Hebersham

Hebersham is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Hebersham's population is estimated at around 5994, reflecting a 351 person increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5643. This growth represents a 6.2% rise since the 2021 Census. AreaSearch estimates the resident population as 5866 following examination of latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, with an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this figure. This results in a population density ratio of 3567 persons per square kilometer, placing Hebersham in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (5.2%), making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections until 2041, AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilised. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 165 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 1.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Hebersham according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hebersham had approximately 24 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling about 121 homes. In FY-26 so far, there have been 18 approvals. The average population increase per dwelling built in the area between FY-21 and FY-25 was around 0.1 people per year. This suggests supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices while supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction value of new homes was $206,000, lower than regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options. About $9.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hebersham has 64.0% higher construction activity per person. Recent construction comprises 85.0% standalone homes and 15.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With around 287 people per dwelling approval, Hebersham displays characteristics of a low density area. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Hebersham may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects potentially influencing this region: Marsden Park Data Centre Campus, Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor, First Nations Cultural Hub Mount Druitt, and Plumpton Central. The following details those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Hebersham lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Hebersham's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with varied sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 16.0% as of September 2025. Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 7.6%.

Compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%, Hebersham's unemployment rate was 11.8% higher in September 2025, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lagged at 58.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Moderately, 17.0% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and manufacturing.

Notably, transport, postal & warehousing employs 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employ just 2.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 7.6%, while labour force grew by 4.5%, reducing unemployment by 2.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and a slight unemployment increase of 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hebersham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Hebersham suburb had median income among taxpayers at $47,254 and average income at $52,076. Both figures were below national averages of $60,817 and $83,030 respectively across Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $51,441 and average income at $56,690 as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Hebersham fall between the 9th and 22nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 31.9% of residents (1,912 people) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to regional patterns where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hebersham, with only 79.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 18th percentile nationally.

Hebersham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Hebersham, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.9% houses and 8.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Hebersham was at 24.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (31.8%) or rented (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $335, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hebersham's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 78.6% of all households, consisting of 37.1% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 20.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Hebersham faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.9% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 23.9%. Educational participation is high, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.9% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hebbersham has 30 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by 15 distinct routes, offering a total of 1,565 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average 169 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car use dominates at 85%, with train use at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 17% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 223 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 52 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Hebersham is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Hebersham. AreaSearch's assessment shows notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low, at approximately 48% of the total population (around 2,852 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively. However, 68.4% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (881 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Hebersham has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.5% of its population born overseas and 40.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hebersham, comprising 55.6% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 14.1% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (22.4%), Australian (18.7%), and English (17.6%). Certain ethnic groups are significantly higher than regional averages: Samoan at 4.8% (regional average 0.5%), Filipino at 5.7% (2.0%), and Maori at 1.4% (0.4%).

Hebersham's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Hebersham has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hebersham has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 14.3% to 15.5%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.6% to 11.8%. The 45-54 age group has also seen a decline, dropping from 12.1% to 10.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Hebersham. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 166%, adding 139 residents to reach 223. This growth is part of an overall trend towards demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 98% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, the 55-64 age group and the 15-24 age group are expected to experience population declines.