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, the estimated population of Gymea as of Nov 2025 is around 8,386. This reflects an increase of 167 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,219. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8,371 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 3,864 persons per square kilometer, placing Gymea in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gymea's 2.0% growth since census positions it within 2.1 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 suburb of Gymea expected to expand by 447 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 4.9% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Gymea has recorded around 38 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 194 homes were approved, with a further 15 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, one new resident arrives per new home constructed over these years.

This indicates that new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $522,000. In the current financial year, $3.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Gymea's primarily residential nature. New development consists of 26.0% detached dwellings and 74.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 45.0% houses. With around 225 people per dwelling approval, Gymea exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gymea is projected to add 409 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 15 projects likely impacting the area. Major 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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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Gymea performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Gymea has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0%.

As of June 2025, 4,816 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is higher at 65.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Construction employment levels are notably high at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, accommodation & food employs only 4.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.8%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. In the 12 months to Sep-22, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force by 3.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gymea's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Gymea's median income among taxpayers was $62,146 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $81,530 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Gymea would be approximately $69,983 (median) and $91,811 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Gymea cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 31.8% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,666 people), aligning with the regional average of 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence in Gymea, with 31.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, though strong earnings still 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Gymea, as per the latest Census evaluation, 44.9% of dwellings were houses while 55.2% comprised semi-detached units, apartments, and other types. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had no recorded houses or other dwellings at that time. Home ownership in Gymea stood at 33.3%, with mortgaged properties at 34.2% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $500, unlike Sydney metro which had no recorded figures for these metrics. Nationally, Gymea's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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

Educational qualifications in Gymea trail regional benchmarks, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (24.5%).

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. Gymea's 4 schools have combined enrollment reaching 1,685 students while the area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1079). The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 secondary, 1 K-12 school. With 20.1 school places per 100 residents, the area shows strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

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

Gymea has 45 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 25 individual routes, offering a total of 3,478 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 496 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 77 weekly trips per 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 young and elderly cohorts.

Common health conditions have a low prevalence here; arthritis affects 8.0% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.0%. A total of 4,956 people, or approximately 59%, have private health cover. In comparison, 71.4% of Gymea residents report no medical ailments, a figure notably higher than the 0% reported across Greater Sydney. The area has an 18.4% senior population (1,543 people), with seniors' health outcomes aligning with those of the general population and being above average overall.

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

Gymea's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 21.6% born overseas and 15.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gymea, at 58.7%. Notably, Judaism comprises 0.3%, higher than the regional average of None%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (27.1%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (9.7%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Russian is overrepresented at 0.9% compared to None% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% (None% regionally), and Polish at 0.9% (None% regionally).

Gymea's population is slightly older than the national pattern

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, Gymea has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (6.7% vs 5%) and a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (12.9% vs 15%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.8% to 10.8%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 12.5%. By 2041, Gymea's population is forecasted to experience substantial demographic changes. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 49%, reaching 835 people from the current 561. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 89% of this growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to decline in population.