Bexley North

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

The population of the Bexley North statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 4,406 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 125 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,281 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,339 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,582 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 81.0% 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. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the Bexley North (SA2) is expected to grow by 174 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Bexley North shows approximately 6 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling an estimated 32 homes. As of July 2026, 6 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined recently, suggesting new supply is meeting demand, offering buyers good choice. Average construction value for new homes is $563,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment.

In FY-26, $272,000 in commercial approvals were registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley North has markedly lower building activity (74.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also below national average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift from the current housing mix (75.0% houses) reflects reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands. The area has approximately 1462 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Bexley North to gain 169 residents by 2041.

Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact local performance. AreaSearch identified six projects potentially affecting the area. Key projects include Bexley North High Density Residential Development, Salvation Army Bexley North Subdivision, Booralee Park Playspace Renewal and Fitness Station, Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Bexley North maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Bexley North has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in the area was 3.8% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%. As of September 2025, 2,438 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate that was 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation in Bexley North lagged behind Greater Sydney, at 54.9% compared to 60.0%. The key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance.

Finance & insurance had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical showed lower representation at 9.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4%, labour force increased by 3.6%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points in Bexley North. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% over the same period. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov showed employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bexley North's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by approximately 7.0% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, assuming constant population growth.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Bexley North had median taxpayer income of $49,810 and average income of $66,907 in financial year 2023, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data. These figures compared with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,223 (median) and $72,835 (average), considering Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, Bexley North's household income ranked at the 59th percentile ($1,894 weekly) and personal income at the 35th percentile. Income distribution showed that 26.9% of residents earned between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,185 people), mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupied this bracket. The suburb demonstrated affluence with 30.6% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consumed 17.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 58th percentile. Bexley North's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

Bexley North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, comprised 74.8% houses and 25.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 39.8% houses and 60.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bexley North stood at 40.4%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (29.2%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, above Sydney metro's average of $2,383, and the median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Bexley North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 73.8% of all households, including 37.9% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.2%, with lone person households at 23.8% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

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

In Bexley North, as of the latest data available, 33.7% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area average of 38.7%. This indicates potential for educational development in the region. The most common qualifications are bachelor degrees (24.3%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (15.6%).

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.0%), secondary education (7.6%), and tertiary education (6.5%).

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

The analysis of public transport in Bexley North shows that there are 45 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 16 individual routes providing service. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 2,153.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 108 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 307 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bexley North's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Bexley North with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, leading that of the average SA2 area by around 10%. This translates to about 2,352 people having private health cover in Bexley North. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.4% and 5.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.5% across Greater Sydney. Bexley North has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.9%, which is around 964 people, compared to the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Bexley North are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Bexley North 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 North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.8% of its population born overseas and 54.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bexley North, making up 61.1% of people, compared to 51.8% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Greek (17.7%), Other (13.8%), and Chinese (13.6%).

Notably, Lebanese (5.6%) and Hungarian (0.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Bexley North compared to the regional averages of 5.2% and 0.3%, respectively. Spanish ethnicity is equally represented at 0.9%.

Bexley North's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Bexley North is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group comprises 8.3% of the population in Bexley North, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort makes up 10.6%, which is less than the Greater Sydney average. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.0% to 12.7% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 11.4% to 10.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Bexley North. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 49%, adding 180 people and reaching a total of 546 from the current 365. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 96% of the total population growth in the area, reflecting its aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.