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 November 2025, Hebersham's population is estimated at around 5900, reflecting a 4.6% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5643 people. This inference is based on AreaSearch validating new addresses and examining ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 5892. The suburb's population density ratio is 3511 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hebersham's growth since the Census exceeded the SA3 area's 3.1%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable.

Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to expand by 157 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 0.4% 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 experienced around 23 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 119 homes. So far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, on average, 0.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

Supply meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice and potential for population growth above projections. The average construction cost of new homes is $206,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $9.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hebersham shows 61.0% higher construction activity per person.

Recent construction comprises 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character. With around 249 people per dwelling approval, Hebersham is a low density area. Future projections estimate Hebersham adding 26 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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 has identified four projects likely to influence the 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. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 across diverse sectors. Its unemployment rate was 17.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.7%.

As of June 2025, 2,194 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 12.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 47.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and manufacturing. Transport, postal & warehousing has notably high concentration with levels at 2.3 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services employ only 2.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.7%, and labour force grew by 7.0%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Hebersham had a median income among taxpayers of $47,254 with the average level standing at $52,076. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,213 (median) and $58,643 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Hebersham all fall between the 9th and 22nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.9% of residents (1,882 people), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 18th percentile.

Hebersham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Hebersham's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.9% houses and 8.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 80.7% houses and 19.4% 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 was $1,733, below Sydney metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Hebersham was $335, lower than Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Hebersham's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 compared to 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households compose 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%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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

The area has university qualification rates at 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 prevalent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (23.9%). Educational participation is high at 34.6%, comprising primary education (13.9%), secondary education (9.7%), and tertiary education (3.9%).

The area has educational institutions such as Hebersham Public School and Blacktown Youth College Incorporated, serving a total of 621 students, with an ICSEA value of 881. Educational provision is conventional, with one primary and one secondary institution. There are 10.5 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 18.0, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Hebersham has 28 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,437 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 169 meters.

Across all routes, there are an average of 205 trips per day, which equates to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Hebersham are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Hebersham's health indicators show below-average results, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~2,807 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively. About 68.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.2% across Greater Sydney. Hebersham has 14.3% of its population aged 65 and over (843 people), higher than the 13.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges that require more attention than those for the broader 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, accounting for 55.6% of the population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 14.1% of Hebersham's population versus 13.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (22.4%), Australian (18.7%), and English (17.6%). Notable divergences include Samoan at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 3.6%, Filipino at 5.7% versus 10.3%, and Maori at 1.4% against a regional average of 1.2%.

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 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 14.3% to 15.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.1% to 10.9%, and the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has dropped from 13.6% to 12.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hebersham. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 191%, adding 146 residents and reaching a total of 223. This growth is part of an overall trend towards demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older representing 98% of the anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the populations of residents aged 15-24 and 55-64 are expected to decline.