Hassall Grove

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

As of Feb 2026, the population of Hassall Grove is estimated at around 4,575, reflecting a 174 person increase since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 4,401 people in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,476 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 3,750 persons per square kilometer, placing Hassall Grove in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 4.0% growth since census is within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.2%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Hassall Grove.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to decline by 261 persons according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 age group are anticipated to grow, with a projection of an increase of 220 people in this cohort.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Hassall Grove has experienced around 18 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 91 homes were approved, with an additional 12 so far in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $254,000, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers compared to regional norms. This financial year, there have been $919,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting 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. Given population projections indicating stability or decline, Hassall Grove should see reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may influence this region. Notable projects include Mirvac's Marsden Park Residential Development, Stockland's Elara Masterplanned Community, Plumpton Central, and Marsden Park Strategic Town Centre. The following list details 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. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2%. As of December 2025, 2,519 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 74.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high 25.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services had limited presence, with 4.2% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while labour force grew by 2.6%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Hassall Grove. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Hassall Grove's employment mix indicates 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

Hassall Grove's median taxpayer income is $54,110 and average is $59,883 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Estimates for September 2025, considering an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since FY2023, are approximately $58,904 (median) and $65,189 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Hassall Grove's household income ranks at the 66th percentile ($2,018 weekly), with personal income at the 46th percentile. Income analysis shows that 42.6% of individuals earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range (1,948 individuals). This is similar to metropolitan regions where 30.9% fall into this earnings band. Housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings result in 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hassall Grove stood at 20.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (49.9%) or rented (29.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Hassall Grove was recorded at $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hassall Grove's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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, including 52.0% couples with children, 17.9% couples without children, and 16.7% single parent families. 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, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.6% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 5.5% in 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 bus services. These are covered by 14 routes offering 922 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents usually 163 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars dominate at 86%, with trains used by 7%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, above regional averages.

In 2021 Census data (possibly influenced by COVID-19), 25.6% of residents worked from home. Service frequency averaged 131 trips daily across all routes, about 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 among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,316 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.2%) and diabetes (6.9%). 73.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. Hassall Grove has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 11.4%, 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 level of cultural diversity, with 39.6% of its population born overseas and 42.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Hassall Grove is Christianity, comprising 59.5% of the population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 9.8% of Hassall Grove's population versus 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (23.9%), Australian (18.7%), and English (15.8%). Notably, Filipino (10.3%) and Samoan (2.6%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.0% and 0.5%, respectively. Hungarian population is also higher than the regional average at 0.6%.

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

Hassall Grove's median age is 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 percentage of residents aged 15-24 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.9%). This 15-24 concentration is above the national average of 12.5%. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in the period between the 2021 Census and June 2022, the percentage of residents aged 65-74 increased from 5.9% to 8.0%, while the 15-24 cohort rose from 16.5% to 17.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 14.2% to 12.8% and the 5-14 group fell from 15.3% to 14.0%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Hassall Grove's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 140%, adding 192 residents to reach a total of 330. This growth will be 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 and 55-64 cohorts.