Bangor (NSW)

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

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of the suburb of Bangor (NSW) is estimated at around 5,478 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a decrease of 58 people (1.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,536 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,471, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Estimated Resident Population data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,397 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to increase by 355 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.6% in total over the 17 years.

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 experienced around 7 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 39 homes were approved, with none recorded so far in FY-26.

Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice. This financial year saw $79,000 in commercial development approvals, reflecting Bangor's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bangor records significantly lower building activity, 56.0% below the regional average per person, suggesting limited new supply and potentially stronger demand for established dwellings.

This level is also under the national average, implying established nature of the area and possible planning limitations. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bangor is projected to add 472 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

AreaSearch has identified zero infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Key initiatives include Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, Blaxland Riverside Estate, M6 Stage 2, and Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line.

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The exceptional employment performance in Bangor places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Bangor has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 1.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

As of June 2025, 3,137 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 63.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. Notably, education & training employment levels were at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance was under-represented with only 11.8% of Bangor's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 14.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force also grew by 3.6%, with unemployment remaining stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bangor's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Bangor is among the highest in Australia. The median income is $58,834 while the average income stands at $77,515. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bangor would be approximately $66,253 (median) and $87,290 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 93rd percentile ($2,626 weekly). Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 27.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,528 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 43.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Bangor's home ownership stood at 45.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.6% and rented ones at 7.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent figure for Bangor 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 comprise 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 making up 1.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is 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

Educational qualifications in Bangor show that 29.4% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.4% and certificates for 24.8%.

Educational participation is 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. Bangor Public School and Inaburra School serve a total of 1,747 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1098). There is one primary school and one K-12 school in the area. Bangor functions as an education hub with 31.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Bangor has 28 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 30 different routes that together facilitate 1,519 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 171 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 217 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 54 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 match national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen equally across young and old age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population (around 3,152 people), compared to 60.0% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.2 and 7.4% of residents respectively. About 69.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.6% in Greater Sydney. Bangor has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.4%, with around 1,336 people, compared to 18.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, similar to 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 regional average. 82.6% of its population was born in Australia, 94.6% were citizens, and 88.3% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bangor, representing 69.6% of the population, compared to 61.9% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups in Bangor were English (27.9%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (8.8%). Notably, Polish (1.0%) was overrepresented in Bangor compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Similarly, Macedonian (0.7%) and Greek (2.8%) groups had higher representations than their respective regional averages of 0.8% and 2.2%.

Bangor hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Bangor is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up 15.0% of the population, a figure notably higher than both Greater Sydney's and the national average of 9.4%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 year-old group comprises only 6.8%, which is smaller compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of those aged 75-84 years has increased from 4.9% to 6.3%, while the 55-64 age cohort has decreased from 12.8% to 10.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Bangor's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 298 people (176%) from 169 to 468. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 82% of total population growth, reflecting Bangor's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 25-34 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.