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

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 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 by 221 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 9.3% in total over the 17 years.

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 suggests 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 the limited availability of new-build alternatives.

Compared to Greater Sydney, there has been substantially reduced construction activity in Centennial Park during this period. The limited supply of new dwellings generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes in the area. This level of development is also below average nationally, reflecting the maturity of the area and potentially indicating planning constraints.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to impact the area. Notable 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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The labour market in Centennial Park shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Centennial Park has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0%. As of December 2025, 1,648 residents were employed, below Greater Sydney's 4.2% unemployment rate and above its 70.2% workforce participation rate at 83.4%.

Notably, 54.9% of residents worked from home as per Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include professional & technical (1.7 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Manufacturing employs only 2.4% locally, compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%. Employment opportunities seem limited locally, as indicated by Census data.

Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, labour force by 3.5%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded lower growth rates during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Centennial Park's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Centennial Park had a median income among taxpayers of $72,456 and an average income of $151,530. This places Centennial Park in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, current estimates for Centennial Park are approximately $78,876 (median) and $164,956 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Centennial Park stand at the 96th percentile nationally ($1,415 weekly). The largest income bracket comprises 34.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (800 residents), similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall within this range. Higher earners represent 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, but 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

As per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures in Centennial Park consisted of 9.1% houses and 90.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 in the area was $2,466, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Centennial Park was recorded at $500, compared to Sydney'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 constitute 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 account for 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 residents aged 15+ exhibit high educational attainment, with 57.7% holding university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 notably high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.6% in tertiary, 5.5% in primary, and 5.3% in secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, 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

The analysis of public transport in Centennial Park shows that there are currently 17 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of light rail and bus services, with a total of 11 individual routes providing weekly passenger trips numbering 7,176. The accessibility of these transport options is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 90 meters from their nearest stop. As Centennial Park is primarily residential, most commuting occurs outward towards other areas. The dominant mode of transportation in the area remains car usage at 57%, while bus and walking make up 13% and 12% respectively. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 0.5, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census data, a high proportion of residents work from home, with this figure standing at 54.9%. This may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages out to approximately 1,025 trips per day, equating to around 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

AreaSearch's assessment found Centennial Park had very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The area's private health cover rate was exceptionally high at approximately 86%, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues impacted 7.3% of residents, with asthma affecting 6.0%.

A total of 77.6% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area had 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (299 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors were strong, broadly in line 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's population, as of the 2016 Census, had a higher proportion speaking a language other than English at home, with 19.4%, compared to most local markets. Overseas-born residents made up 35.0%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 43.4% of Centennial Park's population.

The most notable overrepresentation was in Judaism, which accounted for 5.4% locally versus 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, English (24.7%) and Australian (18.7%) were the top groups, significantly higher than their respective regional averages of 19.0% and 13.6%. Other ancestry constituted 12.5%. Notably, French (1.4%), Polish (1.4%), and Spanish (0.8%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Centennial Park compared to the regional averages of 0.5%, 0.6%, and 0.6% respectively.

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

Centennial Park's median age in 2021 was 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37. This is modestly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Centennial Park had a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (23.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.1%). The 25-34 concentration was well above the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.6% to 12.9% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.2% to 12.5%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 7.4% to 6.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Centennial Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 15 to 24 cohort is projected to grow by 18%, adding 53 residents to reach a total of 353. In contrast, both the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.