Bossley Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Bossley Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The Bossley Park statistical area's population was estimated at 15,594 as of November 2025, based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validations. This reflects a 102-person increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 15,492 people. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 15,169 in June 2024, plus 29 validated new addresses. This results in a density ratio of 3,457 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of recent population gains.

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. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the Bossley Park (SA2) is expected to grow by 101 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 0.2% over the 17 years.

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

Bossley Park has seen around 59 residential properties approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 299 homes were approved, with 9 more granted in FY-26 so far. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $339,000.

In the current financial year, commercial development approvals totalled $36.5 million. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bossley Park has 17.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 41st percentile nationally in terms of buyer options. The area's housing mix is shifting, with 56.0% detached dwellings and 44.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. There are approximately 397 people per dwelling approval in Bossley Park.

Future projections estimate an addition of 38 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Prairievale Public Preschool, Club Marconi Seniors Living Development, The Horsley Drive Upgrade, and Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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Bossley Park shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Bossley Park has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 6.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.2%.

As of September 2025, 6,303 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher at 1.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 41.1%, against Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Notably, manufacturing has high concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at 5.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force grew by 3.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and a slight rise in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-2025 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bossley Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Bossley Park, median income is $42,966 and average income is $55,022. This is lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $46,773, and estimated average income would be around $59,897. Census 2021 data indicates individual incomes are at the 3rd percentile ($497 weekly), while household incomes are at the 37th percentile. Income distribution shows that 30.8% of residents (4,802 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile.

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

Bossley Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.4% houses and 8.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bossley Park was at 38.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.9% and rented ones at 31.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Bossley Park was $465, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Bossley Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bossley Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.0% of all households, including 48.8% couples with children, 20.4% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.0%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households making up 1.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

Bossley Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates of 17.1%, significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 27.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (17.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 5.1% 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 Bossley Park shows that there are 84 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with a total of 57 individual routes running through the area. Together, these routes facilitate 3,188 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates transport accessibility as excellent, with residents on average located just 166 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes stands at 455 trips per day, which translates to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bossley Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Bossley Park's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~7,600 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 8.3 and 7.0% of residents respectively, while 72.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,493 people), which is higher than the 19.0% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than those for the broader population.

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

Bossley Park has a highly diverse population, with 56.6% born overseas and 68.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bossley Park, accounting for 79.1%, compared to 55.7% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (43.8%), Italian (10.3%), and Australian (8.5%), all higher than regional averages of 32.7%, 5.1%, and 6.2% respectively.

Notably, Spanish (2.0%) and Croatian (2.2%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Bossley Park compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 1.7%.

Bossley Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bossley Park's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bossley Park has a notably higher proportion of the 65-74 age group (12.6%) but a lower proportion of the 25-34 age group (10.6%). As per the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 13.4% to 14.8%, while the 75-84 cohort grew from 5.7% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group decreased from 13.8% to 12.2%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Bossley Park's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 55%, adding 596 residents, reaching a total of 1,688. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to represent 96% of the population growth, while the 45-54 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decline in population.