Ingleburn

Ingleburn has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The population of the Ingleburn statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 16,023 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 759 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,264. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 15,695 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 491 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,298 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Ingleburn (SA2) has shown competitive growth fundamentals with a 5.0% increase since the census, positioning it within 2.6 percentage points of the state's 7.6%. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 66.0% 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the Ingleburn (SA2) is expected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an estimated increase of 3,068 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 17.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Ingleburn recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis shows Ingleburn had approximately 54 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 272 homes were approved, with a further 79 approved in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 0.1 new residents per year was associated with each dwelling constructed.

This suggests supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction value for new dwellings was $382,000. In FY-26, there have been $11.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Comparatively, Ingleburn records roughly half the building activity per person when measured against Greater Sydney. Nationally, it places among the 62nd percentile of areas assessed. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints.

Recent construction in Ingleburn comprises 50% standalone homes and 50% medium to high-density housing. This shift from the current housing mix (67% houses) addresses reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 239 people per dwelling approval, Ingleburn exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ingleburn is projected to gain approximately 2,717 residents by 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Ingleburn 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 identified 28 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Palmer Street Mixed-Use Development, Ingleburn Town Centre Transformation Project, Caledonia Estate, and Shrike Place Childcare Centre. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Ingleburn recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Ingleburn has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 7,949 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Ingleburn stands at 55.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The majority of employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing sectors. Notably, the area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.8 times higher than the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.9% of Ingleburn's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher level of local employment opportunities compared to the norm. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.8%, while labour force grew by 5.1%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a similar increase in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, while the state's unemployment rate was at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate stood at 4.3% during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ingleburn's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% 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 latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Ingleburn suburb had median income among taxpayers at $45,598 with average level standing at $53,527. This is below national average and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $49,638 (median) and $58,269 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census figures for 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Ingleburn rank modestly, between 32nd and 41st percentiles. Distribution data shows earnings band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 35.4% of community (5,672 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at 39th percentile.

Ingleburn displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Ingleburn's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, comprised 66.8% houses and 33.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This differs from Sydney metro's composition of 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ingleburn stood at 28.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.0% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,100. Weekly rent median was recorded at $380, aligning with the Sydney metro figure. Nationally, Ingleburn's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Ingleburn has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.6% of all households, including 38.8% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.4%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Ingleburn shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 27.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 31.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (20.7%). Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.8% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Ingleburn has 142 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 46 different routes that collectively facilitate 4,773 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 156 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 681 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ingleburn's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Ingleburn shows a relatively positive picture with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, although this rate is higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 48% of the total population (~7,716 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 50.5% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.7%) and asthma (7.1%), with 71.4% of residents reporting no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.3%.

Ingleburn has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.2% (2,595 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 14.4%, with health outcomes among this age group requiring more attention.

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

Ingleburn has a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.5% of its population born overseas and 44.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Ingleburn, making up 50.6% of its population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 10.5% of Ingleburn's population versus 7.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.6%), Australian (18.1%), and English (16.8%). Samoan, Filipino, and Spanish ethnicities have notable overrepresentation in Ingleburn compared to regional figures: Samoan at 2.4% versus 2.4%, Filipino at 4.7% versus 3.3%, and Spanish at 0.8% versus 0.7%.

Ingleburn's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ingleburn's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The population aged 65-74 stands at 9.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 age group comprises 13.8% of Ingleburn's population, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.8% to 5.0%. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ingleburn's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 2,845 people from its current total of 1,842. Conversely, both the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.