Hassall Grove

Hassall Grove has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Hassall Grove is around 4,575. This figure represents a 174 person increase from the 2021 Census count of 4,401 people, marking a 4.0% growth rate. AreaSearch validated this estimate using resident population data from June 2024 ABS ERP release and additional new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 3,750 persons per square kilometer, placing Hassall Grove in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth rate is close to that of its SA3 area, differing by only 1.2 percentage points. Overseas migration contributed around 53.0% of Hassall Grove's population gains recently.

AreaSearch projects future population trends using ABS/Geoscience Australia data for each SA2 area (released in 2024 with a base year of 2022) and NSW State Government projections for areas not covered by this data (released in 2022 with a base year of 2021). These projections indicate an overall population decline of 262 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to increase by 215 people over this period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Hassall Grove has experienced around 18 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Approximately 90 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY26. Despite a falling population during this period, new supply appears to be keeping up with demand, offering buyers good choice.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $254,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. This financial year has seen $919,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove shows 58.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. Recent construction comprises 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 301 people per dwelling approval, Hassall Grove is characterized as a low density area. Population projections indicating stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures in the future, potentially benefiting potential buyers.

Hassall Grove 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 eight projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Mirvac's Marsden Park Residential Development, Stockland's Elara Masterplanned Community, Plumpton Central, and Marsden Park Strategic Town Centre. The following list outlines those most relevant.

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Hassall Grove has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Hassall Grove has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.5%. As of September 2025, 2,521 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is 74.6%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents, 25.6%, work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.2%, compared to 11.5% regionally. Local employment opportunities appear limited, indicated by the working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.5% while labour force grew by 4.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney's employment rose by 2.1%, labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hassall Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Hassall Grove had a median taxpayer income of $54,110 and an average income of $59,883 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was below the national average, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,904 (median) and $65,189 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranked at the 66th percentile ($2,018 weekly), while personal income was at the 46th percentile. Income analysis showed that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 42.6% of the community (1,948 individuals). This pattern was similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupied this range. High housing costs consumed 17.4% of income, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 64th percentile.

Hassall Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Hassall Grove's dwellings, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hassall Grove stood at 20.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.9% and rented ones at 29.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Hassall Grove was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hassall Grove's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 at $410.

Hassall Grove features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.6% of all households, consisting of couples with children (52.0%), couples without children (17.9%), and single parent families (16.7%). Non-family households make up the remaining 12.4%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Hassall Grove fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 21.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 32.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (23.0%). Educational participation is high at 33.1%, with 11.6% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hassall Grove has 28 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that together facilitate 922 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 163 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars (86%), while 7% use trains. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, at 25.6%, work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 131 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Hassall Grove are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Hassall Grove's health indicators show below-average outcomes, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average, particularly for asthma (8.2%) and diabetes (6.9%). Private health cover is relatively low at 51% of the total population (~2,316 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

While 73.0% of residents report being clear of medical ailments, this is lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (11.3%, or 516 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. National rankings for health outcomes are broadly in line with the general population.

Hassall Grove is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hassall Grove has a high cultural diversity, with 39.6% of its population born overseas and 42.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Hassall Grove, comprising 59.5% of people. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 9.8% versus 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.9%, regional average: 16.0%), Australian (18.7%) and English (15.8%). Notably, Filipino (10.3% vs regional 2.0%), Samoan (2.6% vs 0.5%) and Hungarian (0.6% vs 0.3%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Hassall Grove.

Hassall Grove hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Hassall Grove has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (17.8%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.9%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 12.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 5.9% to 7.9%, while the 15-24 age group has risen from 16.5% to 17.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 14.2% to 12.8%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 15.3% to 14.2%. Demographic projections suggest that Hassall Grove's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 135%, adding 184 residents and reaching a total of 322. This growth is driven entirely by demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older representing all anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45-54 age group and the 0-4 age cohort.