Georges Hall

Population growth drivers in Georges Hall are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Georges Hall is estimated at around 10,660, reflecting an increase of 921 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,739. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 10,071 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 3,240 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Georges Hall's growth of 9.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (7.6%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving the area's primary population growth. AreaSearch is adopting 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Georges Hall's population is expected to increase by just below the median of Australian statistical areas, growing by 1,139 persons over the period, reflecting an overall increase of 5.2%.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Georges Hall when compared nationally

Georges Hall has seen approximately 66 new homes approved annually, with a total of 333 homes approved from financial year 2021 to 2025. As of June 2026, 39 homes have been approved this year. On average, 0.8 new residents per dwelling were recorded over the past five years.

The average construction value for new properties is $423,000. In the current financial year, there have been $8.8 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Georges Hall has seen elevated construction activity, with 21.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. New development consists of 35.0% detached dwellings and 65.0% attached dwellings. This shift from the current housing mix of 86.0% houses reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands.

With around 173 people per dwelling approval, Georges Hall is considered a growth area. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 550 residents by 2041. Current construction levels are expected to meet housing demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of nine such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Bankstown Central Masterplan, Parks for People Program - Bankstown, 77 Orchard Road Child Care Centre, and Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Project. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant:.

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The labour market performance in Georges Hall lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Georges Hall's workforce comprises diverse sectors with an unemployment rate of 7.5% as of December 2025. This rate is 3.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The area has seen estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of December 2025, 4,460 residents are employed while workforce participation stands at 61.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A notable 38.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows a particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 5.1% while labour force grew by 5.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and a marginal increase in unemployment. 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 Georges Hall's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

In financial year 2023, Georges Hall suburb had a median taxpayer income of $50,860 and an average income of $64,768. These figures are lower than the national averages of $60,817 for Greater Sydney's median and $83,003 for its average. By September 2025, with an 8.86% increase in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,366 (median) and $70,506 (average). According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes ranked at the 19th percentile ($650 weekly), while household incomes were at the 52nd percentile. Income distribution showed that 32.0% of Georges Hall's population (3,411 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

Georges Hall's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Georges Hall stood at 40.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.6% and rented ones at 19.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Georges Hall was $520, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Georges Hall's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 84.4% of all households, consisting of 46.1% couples with children, 21.2% couples without children, and 15.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.6%, with lone person households at 14.5% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Georges Hall exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 21.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (22.3%). Educational participation is high, with 36.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.8% in primary, 10.4% in secondary, and 5.7% in tertiary education.

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

Georges Hall has 65 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that together facilitate 575 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 132 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Georges Hall being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 90% of residents. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 38.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 82 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Georges Hall is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Georges Hall demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 53% of Georges Hall residents have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (5.4%), with 75.7% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Georges Hall has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 18.3%, or 1,950 people, than Greater Sydney's 15.4%.

Georges Hall is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Georges Hall has a high level of cultural diversity, with 32.9% of its population born overseas and 52.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Georges Hall, making up 55.5% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, comprising 27.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Lebanese (19.6%), Other (18.0%), and Australian (15.9%). Notably, Vietnamese (6.0%) and Greek (5.1%) populations in Georges Hall are higher than regional averages of 1.8% and 1.9%, respectively, while Macedonian is at 2.0%.

Georges Hall's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Georges Hall's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Georges Hall has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.9% to 15.4%, while the population aged 85 and over has decreased from 3.5% to 2.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Georges Hall's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 64%, adding 190 residents to reach a total of 489. Residents aged 65 and over are expected to drive 57% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Meanwhile, the populations aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decline.