Ingleburn

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Ingleburn is around 16,392, reflecting a 7.4% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 15,264 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 15,736 residents based on latest ABS ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 491 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,328 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ingleburn's growth exceeded the state's 6.7% during this period, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area (released in 2024 with base year 2022), and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data (released in 2022 with base year 2021).

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 3,070 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 14.3% in total over the 17-year period.

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 of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates that Ingleburn has experienced around 54 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 273 homes were approved, with a further 50 approved so far in FY-26. The average population increase associated with these new constructions over the same period is around 0.1 people per year per dwelling built.

This suggests that new construction is either matching or outpacing demand, providing more housing options and facilitating population growth. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $382,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26 alone, there have been $11.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Comparatively, Ingleburn shows approximately half the construction activity per person relative to Greater Sydney. Nationally, it places among the 62nd percentile of areas assessed, though recent periods have seen an increase in development activity. This lower level of development activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints.

The current building activity consists of 50% standalone homes and 50% attached dwellings, favouring higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 67% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 237 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ingleburn is forecasted to gain around 2,350 residents by the year 2041. Given current construction rates, market conditions appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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 has identified 28 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Palmer Street Mixed-Use Development, Ingleburn Town Centre Transformation Project, Caledonia Estate, and Shrike Place Childcare Centre. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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Ingleburn shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Ingleburn has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.8% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.7%.

As of June 2025, 7,962 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Ingleburn was somewhat lower at 55.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing had employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

In contrast, professional & technical services employed only 5.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicated a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, while the labour force grew by 4.8%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, the labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ingleburn's employment mix suggested 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 levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Ingleburn had a median income among taxpayers of $45,598. The average income stood at $53,527 in the same period. Both figures are below the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $51,348 (median) and $60,277 (average). Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in Ingleburn ranked modestly between the 32nd and 41st percentiles. Income distribution indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 35.4% of residents (5,802 people), similar to surrounding regions where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Ingleburn, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 39th percentile.

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

Ingleburn's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census (2016), consisted of 66.8% houses and 33.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 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, while the median weekly rent was $380, matching Sydney metro's figure. Nationally, Ingleburn's mortgage repayments were higher ($1,950 vs $1,863), and rents exceeded the national average ($380 vs $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 (18.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 31.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (20.7%). Educational participation is high at 30.8%, comprising primary education (10.8%), secondary education (7.6%), and tertiary education (5.4%).

Ingleburn's five schools have a combined enrollment of 2,050 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 991) and balanced educational opportunities. There are three primary and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (12.5) are below the regional average (17.1), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

Ingleburn has 122 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 46 different routes operating in total.

Each week, these routes provide 4,205 passenger trips combined. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 156 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 600 trips daily across all routes, which translates to approximately 34 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 shows that Ingleburn residents have relatively positive health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population compared to national averages. However, certain cohorts such as older adults and those at risk have higher rates of these conditions.

Private health cover is found to be very low in Ingleburn, with approximately 48% of the total population (~7,894 people) having it, compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.7% and 7.1% of residents respectively. A higher proportion of Ingleburn residents (71.4%) report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Sydney (70.3%). The area has a larger senior population than Greater Sydney, with 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,655 people) compared to the latter's 14.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Ingleburn require more attention due to certain challenges they face.

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, accounting for 50.6% of the population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 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%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences in representation: Samoan is at 2.4%, Filipino is at 4.7%, and Spanish is at 0.8%.

Ingleburn's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ingleburn's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and remaining comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 9.7%, higher than Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 13.8%. Between 2021 and now, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.8% to 5.0%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ingleburn's age structure. The 45-54 group is projected to grow by 51%, adding 961 people to reach 2,847 from 1,885. Meanwhile, both the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.