Lalor Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Lalor Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of Lalor Park, as estimated by AreaSearch using ABS updates and new addresses validated since Nov 2025, is around 8,036. This figure represents an increase of 202 people from the 2021 Census count of 7,834. The change is inferred from the resident population estimate of 7,980 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in Jun 2024 and an additional 71 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,998 persons per square kilometer, placing Lalor Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 2.6% since the census is within 1.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of Lalor Park's overall population gains during recent periods.

For population projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb is expected to grow by 243 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.7% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Lalor Park has had approximately 27 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 139 homes were approved, with another 13 in FY-26 as of now. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost for new dwellings is $402,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $7.1 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lalor Park has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 59th percentile nationally, indicating maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% attached dwellings, sustaining Lalor Park's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. This shift from the area's existing housing (currently 91.0% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles.

With around 259 people per approval, Lalor Park is considered low density. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Lalor Park will grow by 135 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Lalor Park 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 five projects potentially affecting this region. Notable ones are Northcott Estate Renewal in Lalor Park, Jenner Street Mixed Use Development, Vardys Road & Evan Place Residential Development, and Seven Hills Community Hub (Betty Malthus Library). The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Lalor Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Lalor Park has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.2% as of an unspecified past year.

Employment growth over the same period was estimated at 6.2%. As of June 2025, 4,244 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Lalor Park lagged behind Greater Sydney's, with a rate of 53.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Lalor Park showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services were under-represented, at 5.4% of Lalor Park's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. In the year ending Sep-22, employment increased by 6.2% while labour force grew by 6.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lalor Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Lalor Park's median taxpayer income was $45,602 and average was $54,629 in financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average and Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $51,352 and average $61,518, based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranked Lalor Park's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 26th and 33rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 31.8% of locals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to metropolitan regions where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile.

Lalor Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Lalor Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.9% houses and 9.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This differs from Sydney metro's structure which comprised 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lalor Park stood at 23.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.8% and rented ones at 44.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,041, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Lalor Park was $350, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Lalor Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 67.8% of all households, including 30.4% couples with children, 19.1% couples without children, and 16.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.2%, with lone person households making up 28.9% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 22.5%, significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (25.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Lalor Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 726 students as of the latest data. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 989) with balanced educational opportunities. All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.0, below the regional average of 15.7, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Lalor Park has 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 21 different routes that together facilitate 877 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is deemed excellent, with residents on average being located just 169 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 125 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lalor Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Lalor Park faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but slightly more so among older adults. Approximately 49% of Lalor Park's total population (~3,904 people) have private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.9% and 8.8% of residents respectively. Around 66.0% of Lalor Park residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 73.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors, with 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,253 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population due to the challenges they present.

Lalor Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lalor Park, compared to most local areas, exhibited high cultural diversity. Overseas-born residents constituted 31.2%, while those speaking a language other than English at home comprised 30.1%. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 58.1% of Lalor Park's population.

Hinduism, however, was underrepresented at 5.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 14.7%. Regarding ancestry, Australian was the highest group at 23.5%, substantially higher than the regional average of 15.7%. English followed at 20.3%, again higher than the regional average of 14.3%. The 'Other' category stood at 14.0%, notably lower than the regional average of 23.0%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Filipino residents were overrepresented at 3.6% (regional average 6.4%), Lebanese at 2.8% (1.8%), and Korean at 1.4% (0.9%).

Lalor Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Lalor Park's median age is accurately reported at 37 years, aligning with Greater Sydney's figure and closely matching Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes a significant 12.0% of Lalor Park's population, exceeding Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 14.4%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney figure. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.7% to 5.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate a substantial growth of 42% in the 75-84 age group, rising from 417 to 593 people. This aging population trend is evident as those aged 65 and above are projected to account for 65% of Lalor Park's population growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.