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 Feb 2026, the population of Floraville is estimated at around 1,831 people. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,814 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,813 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,346 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 93.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Floraville's population is expected to decline by 104 persons by 2041, while the 25 to 34 age group is projected to expand by 28 people over this period.

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 2014 and 2018, with an average of two approvals per year resulting in 14 dwellings over this five-year period. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs rather than market demand typically drive development. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Floraville had less construction activity compared to Rest of NSW during this time, with activity levels also below national patterns. Between 2014 and 2018, new building activity consisted of 50% detached houses and 50% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from the existing housing pattern of 89% houses. This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Floraville had approximately 300 people per dwelling approval during this period, indicating a low density market. With population projections showing stability or decline, housing demand pressures in Floraville are expected to remain reduced, 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

Three projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area: Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development, 364 Pacific Highway Townhouse Development, Lorikeet Ridge Estate, and Tiny Homes Trial.

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

Floraville has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3%. As of December 2025, 1,004 residents were employed and the unemployment rate was 2.2%, below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was at 69.8%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 27.0% of residents worked from home. Key industries of employment were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction had a particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence at 0.0%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3% and labour force increased by 2.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Floraville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023 indicates that Floraville suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $61,832 and an average of $80,930. This places Floraville among the highest in Australia, compared to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $67,310 (median) and $88,100 (average). Census data for 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes in Floraville cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 33.5% of locals (613 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income. Residents' strong earnings rank them 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 data, 88.6% of dwellings were houses while the remaining 11.4% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Floraville stood at 35.3%, with mortgaged properties at 47.7% and rented ones at 17.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,123, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Floraville was recorded at $405, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Floraville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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 Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

Floraville's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks, with 24.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (28.4%).

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 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by 14 different bus routes that collectively facilitate 185 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is deemed excellent, with residents typically residing 191 meters away from the nearest stop. Primarily a residential area, most Floraville residents commute outward using private vehicles as their dominant mode of transport at a rate of 96%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Floraville, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 27% of Floraville residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 26 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual 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, based on 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 at approximately 59% of the total population (1,078 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.9 and 8.5% of residents respectively. 67.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over (302 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than 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, as per the census data from June 2016, exhibited a cultural diversity profile below the average. The population was predominantly born in Australia, with 91.5%, and held citizenship at 95.1%. English was spoken exclusively at home by 96.3% of residents.

Christianity dominated religious affiliation, practiced by 56.3% of Floraville's population, compared to the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. Ancestral origins revealed Australian heritage as the highest, comprising 33.9%, followed by English at 31.5%, and Scottish at 8.9%. Notable disparities existed in Welsh (0.6% vs regional 0.5%), Australian Aboriginal (2.9% vs regional 4.6%), and Macedonian (0.1% vs regional 0.4%) groups' representations.

Floraville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Floraville is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 but closely matches Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Regional 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 11.0%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 13.2% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.8% to 14.3%, and the 45-54 group fell from 14.4% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Floraville's age structure, with the 25-34 group expected to grow by 7 people (to 216) and the 45-54 and 65-74 cohorts projected to decrease in population.