Gymea

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Gymea's population is estimated at around 8,398 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 179 people (2.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,219 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8,385, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,870 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gymea's 2.2% growth since census positions it within 1.7 percentage points of the SA4 region (3.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 56.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 448 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 4.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Gymea recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Gymea recorded around 38 residential properties granted approval per year. Approximately 191 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY26. On average, one new resident arrives per year for each new home constructed over these five years, indicating that new construction is matching or outpacing demand.

This offers buyers more options while enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $522,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, $1.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. New building activity shows 29.0% detached houses and 71.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 45.0% houses.

This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 225 people per dwelling approval, Gymea exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Future projections, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, suggest Gymea will add approximately 398 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Gymea has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of fifteen projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include President Private Hospital Redevelopment, Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3), Gymea Hotel Redevelopment, and Workway Trade Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Gymea has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 1.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2%.

As of September 2025, there were 4,833 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 65.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Construction shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food has limited presence at 4.3% compared to the regional level of 5.8%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, labour force increased by 1.1%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from NSW to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, as of May 25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gymea's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

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

The suburb of Gymea has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for the financial year ending 30 June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Gymea is $62,146, with an average income of $81,530. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year ending 30 June 2023, estimated current incomes would be approximately $67,652 (median) and $88,754 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows that income in Gymea clusters around the 74th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 31.8% of Gymea's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly range, with a further 31.0% earning over $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 17.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Gymea displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with strong rates of outright home ownership

In Gymea, as per the latest Census evaluation, 44.9% of dwellings were houses while 55.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Gymea stood at 33.3%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 34.2% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, whereas the median weekly rent figure was recorded as $500. Compared nationally, Gymea's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Gymea has a typical household mix, with a median household size of 2.5 people

Family households constitute 70.8% of all households, including 32.7% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.2%, with lone person households at 26.8% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people.

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

Gymea Trail residents aged 15 and above have 29.6% with university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.5% of residents, including advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (24.5%). Educational participation is high with 26.1% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (9.1%), secondary (6.4%), and tertiary (4.0%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gymea has 49 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 27 different routes that facilitate 3,825 weekly passenger trips in total. The city's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average situated just 158 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency across all routes averages 546 trips, which translates to about 78 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Gymea is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Gymea shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups.

Common health conditions have low prevalence: arthritis affects 8%, asthma impacts 7%, and 71.4% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 0%. Private health cover stands at 59% (4,964 people). The area has 18.4% residents aged 65 and over (1,545 people), with seniors' health outcomes mirroring the general population's profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Gymea was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gymea's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.6% of its population born overseas and 15.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gymea, comprising 58.7% of the population. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.3% of Gymea's population.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.1%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (9.7%). Notably, Russian (0.9%) Hungarian (0.4%), and Polish (0.9%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Gymea compared to regional averages.

Gymea's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Gymea is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age group is over-represented in Gymea at 6.7%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.9%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.8% to 10.8% of Gymea's population, while the 45-54 age group has declined from 13.3% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Gymea. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 48%, from 562 to 834 people, leading the demographic shift. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 89% of this growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.