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, the estimated population of the suburb of Hebersham is around 5,994. This figure represents a growth of 351 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,643. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,866 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 3,567 persons per square kilometer, placing Hebersham in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 6.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.2%. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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. Based on projected demographic shifts and aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 169 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.7% in total over the 17-year period.

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 indicates Hebersham has received around 24 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 121 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting supply meets or exceeds demand. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $206,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $9.2 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hebersham shows 63.0% 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 is considered a low density area.

Future projections estimate Hebersham will add 41 residents by 2041 based on current development patterns, suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand and potentially facilitate population growth beyond current projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects potentially impacting this region. Key projects are Marsden Park Data Centre Campus, Tallawong to St Marys (T2SM) Passenger Rail Corridor, First Nations Cultural Hub Mount Druitt, and Plumpton Central. Details of most relevant projects follow.

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

Hebersham's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs with varied sector representation. The unemployment rate was 16.1% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. In December 2025, 2,139 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 11.9%, exceeding Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was lower at 57.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Moderately, 17.0% of residents worked from home based on Census responses, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment concentration in Hebersham is notable in transport, postal & warehousing (2.3 times the regional average), healthcare & social assistance, and manufacturing sectors. In contrast, professional & technical services employed only 2.6% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.8%, labour force grew by 3.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.2 percentage points, as per AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 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 approximately 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Hebersham had a median taxpayer income of $47,254 and an average income of $52,076. This is lower than the national average of $60,817 and Greater Sydney's average of $83,073. Considering an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $51,441 (median) and $56,690 (average). Census data indicates 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 between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, reflecting a pattern seen across the region where 30.9% fall within this bracket. 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

Hebersham's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 91.9% houses and 8.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hebersham was at 24.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.8% and rented ones at 43.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $335, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hebersham's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than 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, including 37.1% couples with children, 18.6% couples without children, and 20.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 19.0% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. 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%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (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

Hebersham has 30 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 15 different routes offering 1,565 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically living 169 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with train use at 8%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.3.

According to the 2021 Census, 17% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 223 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Hebersham faces substantial health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. 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%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively. Around 68.4% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.9% of residents aged 65 and over (893 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 main religion in Hebersham, comprising 55.6% of the population. Islam is overrepresented in Hebersham compared to Greater Sydney, making up 14.1% versus the regional average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (22.4%), Australian (18.7%), and English (17.6%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: Samoan is overrepresented at 4.8%, Filipino at 5.7%, and Maori at 1.4% compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 2.0%, and 0.4% respectively.

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 proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the latest figures, the population share of those aged 15-24 increased from 14.3% to 15.5%, while the 75-84 age group grew from 4.1% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 13.6% to 11.9%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 12.1% to 10.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hebersham. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 174%, adding 146 residents to reach a total of 230. This growth is primarily driven by demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older representing 96% of anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.