Douglas Park

Douglas Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Douglas Park is around 1,521. This figure reflects a growth of 135 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,386. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 1,429 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of an additional 13 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 56 persons per square kilometer. Douglas Park's growth rate of 9.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as natural growth and overseas migration also being positive contributors.

AreaSearch is utilising ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections predict exceptional growth for Douglas Park over the period to 2041, with an expected expansion of 2,554 persons, reflecting a total increase of 161.9%.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Douglas Park when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Douglas Park has experienced around 16 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 82 homes. As of FY-26, 28 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting supply and demand are well-matched in the area. The average construction value of new homes is $462,000, moderately above regional levels.

In FY-26, $1.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Douglas Park has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 92nd percentile nationally. Construction activity is predominantly standalone homes at 90.0%, maintaining the area's traditional low density character. With approximately 66 people per approval, Douglas Park reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 2,462 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Douglas Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include new schools in Panorama, Panorama North Wilton, Wilton Greens Estate, and Douglas Park Memorial Park. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Douglas Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Douglas Park has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.0% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.1%.

This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025820 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 3.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 28.4% of residents worked from home.

However, Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents comprised construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area had particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. Professional & technical services were under-represented, with only 5.1% of Douglas Park's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The area appeared to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 5.1% alongside labour force increasing by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Douglas Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, were mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Douglas Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years. It was noted that this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Douglas Park had a median income among taxpayers of $50,314 with the average level at $62,122. This is lower than national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since June 30, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,506 (median) and $68,533 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household incomes rank at the 80th percentile with $2,250 weekly earnings. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 27.5% of Douglas Park's community, consistent with broader trends across metropolitan regions showing 30.9% in the same category. A significant 38.3% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 82nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Douglas Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Douglas Park was at 41.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.0% and rented dwellings at 9.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,368, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Douglas Park was $446, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Douglas Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,368 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 84.1% of all households, including 44.3% couples with children, 30.7% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.9%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households comprising 0.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 17.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (33.3%). Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.7% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Douglas Park has 38 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 21 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,966 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 341 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature, with car being the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 28.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 280 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Douglas Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Douglas Park shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national averages.

Common health conditions are less prevalent here compared to the general population but higher among older residents at risk. Private health cover is relatively low at 52% of the total population (around 783 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.6% and 8.2% of residents respectively. 66.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (284 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges, ranking lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Douglas Park is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Douglas Park's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Douglas Park, accounting for 69.2% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.7%, regional average: 17.8%), English (27.9%, regional average: 19.0%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, Croatian (1.2% vs regional 0.7%), Maltese (1.3% vs regional 1.0%), and Macedonian (0.8% vs regional 0.4%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Douglas Park.

Douglas Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Douglas Park is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 14.0% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 6.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.6% to 16.1%, and the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 13.5% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 8.8% to 6.4%, and the 0 to 4 age group has fallen from 5.4% to 3.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Douglas Park, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 222%, reaching 730 people from its current figure of 226.