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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Constitution Hill is around 4,575. This reflects an increase of 545 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,030 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,369 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 6 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,781 persons per square kilometer, placing Constitution Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 13.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (7.8%) and that of Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for Constitution Hill.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Based on these aggregations, a population increase of just below the median of national statistical areas is expected for Constitution Hill by 2041, with an estimated growth of 357 persons over the 17 years, reflecting an overall increase of 1.8%.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Constitution Hill has recorded around 21 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 109 homes were approved, with an additional 10 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of only 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these years.

The new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. New properties are constructed at an average value of $487,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In terms of commercial approvals, $16.4 million has been registered this financial year, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Constitution Hill has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 57th percentile of areas assessed nationally.

Recent construction comprises 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 266 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Constitution Hill will gain 80 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Constitution Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Six projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These 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.

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

Constitution Hill has an educated workforce with significant professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.0% in the past year, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth was estimated at 3.2% over the same period.

As of September 2025, 2,386 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's and workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 43.2% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with a specialization in health care & social assistance at 1.3 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services were 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. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while the labour force grew by 3.7%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Constitution Hill's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Constitution Hill is below the national average. The median income is $49,343 and the average income stands at $59,261. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Constitution Hill would be approximately $53,715 (median) and $64,512 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Constitution Hill rank modestly, between the 32nd and 47th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 27.9% of locals (1,276 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Constitution Hill, with only 81.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Constitution Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 61.9% houses and 38.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Constitution Hill was at 29.4%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Dwellings were either mortgaged (30.8%) or rented (39.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Constitution Hill's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 31.6%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 50.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 28.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 18.6%. Educational participation is high, with 31.1% currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.0% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 6.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Constitution Hill has 22 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 27 different routes that together facilitate 4,023 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living just 152 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 81%, followed by trains at 10% and buses at 6%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 43.2% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 574 trips per day, equating to about 182 weekly trips per individual stop.

Constitution Hill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Constitution Hill shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~2,305 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (7.7%) and arthritis (7.0%). 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over (754 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 residing there. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 7.8% of Constitution Hill's population versus 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (18.4%), Australian (16.9%), and English (16.0%). Notably, Lebanese (7.3%) Korean (1.8%) and Spanish (0.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Constitution Hill compared to the regional figures of 2.6%, 1.1% and 0.6% respectively.

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

The median age in Constitution Hill is 38 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Constitution Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.2%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.5% to 13.7%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 14.4% to 13.2%. By 2041, Constitution Hill's population is expected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 32%, reaching 338 people from the previous 256. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above contributing to 62% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups.