Constitution Hill

Constitution Hill 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 November 2025, the estimated population of Constitution Hill is around 4,369 people. This figure reflects an increase of 339 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,030 people in the suburb. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of the ABS ERP data release from June 2024 and additional validated new addresses, puts the resident population at 4,359. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 3,610 persons per square kilometer, placing Constitution Hill in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch nationwide. The suburb's population growth rate of 8.4% since the 2021 Census exceeds both state (6.7%) and metropolitan averages, indicating it as a regional growth leader during this period. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains in Constitution Hill recently.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, to forecast future demographic trends in Constitution Hill. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Constitution Hill is expected to experience a population increase just below the national median statistical area average, with projections indicating an additional 367 persons, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 6.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Constitution Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Constitution Hill has recorded approximately 22 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 114 homes were approved, with a further 10 approved in FY-26 to date. Over these five financial years, an average of 0.8 new residents was associated with each dwelling constructed.

This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new properties is $487,000, which aligns with regional patterns. In FY-26, Constitution Hill has registered $9.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Constitution Hill's rate of new dwelling approvals per person is approximately three-quarters that of the region. Nationally, it ranks among the 70th percentile of areas assessed for this metric. Recent construction in Constitution Hill comprises 52.0% detached dwellings and 48.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across various price points. The area has approximately 189 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Constitution Hill is projected to gain 297 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply in Constitution Hill should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Constitution Hill 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 has identified six projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Civic Link Pendle Hill, Pendle Hill Active Transport Link (Stage 2), The Children's Hospital at Westmead Redevelopment, and Fitzwilliam Road and Tucks Road Roundabout Upgrade. Relevant details are listed below.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Constitution Hill ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Constitution Hill has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9% based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of June 2025, there are 2,396 residents in work with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is lower at 54.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Health care & social assistance is particularly specialized with a share 1.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 8.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force grew by 3.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Constitution Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Constitution Hill is $49,343, with average income at $59,261. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates for Constitution Hill would be approximately $55,565 (median) and $66,734 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household income ranks at the 39th percentile, family income at the 41st percentile, and personal income at the 47th percentile in Constitution Hill. Income brackets indicate that 27.9% of locals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, with this cohort representing 30.9% in the metropolitan region. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the sixth decile.

Constitution Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Constitution Hill's dwellings were 61.9% houses and 38.1% other types at the latest Census, compared to Sydney metro's 36.4% houses and 63.6% others. Home ownership in Constitution Hill was 29.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.8% and rented ones at 39.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, matching Sydney metro's figure, while the median weekly rent was $410 compared to Sydney metro's $420. Nationally, Constitution Hill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Constitution Hill has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.3% of all households, including 34.9% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 16.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.7%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Constitution Hill fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 31.6%, significantly below the SA3 area average of 50.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (18.6%).

Educational participation is high at 31.1%, including 10.0% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education. Toongabbie East Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 125 students; it focuses exclusively on primary education with ICSEA score of 916. Secondary options are available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 2.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.0, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Constitution Hill has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 19 different routes that together facilitate 2,132 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 152 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 304 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 118 weekly trips per individual stop.

Constitution Hill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Constitution Hill residents showed relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence rates for common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately half (50%) of the total population (~2,201 people) had private health cover, compared to 53.4% in Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma (7.7%) and arthritis (7.0%), with 71.5% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 79.0% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over constituted 16.3% of the population (712 people), higher than the 12.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average and broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

Constitution Hill is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Constitution Hill has a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.0% of its population born overseas and 44.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Constitution Hill, making up 58.6% of people. Hinduism represents 7.8%, which is substantially lower than the Greater Sydney average of 28.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (18.4%), Australian (16.9%), and English (16.0%). Notably, Lebanese (7.3%) and Korean (1.8%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Spanish is notably lower at 0.8% versus the regional average of 0.4%.

Constitution Hill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Constitution Hill is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Constitution Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (13.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.5% to 13.4%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.4% to 13.5%. By 2041, Constitution Hill's age composition is expected to change significantly. The population aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 35%, reaching 343 people from 253. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise half of the total population growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for those aged 25-34 and 5-14 years old.