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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Centennial Park (NSW) is around 2,329 people. This reflects a growth of 104 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,225 people. The current population estimate was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 1,044 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed about 81% to the overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch's projections for Centennial Park are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For future demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is anticipated to increase by 169 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 7.3% over the 16-year period.

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

Centennial Park has had minimal development with just two approvals over the five years from 2015 to 2020. This suggests that the area is largely built out, with minimal vacant land available for new developments. Established areas like Centennial Park often see steady demand for existing properties due to the scarcity of new-build alternatives.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Centennial Park shows substantially reduced construction activity, with a figure 94.0% below the regional average per person. 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 area's maturity and possibly indicating planning constraints.

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 12 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Moore Park Precinct Village, Hakoah White City Redevelopment, Moore Park South Transformation, and Woollahra Station Activation. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Centennial Park shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Centennial Park has an educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.0% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%.

Workforce participation in Centennial Park is high at 81.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A notable 54.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a high concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, manufacturing employs only 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7%, labour force by 3.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industries. 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, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Centennial Park had a median taxpayer income of $72,456 and an average of $151,530. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. Compared to Greater Sydney's $60,817 and $83,003 respectively, Centennial Park's incomes are higher. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $79,933 (median) and $167,168 (average). According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Centennial Park are at the 96th percentile nationally ($1,415 weekly). Income brackets indicate 34.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (803 residents), similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall into this range. A substantial 33.8% exceed $3,000 weekly, reflecting strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, but disposable income remains 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

In Centennial Park, as per the latest Census, 9.1% of dwellings were houses while 90.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's dwelling structure, which was 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Centennial Park stood at 21.7%, lower than Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (also 21.7%) or rented (56.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Centennial Park was $2,466, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Centennial Park was recorded at $500, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Centennial Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 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 2.7.

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

In Centennial Park, a notable 57.7% of residents aged 15 years and above have attained university qualifications, outperforming national (30.4%) and state (NSW's 32.2%) averages. This educational advantage is comprised primarily of bachelor degrees (38.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 20.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 9.9%. Educational participation is high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.6% pursuing tertiary education, 5.5% in primary education, and 5.3% in secondary education.

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

Centennial Park has 17 operational public transport stops offering a mix of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 11 different routes, collectively facilitating 7,176 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing 90 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 57%, followed by buses at 13% and walking at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, below the regional average.

As per the 2021 Census, a high 54.9% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,025 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 422 weekly trips per 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 shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 86% of the total population (2,014 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (7.3%) and asthma (6.0%). 77.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (298 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings.

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 was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local areas, with 19.4% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest data in 20XX. In terms of birthplace, 35.0% were born overseas. Christianity was the primary religion, making up 43.4%.

However, Judaism was notably overrepresented at 5.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. The top three parental ancestry groups in Centennial Park were English (24.7%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (12.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French (1.4% vs regional 0.5%), Polish (1.4% vs 0.6%), and Spanish (0.8% vs 0.6%) were overrepresented.

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

Centennial Park's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 24.5% of Centennial Park's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.6%. The 5-14 age group is less prevalent at 6.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 10.6% to 12.3%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.2% to 12.3% and the 65-74 group dropped from 7.4% to 6.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the 55-64 age cohort will increase by 45 people (19%), from 239 to 285. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts.