Floraville

Floraville 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 February 2026, the population of the suburb of Floraville is estimated at around 1,831 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,814 people, representing a rise of 17 individuals (0.9%). The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,813 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,346 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 93% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For demographic projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Looking ahead, demographic trends indicate an overall population decline for the suburb of Floraville over the period from 2026 to 2041. According to these projections, the area's population is expected to decrease by 100 persons by the year 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow during this time, notably the 25 to 34 age group which is projected to expand by 27 people.

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

Floraville experienced limited development activity between 2016-2020 with an average of two approvals per year, resulting in 14 dwellings over this five-year period. This low level reflects its rural nature where development is driven by local housing needs rather than broader market demand. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national patterns, Floraville shows significantly less construction activity. New building activity was equally split between detached houses (50%) and attached dwellings (50%), marking a shift from the existing 89% house dominance, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The area has approximately 300 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. With population projections showing stability or decline, Floraville is expected to have reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Floraville should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Floraville 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 three major projects that may impact this region. Key projects are Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development, 364 Pacific Highway Townhouse Development, Lorikeet Ridge Estate, and Tiny Homes Trial. The following details those most relevant.

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

Floraville has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of September 2025. This rate is 2.4 percentage points lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

The employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. Workforce participation in Floraville is high, at 70.3%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses, 27.0% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction has a particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6% and labour force increased by 3.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Floraville's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Floraville had a median taxpayer income of $61,832 and an average of $80,930. This places Floraville among the highest in Australia, compared to Rest of NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Floraville would be approximately $67,310 (median) and $88,100 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, incomes in Floraville cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. The predominant earnings cohort spans 33.5% of locals (613 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income. Residents rank within the 76th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Floraville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 88.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 11.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Floraville's home ownership rate stood at 35.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.7% and rented ones at 17.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,123, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was $405, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Floraville's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 77.3% of all households, including 41.5% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 19.9% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Floraville performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Floraville's residents aged 15+ with university degrees (24.3%) slightly trail NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.4% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 28.4%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (12.0%), secondary (8.9%), and tertiary (4.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Floraville has 14 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 14 unique routes, offering a total of 185 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 191 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. Most Floraville residents commute outside the area, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 96%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 27% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 26 trips per day, translating to about 13 weekly trips per stop.

Floraville'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

Floraville's health metrics are close to national benchmarks according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 59% of the total population (1,078 people) having it, compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.9 and 8.5% of residents respectively. A total of 67.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 16.7% of residents aged 65 and over (305 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

The latest Census data sees Floraville placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Floraville had a cultural diversity index below average, with 91.5% of its population born in Australia, 95.1% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Floraville, comprising 56.3% of people, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.9%), English (31.5%), and Scottish (8.9%).

Notably, Welsh was overrepresented at 0.6%, Australian Aboriginal was underrepresented at 2.9%, and Macedonian was underrepresented at 0.1%.

Floraville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Floraville is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Floraville has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (5.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 25-34 grew from 8.7% to 10.9%, while the 35-44 age group increased from 13.2% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.8% to 14.3%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 14.4% to 12.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Floraville's age structure. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 45%, reaching 45 people from its current figure of 31. Conversely, the 45-54 and 65-74 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.