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

The suburb of Hebersham's population is estimated at approximately 5,686 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 43 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,643. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,670 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,384 persons per square kilometer, placing Hebersham in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 0.8% growth since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.6%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. 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 the 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The suburb is expected to expand by 146 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.3% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis shows Hebersham had around 24 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY-25. This totals an estimated 121 homes. In FY-26 to date, 22 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, on average, 0.7 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

Current commercial approvals total $9.2 million this financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hebersham has 65.0% higher construction activity per person. Recent construction comprises 85.0% standalone homes and 15.0% medium-high density housing. The area has around 291 people per dwelling approval, indicating low-density characteristics.

Future projections estimate Hebersham adding 130 residents by 2041. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply will meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potential population growth beyond current projections.

Hebersham 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 four projects that may affect 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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Employment conditions in Hebersham face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Hebersham's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with varied sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 16.4% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 5.1%. As of December 2025, 2,075 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 12.2%, above Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 57.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Approximately 17.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors were health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and manufacturing. Transport, postal & warehousing had notably high concentrations, at 2.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services employed only 2.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1%, while the labour force grew by 2.3%, reducing unemployment by 2.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and a marginal rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hebersham's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Hebersham had a median taxpayer income of $47,254 and an average income of $52,076. Both figures are below the national averages of $60,817 and $83,030 respectively in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from financial year 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $52,131 (median) and $57,450 (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 (1,813 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, reflecting regional patterns where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 91.9% houses and 8.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro 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, 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, while 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, 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, 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 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%, with 13.9% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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

Transport analysis shows 30 active stops in Hebersham, served by buses via 15 routes offering 1,565 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically 169 meters from the nearest stop. Most commute outward; car use dominates at 85%, while train use stands at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. In 2021 Census data, 17% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 223 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 52 weekly trips per stop.

Service frequency averages 223 trips per day 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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Hebersham, as assessed by AreaSearch. 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 (~2,705 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (affecting 8.9% of residents) and arthritis (7.8%), while 68.4% of residents report no 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 (835 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings for 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's population shows high cultural diversity, with 38.5% born overseas and 40.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Hebersham, comprising 55.6%. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 14.1% of Hebersham's population.

Regarding ancestry, 'Other' is highest at 22.4%, followed by Australian (18.7%) and English (17.6%). Notably, Samoan (4.8%), Filipino (5.7%), and Maori (1.4%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 (15.9%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.7%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 14.3% to 15.6%, while the 0-4 cohort increased from 7.5% to 8.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 12.1% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Hebersham. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 166%, adding 141 residents to reach 227. This growth will contribute to the overall aging of the population, with residents aged 65 and older representing 93% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 15-24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.