Currans Hill

Population growth drivers in Currans Hill are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, Currans Hill's population is estimated at around 6,083 people. This reflects an increase of 542 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,541 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,943 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,685 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Currans Hill's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area at 6.9% and the state level, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections moving forward, Currans Hill is expected to grow by 1,616 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 24.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Currans Hill recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Currans Hill had around 11 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 59 homes. As of FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year for every home built in Currans Hill between FY-21 and FY-25 was 19.5, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $360,000.

This financial year has seen $146,000 in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Currans Hill shows substantially reduced construction (54.0% below regional average per person), which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This scarcity is also lower than nationally, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 650 people per dwelling approval, Currans Hill reflects a highly mature market.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Currans Hill to add 1,476 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 infrastructure projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Gledswood Hills High School, Oran Park Film Studios Precinct, Gledswood Hills Residential Estate Stage 3, and Gledswood Hills Technology Park. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Currans Hill positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Currans Hill has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent here, with an unemployment rate of 2.7% and estimated employment growth of 7%. As of December 2025, there are 3921 residents employed, which is below the Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%, but above standard workforce participation at 90%.

A high proportion of residents work from home, with 25.4% reporting this arrangement in Census responses. The leading employment industries are construction, healthcare and social assistance, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average, while professional and technical services show lower representation at 3.4%. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 7% and labour force grew by 7.2%, causing unemployment to rise slightly.

National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Currans Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Currans Hill has an income level above the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Currans Hill is $59,445, with an average income of $70,257. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes for Currans Hill as of September 2025 would be approximately $64,712 and $76,482. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Currans Hill rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 76th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 40.8% of locals (2,481 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the regional figure of 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.6% of income in Currans Hill, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Currans Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Currans Hill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.6% houses and 5.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currans Hill was at 16.4%, with the rest either mortgaged (55.6%) or rented (27.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Currans Hill's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Currans Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.1% of all households, consisting of 44.4% couples with children, 19.4% couples without children, and 17.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.9%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Currans Hill aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 16.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 29.5%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.6% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis conducted in Currans Hill shows 35 active transport stops operating within the area, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by a total of 37 individual routes, collectively providing 2,114 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 265 meters from the nearest transport stop. As Currans Hill is primarily residential, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation in the area at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 25.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 302 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Currans Hill is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Currans Hill faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 55% (~3,327 people) of Currans Hill's total population has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.0 and 8.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 9.5% (577 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Currans Hill records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Currans Hill, when examined for cultural diversity in the 2016 Census, had a population where 82.3% were born in Australia, 92.4% were citizens, and 85.6% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 59.8% of Currans Hill's population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 27.8%, English 25.1%, and Other 10.7%.

These figures were substantially higher than the regional averages of 17.8%, 19.0%, and 16.0% respectively. Spanish (0.8%), Maltese (1.5%), and Croatian (1.0%) ethnic groups were notably overrepresented in Currans Hill compared to their respective regional averages of 0.6%, 1.0%, and 0.7%.

Currans Hill hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Currans Hill's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Currans Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.1%). According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 35-44 grew from 14.6% to 16.1%, while those aged 65-74 increased from 5.0% to 6.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 16.1% to 13.1%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 9.2% to 7.9%. Demographic modeling indicates that Currans Hill's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 76%, adding 282 residents to reach a total of 654. However, the 0-4 age range is expected to decrease by approximately 2%.