Centennial Park (NSW)

Centennial Park 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 Nov 2025, the population of the Centennial Park (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 2,316 people. This reflects an increase of 91 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,225 people. The change was inferred from resident population data estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,038 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Centennial Park (NSW) (SA2)'s growth rate of 4.1% since the census positions it within 1.7 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.8%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. 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, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, with a base year of 2021. Based on these projections, the Centennial Park (NSW) (SA2) is expected to increase by approximately 205 persons to reach around 2,521 people by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 9.7% over the 17-year period.

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Centennial Park

Centennial Park has had two approvals for development over the period from 2015 to 2020. This indicates that the area is largely built out, with minimal vacant land available for new construction. Established areas like Centennial Park often experience steady demand for existing properties due to a lack of new-build alternatives.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Centennial Park shows significantly reduced construction activity, with only 6% of the regional average per person between 2015 and 2020. This limited supply of new dwellings generally supports stronger demand and higher values for established homes in the area. Nationally, Centennial Park's construction levels are also below average, reflecting the maturity of the area and suggesting potential planning constraints may be in place.

Centennial Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects that could impact the area. Key projects include Moore Park Precinct Village, Hakoah White City Redevelopment, Moore Park South Transformation, and Woollahra Station Activation (Eastern Suburbs Railway). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Centennial Park demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Centennial Park has an educated workforce with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% in September 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. Workforce participation is high at 72.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical jobs are particularly concentrated, at 1.7 times the regional average.

Manufacturing employs only 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force by 3.2%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Centennial Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Centennial Park had a median income among taxpayers of $72,456 and an average level of $151,530. These figures place the suburb in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney levels of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $78,876, with the average at around $164,956. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings in Centennial Park stand at the 96th percentile nationally ($1,415 weekly). Income brackets show that 34.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (799 individuals), reflecting regional patterns where 30.9% fall within this range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 33.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Centennial Park features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Centennial Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 9.1% houses and 90.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Centennial Park stood at 21.7%, with mortgaged dwellings also at 21.7% and rented dwellings at 56.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,466, below Sydney metro's average of $3,600. Median weekly rent in Centennial Park was $500, higher than Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Centennial Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Centennial Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 46.6% of all households, including 17.3% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 53.4%, with lone person households at 46.6% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Centennial Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Centennial Park is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 57.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: bachelor degrees are most common at 38.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 20.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.3% and certificates 9.9%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in tertiary education, 5.5% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 17 active stops operating within Centennial Park. These stops offer a mix of light rail and bus services. There are 11 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 7,176 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 90 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,025 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 422 weekly trips per individual stop.

Centennial Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Centennial Park exhibits excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 86% (2,003 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 88.6%. Nationally, this figure averages 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in Centennial Park, affecting 7.3% and 6.0% of residents respectively. A total of 77.6% report being free from medical ailments, matching Greater Sydney's rate. The area has 12.5% (289 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, aligning with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Centennial Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Centennial Park's population, as of the census conducted on the 27th day of June in the year two thousand sixteen, exhibited notable cultural diversity with 19.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 35.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 43.4% of the population. However, Judaism, at 5.4%, was significantly underrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.7%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (12.5%). Notably, French (1.4% vs regional 1.5%), Polish (1.4% vs 1.9%), and Spanish (0.8% vs 1.0%) populations showed divergences in representation compared to the broader region.

Centennial Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Centennial Park's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Centennial Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.6% to 12.6%, while the proportions of those aged 45 to 54 have decreased from 14.2% to 12.6% and those aged 65 to 74 have dropped from 7.4% to 6.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates Centennial Park's age profile will change significantly. The 15 to 24 age group is projected to grow by 21%, adding 61 residents to reach a total of 353. Conversely, both the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.