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

As of Feb 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of the suburb of Bexley at approximately 20,006 people. This figure reflects a growth of 360 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,646. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 19,960 residents, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,567 persons per square kilometer, placing Bexley within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Bexley are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, AreaSearch anticipates lower quartile growth, with Bexley's population expected to expand by 921 persons, reflecting a total gain of 4.4% over the 17-year period.

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 in Bexley indicates an average of 69 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 345 homes were approved, with a further 15 approved so far in FY-26. The annual population decline suggests that the new supply has likely been meeting demand, offering buyers good choice.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $566,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment. This year, there have been $565,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley records about 61% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 37th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. The market shows maturity with possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

With around 452 people per dwelling approval, Bexley exhibits a developed market. Future projections estimate an addition of 875 residents by 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

"Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 46 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones are Northern Georges River Submain Upgrade, Fox Lane Rockdale, 7-11 Kingsland Road Mixed-Use Development in Bexley, and 588-592 Princes Highway Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.".

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The employment environment in Bexley shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Bexley has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of an unspecified past year. Employment grew by 5.5% over that period, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 11,409 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high 38.2% of residents worked from home based on Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area had a notably high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 9.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between May-24 and May-25, employment increased by 5.3% while labour force grew by 5.5%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points in Bexley, compared to Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bexley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Bexley had a median income among taxpayers of $51,898. The average income stood at $66,772. This was just below the national average and compared to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,496 (median) and $72,688 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household income ranked at the 57th percentile ($1,870 weekly), while personal income was at the 35th percentile. Distribution data showed that 31.6% of the population (6,321 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen regionally where 30.9% similarly occupied this range. High housing costs consumed 17.4% of income, though strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 56th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Bexley's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 53.1% houses and 46.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bexley stood at 36.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (36.7%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,351, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Bexley was recorded at $470, the same as Sydney metro's figure. Nationally, Bexley's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 76.8% of all households, consisting of 41.0% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

In Bexley, as of 2016, 31.4% of residents aged 15 and over held university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 38.7%. This gap suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees were most common at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials were prominent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding them - advanced diplomas accounted for 11.5% and certificates for 16.5%.

Educational participation was high, with 30.0% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 9.7% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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 indicates that there are 161 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops service a mix of bus routes, with a total of 31 individual routes providing 3,222 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 120 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport remains the car at 77%, while 13% use the train for their journeys. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 38.2%, work from home, which may reflect conditions related to COVID-19. The service frequency averages 460 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop. An accompanying map shows the locations of the 100 nearest stops to the area's centrepoint.

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, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence data. The prevalence of common health conditions among its general population is low but exceeds the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of Bexley's total population (~10,671 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 6.3%) and mental health issues (5.4%). A majority, 74.8%, report having no medical ailments, similar to the 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Bexley has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 21.4% (4,281 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Nationally, this figure ranks lower than the broader population.

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 main religion in Bexley, comprising 54.9% of people. Islam is overrepresented in Bexley, making up 17.7% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (16.1%), Australian (12.1%), and Chinese (12.0%). Notably, Lebanese (10.4%) and Greek (8.2%) populations are overrepresented in Bexley compared to regional averages of 2.6% and 1.9%, respectively. Macedonian representation is also notably higher at 6.6%.

Bexley's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Bexley has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and marginally higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, Bexley has an over-representation of the 65-74 cohort (10.6% locally) and an under-representation of 25-34 year-olds (12.8%). Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 11.7% to 13.3%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 9.4% to 10.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 11.9% to 10.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Bexley's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 761 people (103%) from 740 to 1,502. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 94% of total population growth, reflecting Bexley's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.