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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Grasmere is $2.50m. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Grasmere has an estimated 2,089 residents. That puts 384 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Grasmere is estimated to have a population of roughly 2,089, based on AreaSearch address validation and broader ABS updates following the Census. This represents a reduction of 16 people (0.8%) from the 2021 Census tally of 2,105 people. AreaSearch established an estimated resident population of 2,088 by combining address checks since the Census with ABS ERP data from June 2025. With a population density of 384 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains ample physical space and capacity for prospective development. Recent population gains were largely underpinned by overseas migration, which made up around 66.0% of total additions.
Population projections for each SA2 area are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 where necessary. Age-specific growth rates from these datasets are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Under these aggregated SA2 projections, the suburb of Grasmere is anticipated to experience strong growth in the top national quartile, adding 580 persons by 2041, which equates to an expansion of 27.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential construction in Grasmere has averaged approximately 1 new home per year, generating roughly 5 homes across the last 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no new approvals have been registered. Given the recent population reduction, incoming residential stock has generally aligned with demand to maintain buyer selection. In addition, $509,000 in commercial development has been authorized during the current financial year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the market. Residential building volumes in Grasmere are significantly constrained relative to Greater Sydney, sitting 86.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark.
This subdued construction environment tends to bolster property values and buyer competition for existing dwellings. Construction rates are similarly suppressed against national figures, pointing to established local conditions and potential development restrictions. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Grasmere is anticipated to gain 579 residents by 2041. Should current building rates persist, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Grasmere
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Grasmere, worth an estimated $200 million. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.4 billion. 28 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, planning programs, and major works play a crucial role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 projects expected to influence the district, including the Camden Community Nursery, West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (servicing Gledswood Hills), Spring Farm Riverside, and the Camden Civic Centre Renewal, with key details provided below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (servicing Gledswood Hills)
Sydney Water has completed the upgrade of the West Camden Water Recycling Plant, doubling capacity to 32 ML/d to serve approximately 176,000 people and support growth across the catchment, including temporary flows from the South West Growth Area until the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre is operational. Delivery partners were Downer and BMD. Commissioning commenced in late 2024 with construction completion in mid-2025.
Camden Community Nursery
The Camden Community Nursery is a purpose-built facility designed to support local biodiversity through the propagation of native plants. It serves as an educational hub providing workshops on sustainable gardening, environmental conservation, and local flora management for the community and schools.
Camden Town Centre Enhancements
Revitalization of Camden's historic town centre with improved streetscapes, public spaces, heritage conservation, and enhanced retail and dining precincts. The project aims to strengthen Camden's role as a regional centre while preserving its historic character and community identity.
Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie)
Final stages of the established Camden Lakeside golf course community, delivering premium residential lots overlooking the lake and fairways.
Spring Farm Riverside
A flagship masterplanned community by Cornish Group comprising 1,100 residential lots alongside the Nepean River, featuring elevated positions with views over Springs Lake and Razorback Mountain. The precinct includes 185 hectares of parklands with boardwalks, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and 24km of bike paths and walkways.
Camden Civic Centre Renewal
A $9.9 million renewal and upgrade of the Camden Civic Centre to modernise the facility and improve its amenities for community and cultural events. The project is funded by the NSW Government and Camden Council.
Camden Town Centre Urban Design Framework
A framework to guide the future development of the Camden Town Centre, focusing on enhancing its unique heritage character while accommodating growth. The plan addresses building design, public spaces, and traffic management.
Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade including construction of a new roundabout, stormwater drainage works, pavement construction, provision of shared pathway, reconstruction of traffic islands at the intersection of Macarthur Road and Camden Bypass exit, watermain adjustment, and landscaping works to improve local traffic flow and connectivity in the growing Spring Farm area.
925 residents of Grasmere are employed, from a labour force of 945. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 51.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Grasmere possesses a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and 7.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 925 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%). Based on Census responses, a high 39.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Local workers are primarily concentrated in construction, education & training, along with health care & social assistance. Workforce specialization is particularly elevated in construction, where local representation is 2.2 times the metropolitan proportion. In contrast, the finance & insurance sector is less visible, engaging only 2.0% of Grasmere workers compared to 7.3% across Greater Sydney. A comparison between resident workers and Census workplace tallies highlights the suburban character of the area, which provides limited employment opportunities within its borders. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 7.3% while the labour pool grew by 7.5%, shifting the unemployment rate upward by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9%, the labour force increased by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Looking forward, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project an expansion in nationwide employment of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral projections against Grasmere's current industry composition indicates prospective local job growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this illustrative model relies on simple weighting rather than localized demographic modeling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Grasmere is $1,652 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $543 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $32,336 a year against an average of $39,640. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Grasmere below the Australian benchmark. The median income among local taxpayers is $32,336 while the average sits at $39,640, compared to Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates suggest earnings have advanced to roughly $35,673 (median) and $43,731 (average). According to 2021 Census metrics, individual earnings ranked at the 6th percentile ($543 weekly), whereas household receipts reached the 44th percentile.
