Adamstown

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

Adamstown's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 6,840 people. This reflects an increase of 505 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,335. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,811 based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,242 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Adamstown's population growth of 8.0% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the non-metro area's growth rate of 5.1% and the SA4 region's rate, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with overseas migration and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Adamstown, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 applied to Adamstown for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected for Adamstown. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to expand by 526 persons, reflecting an overall gain of 4.4% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Adamstown had approximately 57 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 289 homes were approved, with an additional 5 so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years accommodates about 1.2 new residents per year.

This results in a balanced supply and demand dynamic, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $518,000. In FY-26, there have been approximately $10.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady investment activity in Adamstown relative to the Rest of NSW. Adamstown has 64.0% more construction activity per person compared to the rest of NSW. New development consists of 42.0% detached dwellings and 57.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 68.0% houses). This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs.

With around 139 people per dwelling approval, Adamstown is considered a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Adamstown is projected to add approximately 302 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified six projects that are expected to impact this particular area. Among these key projects are The Merewether Residences, Adamstown Renewal Corridor, Woolworths Broadmeadow - Stage 1 Demolition, and Hunter Indoor Sports Centre. The following list provides details on those projects likely to have the most relevance:.

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AreaSearch analysis places Adamstown well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Adamstown has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.8% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

By June 2025, 3,973 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.9% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was high at 69.2%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment sectors included health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Notably, health care & social assistance had employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.3% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.

The area's predominantly residential nature suggested limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 1.9%, and the labour force grew by 2.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Adamstown's employment mix suggested local employment should grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, although these figures were simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Adamstown's median income among taxpayers was $57,756 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The average income stood at $71,858 in the same period. These figures compare to Rest of NSW's median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income for Adamstown as of September 2025 is approximately $65,039, with the average being around $80,919. Census data shows that incomes in Adamstown cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 30.8% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 2,106 residents falling into this category. This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area, where 29.9% of residents earn within the same range. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income in Adamstown. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 57th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 67.6% houses and 32.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Adamstown was 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 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, 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 comprise 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 account for 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 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

Educational attainment in Adamstown is notably high, with 32.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to the broader NSW benchmark of 21.3%. This figure is also higher than the SA4 region average of 26.1%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees 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.

This includes 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. There are three schools in Adamstown serving distinct age groups, with a combined enrollment of 1,486 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1089). School capacity exceeds typical residential needs in the region, indicating that Adamstown serves as an educational center for the broader area.

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

Adamstown has 56 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 different routes, together facilitating 1,821 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents generally located 129 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 260 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 32 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 closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,784 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.4% and 7.9% of residents respectively. 68.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. As of June 20XX, 13.1% of Adamstown's residents are aged 65 and over (896 people), which is lower than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges requiring more attention than 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, as per the data, showed lower cultural diversity with 87.6% born in Australia, 92.0% being citizens, and 91.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the prevalent religion, making up 47.2%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (29.7%), Australian (28.7%), and Irish (10.0%). Notable divergences included Macedonian at 1.2% (vs regional 0.8%), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.8%), and Serbian at 0.4% (vs 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 shows the strongest projected growth at 24%, adding 305 residents to reach a total of 1,571. However, both the 75 to 84 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.