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Population
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 suburb of Bexley North is estimated to be around 4,248 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 4,281 people, indicating a change of -33 persons (-0.8%). AreaSearch estimates this population based on resident data from June 2025 ABS ERP release and one validated new address since the Census date. The population density is approximately 3,453 persons per square kilometer, placing Bexley North in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed around 81% of total population growth recently.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future growth is anticipated to be lower quartile, with Bexley North expected to grow by 156 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.6% over the 16 years.
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Development
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 shows Bexley North has recorded approximately 6 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 32 homes. As of FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost value for new homes is $563,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $272,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's residential nature.
Compared to Greater Sydney, Bexley North records markedly lower building activity (73.0% below regional average per person), which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix (currently 75.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 1444 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest Bexley North will gain 153 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.
Population forecasts indicate Bexley North will gain 153 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.
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Infrastructure
Bexley North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects expected to influence the region. Notable initiatives include Bexley North High Density Residential Development, Salvation Army Bexley North Subdivision, Booralee Park Playspace Renewal and Fitness Station, and Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant:.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026. End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan
The Bayside West Precincts 2036 Plan is a NSW Government strategic framework guiding 20 years of urban renewal across Arncliffe, Banksia and Cooks Cove, around 10 to 12 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. The plan supports approximately 5,100 new homes (around 4,100 in Arncliffe and 1,000 in Banksia) and roughly 4,000 new jobs through revitalisation of the Princes Highway corridor, expanded town centres around Arncliffe and Banksia stations, and a new 7,000 square metre park in Arncliffe. A Bayside West Special Infrastructure Contribution provides up to $88.3 million for open space, walking and cycling links and road upgrades, while a $10 million Precinct Support Scheme funds upgrades to Arncliffe Park ($4.5m), Gardiner Park ($2.5m) and the Arncliffe town centre ($3m). Rockdale Local Environmental Plan 2011 was amended to enact the Arncliffe and Banksia rezonings. A separate Cooks Cove planning proposal was approved on 7 May 2025, rezoning the former Kogarah Golf Club site for a mixed-use employment precinct of multi-level logistics, commercial offices, hotel, retail and a new riverside park rather than residential apartments.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
The NSW Government is investing 350 million dollars in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years. The project will deliver a new multi-storey clinical building containing an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, additional surgical theatres, purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation, expanded antenatal facilities, a new Diagnostic Services Unit and additional ambulatory and outpatient capacity. Improvements to clinical education, workforce training and research spaces are also included, alongside campus accessibility, landscaping and wayfinding upgrades. As of May 2026, early works have been approved and are progressing, including expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department to deliver enhanced maternity care ahead of the main works. The project is in the detailed design phase, with the main works planning application expected to be lodged in mid 2026. Johnstaff Projects is project manager and Studio STH is the lead architect.
Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line
A multi-billion-dollar upgrade (formerly More Trains, More Services) modernising the T4 line for higher frequency. Key works include the Digital Systems Program replacing trackside signals with ETCS Level 2 technology, platform extensions at Waterfall and Kiama for the Mariyung fleet, and power upgrades. As of May 2026, Mariyung trains have commenced passenger service on the South Coast Line (April 2026), and Digital Systems testing continues between Bondi Junction and Erskineville.
Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion)
Conversion of the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to fully automated metro standards. The project involves upgrading 10 stations between Marrickville and Bankstown, installing platform screen doors and mechanical gap fillers, and ensuring full accessibility. As of February 2026, overall construction is 80% complete, with teams focused on station tiling, signage, and landscaping. High-speed testing at 100km/h is currently underway with multiple test trains, including 'loaded' simulations. Once operational in late 2026, the line will provide turn-up-and-go services every 4 minutes during peak periods.
The Parq
The Parq is Australia's first Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) building, featuring 67 premium apartments across 5 storeys with ground floor retail, childcare centre, gym, and rooftop communal garden in the heart of Bexley. Winner of 2024 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award in Medium Density and recipient of a 4-star Building Trustworthy Indicator rating from KPMG Origins.
Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Botany Aquatic Centre featuring adventure waterplay and slides, a 50-metre outdoor competition pool, a 25-metre indoor lap pool, an indoor learn-to-swim pool, a new building with entrance, amenities, gym space, change rooms and kiosk, a new grandstand, and landscaping of the open green space.
LAHC Kingsgrove Social Housing Redevelopment - Miller Street
Land and Housing Corporation redevelopment of social housing properties on Miller Street, providing modern, accessible housing for vulnerable community members. Part of the NSW Government's $6 million investment in Kingsgrove social housing upgrades including properties on Miller Street, Junee Crescent and Kilkee Avenue.
Employment
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 was 3.7% as of December 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%.
Residents' work participation rate is similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 45.4% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.
However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 9.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 3.7%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bexley North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis
The suburb of Bexley North had median income among taxpayers at $49,810 and average income at $66,907 in financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $54,950 (median) and $73,812 (average). The 2021 Census shows Bexley North's household income ranks at the 59th percentile ($1,894 weekly), with personal income at the 35th percentile. Income distribution data indicates that 26.9% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (1,142 people). Notably, 30.6% of Bexley North residents earn over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Bexley North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The dwelling structure in Bexley North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.8% houses and 25.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bexley North was at 40.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (29.2%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Bexley North was $450, slightly above Sydney metro's figure of $470. Nationally, Bexley North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Bexley North has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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 make up the remaining 26.2%, consisting of 23.8% lone person households and 2.4% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Bexley North exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
In Bexley North, 33.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 38.7%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 27.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 15.6%. Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes primary (9.0%), secondary (7.6%), and tertiary (6.5%) education levels.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Bexley North has 45 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that together facilitate 2,153 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 108 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 77%, while 14% use trains. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, a high 45.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 307 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Bexley North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Bexley North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Approximately 53% of the total population (~2,268 people) have private health cover, leading that of the average SA2 area. This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.4 and 5.7% of residents respectively. 74.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Bexley North has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (968 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Greek (17.7%), Other (13.8%), and Chinese (13.6%).
These figures are substantially higher than the regional averages of 1.9% for Greek and 8.4% for Chinese. Some ethnic groups have notable representation in Bexley North, including Lebanese at 5.6%, Spanish at 0.9%, and Hungarian at 0.5%.
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Age
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 median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 8.7% of the population in Bexley North, compared to a lower prevalence of the 25-34 cohort at 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.0% to 12.7%, while the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 5.9% to 5.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Bexley North. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 43%, reaching 527 people from the current figure of 369. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 96% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 25-34 and 15-24 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.