Hassall Grove

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

As of Nov 2025, Hassall Grove's population is estimated at around 4,578, reflecting an increase of 177 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for the suburb from surrounding areas was 4,401 in Jun 2024, with AreaSearch validating 17 new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 3,752 persons per square kilometer, placing Hassall Grove in the upper quartile nationally. The suburb's growth rate of 4.0% since the 2021 Census exceeded its SA3 area's 3.1%, indicating it as a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% to overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Hassall Grove, released in Jun 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

Population projections indicate a decline of 253 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group projected to increase by 213 people.

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, shows Hassall Grove has experienced around 18 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years to June 2021. This totals an estimated 93 homes. So far in FY-26 (July 2021 - June 2022), 5 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $254,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year, $1.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hassall Grove records 63.0% more development activity per person. New development consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 249 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population projections show stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers in Hassall Grove.

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 8 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones are Mirvac Marsden Park Residential Development, Stockland Elara Masterplanned Community, Plumpton Central, and Marsden Park Strategic Town Centre. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The employment landscape in Hassall Grove shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Hassall Grove's workforce is skilled with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.1% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 5.9% over the past year.

By June 2025, the unemployment rate rose to 6.1%, 0.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 63.5%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing, with the latter being particularly notable at 1.8 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, comprising only 4.2% of Hassall Grove's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.9%, while labour force grew by 6.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local projections suggesting Hassall Grove's employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Hassall Grove's median income among taxpayers was $54,110 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $59,883 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Sydney had median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Hassall Grove's median income would be approximately $60,933 and the average around $67,434, accounting for a 12.61% increase based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Hassall Grove's household income ranked at the 66th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,018. Personal income was at the 46th percentile. The $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket dominated Hassall Grove with 42.6% of residents (1,950 people), similar to the broader area where 30.9% fell into this bracket. High housing costs consumed 17.4% of income in Hassall Grove, yet strong earnings 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hassall Grove was at 20.5%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (49.9%) or rented (29.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Hassall Grove's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed 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 constitute the remaining 12.4%, with lone person households at 11.3% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 21.4% compared to 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 prominent, with 32.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 23.0%. Educational participation is high at 33.1%, including 11.6% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 1,191 students: St Clare's Catholic High School and Hassall Grove Public School. These schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 963) with balanced educational opportunities. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 26.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.0, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Hassall Grove has 22 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that collectively facilitate 874 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 163 meters from the nearest stop.

Each route makes an average of 124 trips per day, resulting in approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hassall Grove's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hassall Grove. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~2,318 people) has private health cover, compared to 47.8% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, impacting 8.2 and 6.9% of residents respectively. 73.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.2% across Greater Sydney. Hassall Grove has 10.5% of residents aged 65 and over (480 people), which is lower than the 13.1% in Greater Sydney.

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 predominant religion in Hassall Grove, accounting for 59.5% of people, while Islam comprises 9.8%, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 13.0%. The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.9%), Australian (18.7%), and English (15.8%).

Notably, Filipino, Samoan, and Hungarian ethnicities have higher representations in Hassall Grove compared to regional averages: Filipino at 10.3% vs 10.3%, Samoan at 2.6% vs 3.6%, and Hungarian at 0.6% vs 0.3%.

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 proportion of residents aged 15-24 (17.7%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.0%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has grown from 5.9% to 7.4%, while those aged 15-24 increased from 16.5% to 17.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 14.2% to 13.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Hassall Grove's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 158%, adding 195 residents and reaching a total of 319 residents. This growth is driven 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 age cohorts.