Earnings distribution shows 26.2% of locals (547 individuals) in the $400 - 799 bracket, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort forms the largest share at 30.9%. The local community features a mix of lower-income earners (36.2%) and high-earning households (31.5%). Housing affordability remains challenging with 82.8% of income retained after housing costs, placing the area in the 44th percentile, while its SEIFA income score falls into the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Grasmere had 629 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 2% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $116 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,831 a month. Rent absorbs 7.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 39.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Grasmere at the most recent Census was composed of 70.1% standalone houses and 29.8% other dwelling types including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro recorded 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternate formats. Outright home ownership stood at 50.8%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro rate, with 42.3% of residences held under a mortgage and 6.9% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,831 against the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while weekly median rent was $116 compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. Nationally, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Grasmere counted 629 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 71.1%, consisting of 33.7% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent households. The remaining 28.9% are non-family arrangements, predominantly single-person households at 28.4% alongside group living at 1.1%. An average of 2.6 persons reside in each household, slightly under the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Grasmere hold a university qualification, including 15.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in the locality sits below regional levels, with 21.0% of residents possessing a higher education degree compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor qualifications form the largest segment at 15.2%, with postgraduate awards at 3.6% and graduate diplomas representing 2.2%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, as 33.8% of persons aged 15+ hold trade credentials, comprising 24.0% with certificates and 9.8% with advanced diplomas. A total of 21.8% of the resident population is enrolled in educational programs. This student cohort includes 7.0% attending secondary schools, 6.6% in primary education, and 4.5% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Grasmere reaches 13 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 480 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Grasmere is served by 13 active public transport stops providing bus connections across 15 separate routes, delivering 164 weekly services. Transport convenience is moderate, with residents located an average of 480 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential layout, outbound commuting is standard, with private vehicles serving as the principal travel method at 96%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.9 per dwelling, outperforming the metropolitan average, while 39.1% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census during a period affected by COVID-19. Across all transit lines, service frequency averages 23 trips per day, which provides approximately 12 weekly trips for each individual stop.
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55.4% of residents in Grasmere report no long-term health condition. 24.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 42.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 10.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality and chronic illness rates show notable health challenges, with common medical conditions present throughout the community and concentrated heavily among older residents. Private health insurance participation is low, encompassing roughly 43% of the population (~892 people), compared with 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationwide. Arthritis and heart disease represent the most prevalent long-term conditions, affecting 12.0 and 7.4% of residents respectively, while 55.4% reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents of working age generally demonstrate sound health with low rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 44.1% of the population (921 people), well above the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, and while health challenges exist within this demographic, their outcomes rank lower nationally than the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Grasmere is largely Australian-born, at 83.1% of residents, with 8.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (26.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Grasmere is relatively low, with 83.1% of the community born in Australia, 94.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 83.4% of local residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The leading reported ancestries among Grasmere residents are English at 30.9% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 19.0%), Australian at 26.9% (above the 17.8% regional figure), and Irish at 7.9%. Several smaller cultural backgrounds also show higher representation than the broader metropolitan area, including Maltese at 3.3% (against 1.0% regionally), alongside Welsh and Serbian each accounting for 0.9% (compared to 0.4% and 0.5% respectively across Greater Sydney).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Grasmere is 59, older than 98% of areas nationally. 17.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Grasmere exhibits an older demographic profile relative to the broader metropolitan area. Projections updated to August 2026 show that retirees and seniors (65+) represent 44.1% of the community, whereas Greater Sydney records 15.5%, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 10.1% compared to 31.4% regionally. The median age remains at an estimated 59 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census, standing 22 years above the Greater Sydney Census median of 37 and higher than the Australian median of 38 at that time. The proportion of children and youth (0 - 24) has shifted from 22.2% at the Census to an estimated 24.0%.
Moving toward 2041, the senior population (65+) is projected to see the largest increase, adding 566 residents (61%) to reach 1,487, while numbers for young to middle-aged adults and younger cohorts (0 - 24) are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Grasmere
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,105 at the 2021 Census → 2,089 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11746). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.