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Population
Clemton Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of Clemton Park is around 1,767 people. This figure represents a rise of 91 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,676. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,764 based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 10 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,775 persons per square kilometer, placing Clemton Park within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.4% since the 2021 census surpassed that of its SA3 area (5.2%). Overseas migration accounted for approximately 78.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving Clemton Park's growth.
AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Applying growth rates by age group from these aggregations to all areas, projections indicate a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation by 2041. Specifically, Clemton Park is forecasted to increase by 478 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 26.9% over the 16-year period.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Clemton Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Clemton Park has seen approximately two dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS data from 2017 to 2021, totaling eleven homes. In the financial year 2026 so far, three approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between 2017 and 2021 accommodates 6.6 new residents annually, indicating demand outpaces supply. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $451,000, higher than regional levels.
Commercial development activity in Clemton Park is minimal, with $62,000 approved in the current financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney and Australia, Clemton Park has lower development activity, at 53.0% below the regional average per person. Recent construction consists of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings, a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 78.0% houses. By 2041, Clemton Park is projected to add 475 residents based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and price growth.
Future projections show Clemton Park adding 475 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.
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Infrastructure
Clemton Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects likely affecting this area: Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion), Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre, and Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment.
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Sydney Metro City and Southwest
A 30km metro rail extension connecting Chatswood to Bankstown via the Sydney CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section, featuring a new harbour crossing and seven CBD stations, opened on 19 August 2024. The final stage involves converting the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards between Sydenham and Bankstown, upgrading 11 stations with platform screen doors, lifts, and full accessibility. The T3 line closed in September 2024 to enable conversion works. Following delays caused by over 130 days of industrial action, the Sydenham to Bankstown section is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026. End-to-end high-speed testing at up to 100km/h commenced in November 2025, and the first full-length test run from Tallawong to Bankstown was completed in January 2026. The Bankstown Station transit interchange and community precinct opened in March 2026. When complete, the M1 Line will span 66km with 31 stations, running every four minutes in peak.
Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
The NSW Government is investing 350 million dollars in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment, the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years. The project will deliver a new multi-storey clinical building containing an expanded Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, additional surgical theatres, purpose-built adult inpatient accommodation, expanded antenatal facilities, a new Diagnostic Services Unit and additional ambulatory and outpatient capacity. Improvements to clinical education, workforce training and research spaces are also included, alongside campus accessibility, landscaping and wayfinding upgrades. As of May 2026, early works have been approved and are progressing, including expansion and refurbishment of the existing antenatal department to deliver enhanced maternity care ahead of the main works. The project is in the detailed design phase, with the main works planning application expected to be lodged in mid 2026. Johnstaff Projects is project manager and Studio STH is the lead architect.
Campsie Private Hospital
A greenfield acute private hospital proposed on a 4,412 square metre site in Campsie Town Centre, with plans for around 22,478 square metres of gross floor area across 10 levels and 218 beds. The facility is intended to deliver inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, intensive care, maternity, day surgery, cardiac care, dialysis and oncology, alongside specialist consulting suites, a pharmacy, cafe and around 382 car parking spaces. It is positioned as the anchor of the emerging Campsie Health Precinct, complementing the adjacent Canterbury Public Hospital and addressing acute healthcare shortfalls in the Canterbury-Bankstown area. Planning controls (a 45.5 metre height limit and FSR of 5.1:1) have been adopted by Council via a site-specific amendment to the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan. In late 2025 the developer Hailiang Property Group placed the project on the market via Colliers, inviting capital partners and hospital operators to participate in the development, ownership and operation of the hospital, with Expressions of Interest closing on 5 November 2025.
Campsie Private Hospital
A $451 million integrated health precinct on a 3 hectare former car storage site, delivering a 200-bed private hospital, 100-room medi-hotel, 150-place childcare centre, specialist medical suites, integrated ambulatory health hub, rehabilitation and respite facilities, day procedure centre, and a clinical teaching and learning hub. The proposal spans six buildings of three to ten storeys totalling around 64,700 square metres of gross floor area, with 700 basement car spaces, rooftop solar, a centrally located public park and over 3,300 square metres of publicly accessible open space. The site adjoins Canterbury Hospital and supports Council's vision for an Eastern Lifestyle and Medical Precinct. Public exhibition of the planning proposal (PP-2024-1399), draft Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement closed on 10 April 2026, with a Council decision report expected later in 2026.
