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 Feb 2026, the population of Douglas Park is estimated at around 1,700. This reflects an increase of 314 people from the 2021 Census figure of 1,386. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,556 in Jun 2024 and 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 63 persons per square kilometer. Douglas Park's growth of 22.7% since the 2021 Census exceeded both state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Future population trends predict exceptional growth by 2041, with the suburb expected to expand by 3,540 persons, reflecting an increase of 199.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Douglas Park among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis shows Douglas Park had around 16 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 82 homes. In FY26 so far, 19 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built resulted in approximately 2.3 new residents per year on average between FY21 and FY25.

New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $462,000, slightly above the regional average. $1.5 million in commercial approvals were registered in FY26. Compared to Greater Sydney, Douglas Park has about three-quarters the building activity per person but ranks among the 92nd percentile nationally. This reflects strong developer confidence in the area.

New development consists of 90% detached houses and 10% townhouses or apartments. The location has approximately 66 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Douglas Park will gain 3,396 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may not keep pace with population 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. Key projects include New Schools in Panorama (2023), Panorama North Wilton (2025), Wilton Greens Estate (2024), and Douglas Park Memorial Park (2026). The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Douglas Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Douglas Park has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 0.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 8.2%. As of December 2025974 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 3.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 77.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 28.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment were construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area had a particular specialization in construction with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level, while professional & technical services had limited presence at 5.1% compared to 11.5% regionally.

Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 8.2%, labour force by 8.4%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Douglas Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Douglas Park's median income among taxpayers is $50,314. The average income in the suburb is $62,122. This is below the national average. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Douglas Park would be approximately $54,772 (median) and $67,626 (average) as of September 2025. According to census data, household incomes rank at the 80th percentile ($2,250 weekly). Income distribution shows that 27.5% of Douglas Park's population (467 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. A significant 38.3% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income. 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

The dwelling structure in Douglas Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Douglas Park stood at 41.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (49.0%) or rented (9.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,368, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $446, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Douglas Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $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 account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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 at 28.6%, comprising primary education (10.7%), secondary education (8.7%), and tertiary education (3.9%).

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, served by 21 routes offering 1,966 weekly passenger trips. These stops are a mix of train and bus services. Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 341 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 28.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes is 280 trips per day on average, equating to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Douglas Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Douglas Park's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. AreaSearch assessed mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, finding the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average among older cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~875 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.6 and 8.2% of residents respectively, while 66.6% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (307 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than 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 population showed low cultural diversity, with 87.6% born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 69.2%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.7%), English (27.9%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, Croatian (1.2%) Maltese (1.3%), and Macedonian (0.8%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.7%, 1.0%, and 0.4% respectively.

Douglas Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Douglas Park is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 13.2% of the population in Douglas Park, compared to a lower prevalence of the 25-34 cohort at 7.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.6% to 15.1%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 8.8% to 7.4%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts in Douglas Park, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 236%, reaching 795 people from an initial figure of 236.