Georgetown (NSW)

Georgetown has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Georgetown (NSW) is estimated to be around 2,088 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 16 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,072. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025). This results in a population density ratio of 3,796 persons per square kilometer, placing Georgetown in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this growth has been overseas migration.

For future projections, AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia data for SA2 areas (released in 2024 with a base year of 2022), and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by the ABS data (released in 2022 with a base year of 2021). Based on these aggregations, Georgetown is expected to increase its population by 262 persons to reach 2,350 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.3% over the 16-year period.

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

Georgetown has received around 6 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling approximately 30 homes. As of April 2026, 3 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost value for new homes is $510,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $241,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity.

Compared to the Rest of NSW and nationally, Georgetown has approximately half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 48th percentile for areas assessed, implying limited buyer choices. This is reflective of the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. In terms of housing types, Georgetown shows a shift towards compact living with 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, differing from its current pattern of 86.0% houses. This change may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Georgetown has around 342 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 257 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment, Waratah Park Masterplan, Hunter Indoor Sports Centre (HISC), and Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The employment landscape in Georgetown shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Georgetown has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,207 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Georgetown is 72.2%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicate that 28.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, health care & social assistance has an employment level 1.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0% compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as suggested by the ratio of working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, Georgetown's labour force increased by 0.7%, while employment decreased by 0.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 1.2%, labour force fall by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 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. Applying these projections to Georgetown's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Georgetown suburb's income level is above national average, as per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Georgetown is $61,717, with average income at $74,134. This compares to Regional NSW's figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $68,086 (median) and $81,785 (average). From the 2021 Census, incomes in Georgetown cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. Predominant income cohort spans 36.5% of locals (762 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring broader area's 29.9%. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, with disposable income at the 65th percentile and SEIFA income ranking placing Georgetown in the 6th decile.

Georgetown is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Georgetown's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Georgetown was at 27.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.6% and rented ones at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $423, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Georgetown's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Georgetown features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.0% of all households, including 26.7% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 25.9% and group households comprising 6.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Georgetown shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Georgetown's residents aged 15 and above have a university qualification rate of 32.7%, exceeding the Rest of NSW's 21.3% and SA4 region's 26.1%. The area's educational advantage is notable with bachelor degrees being the most common at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.6% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (25.4%). Educational participation is high in the area, with 27.8% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 7.7% in primary education, 7.6% in tertiary education, and 5.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Georgetown's public transport analysis indicates 14 active stops in operation, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 22 unique routes, offering a total of 691 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents typically residing 138 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Georgetown residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode at 92%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm. Notably, 28% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 98 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Georgetown is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Georgetown faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across younger and older age cohorts, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,173 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues impacting 12.6% of residents and asthma impacting 8.7%. 66.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (208 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Georgetown is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Georgetown's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.8% of its population born in Australia, 92.9% being citizens, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Georgetown, comprising 45.9% of people. However, there's an overrepresentation in Other religions, which makes up 0.7% compared to Regional NSW's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (31.2%), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (10.4%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as are Macedonian (0.7% vs 0.4%) and Polish (0.9% vs 0.5%) groups.

Georgetown's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Georgetown's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Regional NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Georgetown at 21.6%, compared to the Regional NSW average, while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 6.7%. This concentration of young residents is well above the national average of 14.6%. Following the Census conducted on August 3rd, 2021, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.4 years to 35. The 25-34 age group has grown from 18.0% to 21.6%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 14.6% to 17.1%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.3%, and the 85+ group dropped from 1.2% to 0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Georgetown's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 27%, adding 119 residents to reach 571. Conversely, the 15-24 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.