Bangor (NSW)

Bangor has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of November 2025, Bangor's estimated population is around 5,476. This reflects a decrease of 60 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,536. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,453 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,396 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, the Bangor (NSW) statistical area is expected to grow by approximately 8.7% in total over the 17-year period from 2025 to 2041, with an increase of 356 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

The level of residential development activity in Bangor is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Bangor recorded approximately 7 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 39 homes.

As of FY26, no approvals have been recorded yet. Population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bangor exhibits significantly reduced construction activity (56.0% below the regional average per person), supporting stronger demand and values for established properties.

This is also below the national average, suggesting an established area potentially limited by planning constraints. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Bangor will gain 475 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and likely driving price increases.

Bangor has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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Employment conditions in Bangor rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Bangor has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%. The unemployment rate in Bangor is lower than Greater Sydney's by 2.9 percentage points, standing at 4.2%, while workforce participation is similar at 63.7%. Key industries include education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. Bangor specializes significantly in education & training with an employment share of 150% compared to the regional level, but under-represents health care & social assistance at 11.8%, versus Greater Sydney's 14.1%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.7% while labour force grew by 1.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points in Bangor. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, with a labour force growth of 2.4%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Statewide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bangor's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Bangor has a median taxpayer income of $58,834 and an average of $77,515 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $64,047 (median) and $84,383 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Bangor rank at the 93rd percentile ($2,626 weekly). The predominant income cohort spans 27.9% of locals (1,527 people), earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. A significant 43.5% earn above $3,000 weekly after housing costs. Residents retain 86.7% of income post-housing expenses, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Bangor is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Bangor's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bangor stood at 45.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (46.6%) or rented (7.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Weekly rent median was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $483. Nationally, Bangor's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bangor features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.1% of all households, including 46.0% couples with children, 28.6% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.9%, with lone person households at 13.6% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

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

Bangor's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 29.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (24.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bangor has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 32 different routes that together facilitate 1060 weekly passenger trips. The city's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average being located 171 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 151 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bangor's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Bangor's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, showing typical levels of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 58% (around 3,150 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 61.6%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Bangor, affecting 8.2 and 7.4% of residents respectively. A total of 69.4% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.6%. Bangor has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.3% (1,330 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 18.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Bangor are above average and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Bangor records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bangor's cultural diversity aligns with the wider region's average, with 82.6% of its population born in Australia, 94.6% being citizens, and 88.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bangor, accounting for 69.6%, compared to 61.9% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (27.9%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (8.8%).

Notably, Polish (1.0%) and Macedonian (0.7%) groups are overrepresented in Bangor compared to regional averages of 0.6% and 0.8%, respectively. Greek representation is also higher at 2.8% versus the region's 2.2%.

Bangor hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Bangor is 43 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up a particularly prominent group at 15.0%, while the 25-34 year-olds are comparatively smaller at 6.8%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 years has grown from 4.9% to 6.2%, while the 55 to 64 year-old cohort has declined from 12.8% to 10.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Bangor's age structure. The population aged 85 years and above is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 297 people (175%) from 169 to 467. Notably, the combined population of those aged 65 years and above will account for 81% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the populations aged 5-14 years and 25-34 years are expected to experience declines.