rest of NSW (4.9%) and its SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected by 2041, with Adamstown expected to expand by 471 persons, reflecting a gain of 5.6% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Adamstown among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Adamstown had around 59 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 296 homes were approved, with an additional 127 approved in FY-26 so far. Over these five years, each dwelling constructed resulted in about 1.8 new residents on average.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand scenario, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties was $518,000, indicating a focus on premium segment developments. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $7.9 million. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Adamstown has 67.0% more construction activity per person. New developments consist of 41.0% detached dwellings and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 68.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

Adamstown has around 133 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate Adamstown will add 403 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand effectively, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Six projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, including The Merewether Residences, Adamstown Renewal Corridor, Woolworths Broadmeadow - Stage 1 Demolition, and Broadmeadow Place Strategy.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Adamstown ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Adamstown has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than Regional NSW's 3.9%. Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 1.7%.

As of December 2025, 4,242 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.5% below the regional average. Workforce participation in Adamstown is high at 73.9%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 29.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (1.3 times the regional average), education & training, and public administration & safety.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, Adamstown's employment increased by 1.7% while labour force grew by 3.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment contraction of 1.2%, labour force fall of 0.8%, and unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Adamstown's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Adamstown had a higher income level than average nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Adamstown was $57,756 and the average income stood at $71,858. These figures compared to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,716 (median) and $79,274 (average) as of March 2026. Census data revealed that household, family, and personal incomes in Adamstown clustered around the 63rd percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprised 30.8% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with a total of 2,211 residents falling into this category. This was consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 29.9% in the same category. High housing costs consumed 16.7% of income, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 57th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

In Adamstown, as per the latest Census, 67.6% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 32.5% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Adamstown stood at 27.7%, with mortgaged properties at 31.6% and rented ones at 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Adamstown was $395, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Adamstown's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,100 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 comprise 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 matches the Regional NSW average.

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 benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 32.9% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. 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+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (22.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% 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 are served by 33 routes that facilitate 1,733 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 127 meters to the nearest one. Most residents commute outward from this predominantly residential area, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 90%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.3, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant 29.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 247 trips daily across all routes, translating to about 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Adamstown is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Adamstown faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment conducted in June 2021. The prevalence of common health conditions was notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,972 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW as of June 2021. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.4 and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 68.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW as of June 2021. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (983 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW as of June 2021. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population as of June 2021.

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

Adamstown's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.0% being citizens, and 91.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Adamstown, accounting for 47.2% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Adamstown, comprising 0.2% compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.7%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (10.0%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Macedonian at 1.2% in Adamstown versus 0.4% regionally, Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Serbian at 0.4% versus 0.2%.

Adamstown's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Adamstown is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 years. This figure is also younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up a strong 17.9% of Adamstown's population, compared to Regional NSW. However, the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent in Adamstown at 7.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group has increased from 17.1% to 17.9% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.2% to 11.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Adamstown. The 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 22%, adding 284 people, reaching a total of 1,570 from the current 1,285. Conversely, the 75-84 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.