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 Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Centennial Park (NSW) is estimated at around 2,320, reflecting an increase of 95 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 4.3% increase from the previously reported population of 2,225. The current resident population estimate of 2,316 was inferred by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,040 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Centennial Park's growth rate since the census positions it within 1.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. The primary driver for population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, 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 the 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by 219 persons to reach 2,539 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 10.0% 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 further development. Established areas like Centennial Park often experience steady demand for existing properties due to limited 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 new supply generally supports stronger demand and higher values for established homes in the area. Nationally, this figure is also below average, reflecting the maturity of the Centennial Park area and suggesting possible 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones 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 a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%.

As of September 2025, 1,643 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is high at 83.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 54.9% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with employment levels 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 the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7%, labour force grew by 3.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Centennial Park had a median income among taxpayers of $72,456 with an average level standing at $151,530. This places it in the top percentile nationally compared to national levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $78,876 (median) and $164,956 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, individual earnings stood out at the 96th percentile nationally with a weekly income of $1,415. Income brackets indicated that the largest segment comprised 34.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (800 residents), reflecting patterns seen regionally where 30.9% similarly occupied this range. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 33.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consumed 18.9% of income, though strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

As per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures in Centennial Park consisted of 9.1% houses and 90.9% other dwellings including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Centennial Park was at 21.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (21.7%) or rented (56.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Centennial Park was $2,466, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $500 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Centennial Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 make up 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 2.7.

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

Centennial Park's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 57.7% hold university qualifications compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 38.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 20.2%, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 9.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.0% 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

The Centennial Park area has 17 active public transport stops, serving a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are covered by 11 different routes, collectively facilitating 7,176 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport options is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 90 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 57% of residents, while buses and walking account for 13% and 12%, respectively. Vehicle ownership is lower than the regional average, with an average of 0.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 54.9%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,025 trips per day, 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's health outcomes show impressive results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 86% of the total population (2,006 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 7.3% of residents and asthma impacting 6.0%. Notably, 77.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.9% (299 people), compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

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, surveyed in June 2021, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 19.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home. Overseas birth accounted for 35.0%. Christianity was the predominant religion (43.4%), but Judaism's presence was notably higher at 5.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

Ancestry-wise, English was the largest group at 24.7% (vs regional average of 19.0%), followed by Australian at 18.7% and Other at 12.5%. French (1.4%) and Polish (1.4%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 0.6%, respectively, while Spanish was slightly higher at 0.8%.

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

Centennial Park's median age is nearly 36 years, close to 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 (23.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.6% to 12.9%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 14.2% to 12.5%. The proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has also dropped, from 7.4% to 6.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Centennial Park's age profile. The 55-64 age group is projected to grow by 24%, adding 56 residents and reaching a total of 291. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.