Dean Park

Dean 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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Dean Park's population is estimated at around 3,237 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 57 people (1.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,180 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,199 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional eight validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,143 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the Dean Park (SA2) expected to expand by 291 persons to reach 3,528 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of approximately 7.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Dean Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Dean Park has received around 9 dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling approximately 48 homes. In FY-26 so far, 10 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests new supply is meeting demand, providing good choice for buyers with an average construction value of $324,000 per dwelling. This year has seen $34.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Dean Park records 16.0% higher construction levels per person over the past 5 years, balancing buyer choice and supporting property values, while remaining below national average due to its maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% attached dwellings, maintaining Dean Park's suburban character focused on family homes. The area has approximately 338 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections estimate Dean Park will add 252 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area: Marsden Park Strategic Town Centre, Australian Development Group 860-Apartment Project, Richmond Road Upgrade from Elara Boulevard to Heritage Road, and Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Dean Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Dean Park has a skilled workforce with strong representation from manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8% over the past year, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 1,785 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 57.6%, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Professional & technical services show lower representation at 3.8% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work, indicating local employment opportunities may not fully meet demand. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, labour force grew by 3.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points in Dean Park. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dean Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Dean Park had a median taxpayer income of $51,517 and an average income of $57,014 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is below the national average, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income being $83,013 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,081 (median) and $62,065 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 55th percentile ($1,846 weekly), while personal income was at the 39th percentile. Distribution data showed that 40.7% of residents (1,317 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket. This is consistent with broader trends across regional levels, where 30.9% were in the same category. High housing costs consumed 18.0% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 53rd percentile.

Dean Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dean Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.9% houses and 5.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dean Park stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.1% and rented ones at 29.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,102, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Dean Park was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Dean Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Dean Park features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.0% of all households, including 42.5% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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

The area's university qualification rate was 20.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees were most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials were held by 37.6% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 25.8%. Educational participation was high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This included 10.6% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

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

The transport analysis indicates that there are 29 active transport stops operating within Dean Park. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 24 individual routes. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,465.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 149 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 209 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 50 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Dean Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Dean Park faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across age groups but particularly so among older cohorts. Approximately half of its total population (around 1,602 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most frequent medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 7.6% and 7.2% of residents respectively. About two-thirds of residents (68.6%) report no medical ailments, compared to 71.2% in Greater Sydney. Around one-sixth of Dean Park's population is aged 65 or over (530 people), higher than the 13.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Dean 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

Dean Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.1% of its population born overseas and 41.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Dean Park, comprising 60.3% of the population. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which makes up 4.3% of the population compared to 2.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (18.1%), Australian (17.4%), and English (15.5%). Notably, Hungarian is overrepresented at 2.8% in Dean Park compared to 0.3% regionally, Filipino at 9.1% compared to 10.3%, and Maltese at 3.5% compared to 1.7%.

Dean Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Dean Park has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group in Dean Park shows strong representation at 9.8%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 45-54 cohort is less prevalent at 9.7%. Between 2021 and present day, the 65-74 age group has grown from 8.3% to 9.8% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 13.4% to 12.3%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Dean Park. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 176 people (127%) from 139 to 316. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 95% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.