Ingleburn

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Ingleburn is around 16,023, reflecting a 5.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 15,264. This growth is inferred from an AreaSearch estimate of 15,695 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and 491 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,298 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Ingleburn's growth rate of 5.0% is within 2.8 percentage points of the state's 7.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate an above median population growth, with the suburb expected to grow by 3,072 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 17.1% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Ingleburn had around 54 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 272 homes were approved, with another 80 in FY-26 so far. On average, 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling were constructed over the past five financial years.

This suggests supply meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections. The average value of new dwellings developed was $382,000. In FY-26, there have been $11.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ingleburn records roughly half the building activity per person and places among the 62nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Recent construction comprises 50% standalone homes and 50% medium and high-density housing, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

With around 239 people per dwelling approval, Ingleburn shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Ingleburn will gain approximately 2,744 residents by 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Ingleburn 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 28 potential projects that could affect the 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 most likely to be 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 essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.4%. As of December 2025, 8,141 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 31.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing, with a strong specialization in the latter (1.8 times the regional level). However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 5.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The ratio of workers to residents is 0.7, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.4%, labour force grew by 7.0%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and a marginal increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment expansion by 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, though this is a simple 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Ingleburn had a median income among taxpayers of $45,598. The average income stood at $53,527. This is below the national average. In Greater Sydney, the levels were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $49,638 (median) and $58,269 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Ingleburn rank modestly, between the 32nd and 41st percentiles. The distribution data shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 35.4% of the community (5,672 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 39th percentile.

Ingleburn displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Ingleburn, as per the latest Census, 66.8% of dwellings were houses, with 33.2% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ingleburn stood at 28.3%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.0% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Ingleburn was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Ingleburn's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Ingleburn has a typical household mix, with a higher-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 constitute 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 larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 prevalent, with 31.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 20.7%. Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 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 141 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 46 individual routes, collectively providing 4,773 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 156 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 73%, while 18% use train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 31.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 681 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per stop. The map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health outcomes in Ingleburn are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Ingleburn's health indicators show below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~7,716 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.7%) and asthma (7.1%). 71.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,723 people), which is higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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's cultural diversity is notable, with 44.5% of its population born overseas and another 44.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ingleburn, comprising 50.6% of the population. Hinduism, however, is significantly overrepresented, making up 10.5%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.6%), Australian (18.1%), and English (16.8%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation in Ingleburn: Samoan at 2.4% (regional average 0.5%), Filipino at 4.7% (regional average 2.0%), and Spanish at 0.8% (regional average 0.6%).

Ingleburn's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ingleburn's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 10.1% of Ingleburn's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 13.3%, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and the present day, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.8% to 5.3% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 9.0% to 10.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ingleburn's age structure. The 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 54%, reaching 2,865 people from the current 1,858. Meanwhile, both the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to decrease in number.