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 Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Georges Hall statistical area (Lv2) is around 10,656. This figure reflects an increase of 917 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,739. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 10,071 in Jun 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,238 persons per square kilometer, placing Georges Hall (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 9.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region at 7.5% and the state level, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Georges Hall (SA2).

For future projections until 2041, 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Georges Hall (SA2) is expected to grow by 1,114 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 4.6% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Georges Hall has seen approximately 66 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 334 homes were approved, with another 32 approved so far in FY-26. Each year, an average of 0.8 new residents per dwelling was recorded over the past five financial years.

This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with demand or even exceeding it, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current expectations. The average construction value of new properties in Georges Hall is $423,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In the current financial year, there have been $8.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Georges Hall has recorded elevated construction levels, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The new development in Georges Hall consists of 34.0% detached dwellings and 66.0% attached dwellings, a significant shift from the current housing mix of 86.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 170 people per dwelling approval, Georges Hall exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that Georges Hall will gain approximately 489 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth beyond current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects expected to influence the area. Notable ones are 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 most relevant.

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

Georges Hall has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 7.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4%.

As of September 2025, 46.4% of residents are participating in the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%, indicating room for improvement. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.9% versus the regional average of 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 4.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth at 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Georges Hall had a median income among taxpayers of $50,860 and an average income of $64,768. Both figures are below the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $55,366 and average income $70,506 by the latter date. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, individual incomes in Georges Hall lag at the 19th percentile with weekly earnings of $650, while household incomes perform better at the 52nd percentile. Income distribution shows that 32.0% of the population, equating to 3,409 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Georges Hall, with only 81.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Georges Hall, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 61.5% houses and 38.4% 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 in the area was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,240. Median weekly rent in Georges Hall was recorded at $520, compared to Sydney metro's figure of $425. 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 constitute 84.4% of all households, including 46.1% couples with children, 21.2% couples without children, and 15.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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 prevalent, 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 education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing 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 transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 132 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 82 trips per day, which equates to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Georges Hall's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Georges Hall. Prevalence of common health conditions among the general population is low but exceeds the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 53%, affecting about 5,600 people, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 49.5%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.2% and 5.4% of residents respectively. A total of 75.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.8% across Greater Sydney. Georges Hall has 18.2% of its population aged 65 and over (1,939 people), which is higher than the 15.8% recorded in Greater Sydney.

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, accounting for 55.5% of the population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 27.6% versus 27.9%.

The top three represented 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 the regional averages of 8.5% and 3.4%, respectively. Additionally, the Macedonian population is slightly higher at 2.0%.

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

Georges Hall has a median age of 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Georges Hall has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.9% to 15.1%, while the population aged 85+ has declined from 3.5% to 2.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Georges Hall's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 85+ is projected to grow by 60%, adding 185 people to reach a total of 495. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 59% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the populations aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decline.