Bexley

Bexley is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bexley's population is estimated at around 20,092 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 446 people (2.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,646 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 20,044, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Estimated Residential Population data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,587 persons per square kilometer, placing Bexley in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each 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, lower quartile growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is anticipated, with the suburb expected to expand by 958 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.3% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bexley according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Bexley averaged around 74 new dwelling approvals each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 373 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY-26. The population has declined in recent years, suggesting new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $554,000. This financial year, $253,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley records about 66% of the building activity per person and places among the 41st percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. New building activity shows 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Bexley indicates a mature market with around 393 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bexley is expected to grow by 864 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 46 projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones include Fox Lane Rockdale, 7-11 Kingsland Road Mixed-Use Development, Bexley, 588-592 Princes Highway Mixed-Use Development, and Rockdale Bicentennial Park Reinstatement. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Bexley has been broadly consistent with national averages

Bexley has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.4% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 2.3% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of June 2025, 11,336 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 54.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Transport, postal & warehousing had notably high concentration with levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Professional & technical services were under-represented at 9.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force by 2.7%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point unemployment rise. In contrast, Greater Sydney's employment grew by 2.6% with a 0.3 percentage point unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bexley's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Bexley's median income among taxpayers was $51,878 during financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This figure is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 for the same period. Bexley's average income stood at $66,743 in financial year 2022, compared to Greater Sydney's average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bexley would be approximately $58,420 (median) and $75,159 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household income in Bexley ranks at the 57th percentile ($1,870 weekly), while personal income sits at the 35th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 31.6% of Bexley's population (6,349 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income in Bexley, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 56th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Bexley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Bexley, as per the latest Census evaluation, 53.1% of dwellings were houses while 46.8% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 39.8% houses and 60.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bexley stood at 36.5%, with mortgaged properties at 36.7% and rented ones at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,351, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent in Bexley was $470 compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Bexley's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,351 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $470 against the national figure of $375.

Bexley has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.8% of all households, including 41.0% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Bexley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Bexley trail regional benchmarks, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.7% in SA3 area. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (16.5%). Educational participation is notably high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.7% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education. A total of 9 schools operate within Bexley, educating approximately 4,947 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1078. Education provision is balanced with 6 primary and 3 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. As of 2021, Bexley functions as an education hub with 24.6 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 11.4 – attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

The analysis of public transport in Bexley shows that there are currently 132 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops primarily serve buses, with a total of 30 individual routes providing service. The combined weekly passenger trips across all routes amount to 3,164.

Residents have excellent access to these services, with an average distance of 120 meters from their nearest transport stop. The overall service frequency is high, averaging 452 trips per day across all routes. This results in approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bexley is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Bexley shows better-than-average health outcomes, with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, certain older and at-risk cohorts have a higher prevalence. Private health cover is held by approximately 53% (10,715 people) of Bexley's total population, slightly above the average for comparable areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.3%) and mental health issues (5.4%). Most residents (74.8%) report having no medical ailments, compared to 77.5% in Greater Sydney. Bexley has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (20.6%, or 4,138 people) than Greater Sydney (16.4%).

Bexley is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bexley has a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.2% of its population born overseas and 59.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bexley, making up 54.9% of people. Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 17.7% of the population compared to Greater Sydney's average of 10.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (16.1%), Australian (12.1%), and Chinese (12.0%). Lebanese, Greek, and Macedonian ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Bexley compared to regional averages: Lebanese at 10.4% vs 5.2%, Greek at 8.2% vs 8.8%, and Macedonian at 6.6% vs 3.8%.

Bexley's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bexley has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Bexley has an over-representation of the 65-74 age cohort (10.3%) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (13.2%). Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.7% to 13.1%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 11.9% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Bexley's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 61%, from 1,346 to 2,161 people. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 95% of total population growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.