Campsie Town Centre Master Plan
The Campsie Town Centre Master Plan is a strategic vision to transform the area into a premier health, education, and lifestyle hub by 2036. As of early 2026, the project has progressed into the formal Planning Proposal and Development Control Plan (DCP) exhibition phase following a Gateway determination in January 2025. The plan facilitates approximately 5,600 new dwellings in the centre and 7,500 new jobs, leveraging the Sydney Metro City and Southwest rail link. Key features include a new civic hub, enhanced public spaces along the Cooks River, and improved pedestrian connectivity centered around Beamish Street.
Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion)
Conversion of the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to fully automated metro standards. The project involves upgrading 10 stations between Marrickville and Bankstown, installing platform screen doors and mechanical gap fillers, and ensuring full accessibility. As of February 2026, overall construction is 80% complete, with teams focused on station tiling, signage, and landscaping. High-speed testing at 100km/h is currently underway with multiple test trains, including 'loaded' simulations. Once operational in late 2026, the line will provide turn-up-and-go services every 4 minutes during peak periods.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Centre of Excellence
Construction of a three-storey state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence at Belmore Sports Ground, serving as a home for the club's NRL and NRLW teams. Features include change rooms, strength and conditioning facilities, medical facilities, education and meeting spaces, administration areas, merchandise, reception, media facilities, amenities for community groups, public entry forecourt, balcony, new LED scoreboard, landscaped terraces, tree planting, and parking. Enhances facilities for women and juniors, fostering inclusivity and community pride.
Belmore Town Centre Upgrades
Council-led public domain upgrades to Belmore Town Centre to enhance safety, amenity and activation on and around Burwood Road. Works to be scoped via a concept design informed by 2025 community engagement. Options include new seating and furniture, public art, lighting, pedestrian improvements, signage and wayfinding, and landscaping. Funding support is from the NSW Government Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WestInvest) program.
Employment
The employment environment in Clemton Park shows above-average strength when compared nationally
Clemton Park has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4%. As of December 2025995 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.
Workforce participation was on par with Greater Sydney at 68.8%. According to Census responses, 48.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Clemton Park had a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.
However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 9.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 4.4%, while labour force also grew by 4.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clemton Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
The suburb of Clemton Park had a median taxpayer income of $37,866 and an average income of $48,973 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 for the same period. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $41,774 (median) and $54,027 (average), based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows individual incomes at the 16th percentile ($634 weekly) and household incomes at the 57th percentile. In Clemton Park, 28.1% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. The area has a diverse economic landscape with both lower-income residents (30.7%) and affluent households (27.8%) well-represented. After housing expenses, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. Clemton Park's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Clemton Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Clemton Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.9% houses and 22.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clemton Park was 38.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.5%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Clemton Park was $2,400, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was $264 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Clemton Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents lower at $375.
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Household Composition
Clemton Park has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 73.9% of all households, including 40.9% couples with children, 19.9% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 23.5% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
Clemton Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
The area's university qualification rate is 26.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 20.6%. Educational participation is high, with 35.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.7% in primary, 10.8% in secondary, and 5.9% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Clemton Park has one active public transport hub, served by nine bus routes. This hub facilitates 968 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 193 meters to the nearest stop. In this residential area, most commuters use cars (83%), while 7% use buses and 6% use trains. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 48.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency is 138 trips daily across all routes, amounting to approximately 968 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health outcomes in Clemton Park are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts
Clemton Park's health indicators show below-average outcomes, according to AreaSearch's assessment as of June 2022. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average for both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% (819 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.
Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (7.8%) and mental health issues (6.1%). 71.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Under-65 health outcomes are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.6% (470 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Clemton 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
Clemton Park has high cultural diversity, with 40.8% of its population born overseas and 59.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Clemton Park, making up 69.7%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Greek (21.2%), Other (16.6%), and Chinese (10.9%).
Notably, Lebanese (7.8%) and Italian (7.6%) groups are overrepresented in Clemton Park compared to regional averages of 2.6% and 3.4%, respectively. Vietnamese representation is also higher at 2.6%.
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Age
Clemton Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Clemton Park's median age is 47 years, considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The proportion of residents aged 85 and over is 7.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's figure, while those aged 25-34 make up 6.1%. This concentration of older adults is significantly higher than the national average of 2.2%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has grown from 11.3% to 12.7%, while those aged 25-34 have declined from 8.5% to 6.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Clemton Park's age profile. The number of residents aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 92%, adding 124 individuals to reach a total of 261. Residents aged 65 and over will drive 59% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the number of residents aged 25-34 is expected to decrease.