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Population
Population growth drivers in Largs are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Largs had an estimated population of around 2,095 as of May 2026. This reflects a growth of 133 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,962. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,083 in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 272 persons per square kilometer. Largs' growth rate of 6.8% since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of NSW's 4.9%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.
AreaSearch uses 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 ABS data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future projections anticipate significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's regional areas, with the suburb expected to expand by 852 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 40.1% over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Largs recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Largs has seen limited development activity, averaging approximately two approvals per year over the past five years (13 approvals in total). This low level of development is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that with such a small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relative statistics.
Compared to the Rest of NSW and national averages, Largs has much lower development activity. Recent development in the area has consisted solely of detached dwellings, reflecting its rural character where larger properties are commonplace. The estimated population density is 371 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet, low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Largs is projected to grow by 840 residents by the year 2041.
At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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Development applications around Largs
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Infrastructure
Largs has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to influence the local area significantly. These key projects are: 27 Lang Drive Subdivision, 256 Paterson Road Subdivision, Sarroff's Shop Mixed Use Development, and Tocal Road Upgrade. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.
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Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a critical network infrastructure project upgrading approximately 85km of existing 132kV sub-transmission lines between Kurri Kurri and Muswellbrook, and constructing two new substations at Sandy Creek (Muswellbrook) and Antiene (Singleton). The project delivers an additional 1GW of network transfer capacity, enabling connection of approximately 1.8GW of new renewable generation and storage. Ausgrid, as appointed network operator, is responsible for design, financing, construction and operation. The Project Deed with EnergyCo was signed in December 2025 following Australian Energy Regulator determination, and construction officially commenced on 27 February 2026. The REZ is the first in Australia to upgrade existing distribution poles and wires rather than build new transmission infrastructure. It will create 590 jobs during construction and 220 ongoing local positions, with full capacity expected by 2028.
Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041
The Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041 is a comprehensive framework adopted by Council in June 2023 and endorsed by the NSW Government in September 2024. It manages residential growth to accommodate a projected population increase of 54,800 residents by 2041, requiring approximately 25,200 additional dwellings. The strategy prioritises housing diversity, infill development, and the 15-minute neighbourhood concept, seeking to shift from a 90:10 greenfield-to-infill ratio toward the Hunter Regional Plan target of 20:80 by 2041. Implementation milestones include the Residential Density Guide placed on public exhibition in March 2025, and the East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan endorsed for public exhibition in October 2025, estimating 4,000 new homes for that precinct alone.
Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project
A purpose-built 64-bed mental health facility on the Maitland Hospital campus. It features a transitional model of care with three inpatient units: low-secure and medium-secure forensic units, and a rehabilitation and recovery unit. Designed by Bates Smart, the facility includes single bedrooms with ensuites, shared therapy spaces, and nature-integrated outdoor areas. The project serves to relocate and expand forensic services from the Morisset Hospital campus to a contemporary setting. Construction officially commenced with a sod-turning ceremony on March 12, 2026, led by Richard Crookes Constructions.
Hunter Transmission Project
A critical 110 km overhead 500 kV transmission line project connecting Bayswater Power Station to a new switching station in Olney State Forest near Eraring. As of May 2026, the project is under assessment following the February 2026 lodgement of the Submissions and Amendment Reports. It serves as the northern section of the Sydney Ring, designed to transfer renewable energy from the Central-West Orana and New England REZs. Infrastructure includes new switching stations at Bayswater South and Olney, plus upgrades to existing substations. Environmental surveys are ongoing through May 2026, with a final government determination expected later this year.
East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan
The East Maitland Catalyst Area (EMCA) Structure Plan is a 20-year strategic land use framework guiding population growth and infill development across East Maitland. The precinct extends from Victoria Street Station in the north, south to Metford Station, and south-west to Ashtonfield and Green Hills, anchored by the new Maitland Hospital, Maitland Private Hospital and Stockland Green Hills regional shopping centre. The draft plan proposes rezoning land from R1 General Residential to a mix of low, medium and high-density zones to accommodate around 4,000 new dwellings and 6,000 additional residents by 2045. It also outlines shop-top housing and secondary dwellings, upgrades to Metford Road, a new northern access at Metford Station, and a new or significantly upgraded primary school. A supporting infrastructure needs analysis identifies utilities and social infrastructure required to support growth. The draft was placed on public exhibition from 27 October to 24 November 2025 following endorsement at the 21 October 2025 council meeting; council is reviewing community feedback to inform the final plan. The work is funded through a grant from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure under the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Sarroff's Shop Mixed Use Development
Alterations and additions to an existing building, involving demolition of rear structures and construction of new facilities (including a new toilet, cool room, and store room) for a mixed-use development, which formalises existing commercial uses: a cafe, restaurant, and real estate office, known locally as Sarroff's Shop. The development application DA/2024/636 was approved, and a modification (Section 4.55(1A)) to a condition was also lodged in August 2025.
27 Lang Drive Subdivision
Section 8.2 Review of Determination lodged with Maitland City Council for a refused Development Application. The proposal is for a one (1) into fifteen (15) lot residential subdivision in an R5 Large Lot Residential zone, with one lot proposing a minor variation to the minimum lot size. The lots range from 4,525sqm to 6,544sqm and the proposal includes civil works for road construction and stormwater management features like culverts and bioretention basins. The original DA for 15 lots (DA/2023/832) was refused in January 2025 due to insufficient information, which has been addressed in the current review (DA/2025/228).
256 Paterson Road Subdivision
Integrated Development Application (DA/2024/830) for the community title subdivision of one lot into 14 lots, comprising 13 residential lots and one community lot. The proposal includes associated civil works, vegetation removal, and the demolition of the existing structures. The lots range from 5,006 m2 to 5,521 m2. The site is zoned R5 Large Lot Residential.
Employment
Employment conditions in Largs rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Largs has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of December 2025, lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Largs was 64.5%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 60.5%.
According to Census responses, 23.4% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Mining had a notable concentration with employment levels at 3.5 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 1.6% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.
Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, and employment decreased by 0.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Largs' employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Largs is below the national average. The median income is $48,358 and the average income stands at $61,305. This contrasts with Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Largs would be approximately $53,349 (median) and $67,632 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Largs cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 34.7% of locals (726 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 73rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Largs is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
In Largs, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.7% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwelling types. This differs from Regional NSW's composition of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Largs stood at 38.0%, mirroring Regional NSW's figure, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 46.0% and rented properties making up 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Largs was $2,000, exceeding the Regional NSW average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Largs averaged $420, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Largs' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Largs features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 79.4% of all households, including 37.8% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in Largs aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
The area has university qualification rates of 18.4%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (33.2%). Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.6% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 3.1% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis shows 14 active stops in Largs. These are mixed bus services with 25 routes providing 163 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically 177 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains dominant at 99%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above regional average.
In 2021 Census, 23.4% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 23 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 11 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
Health performance in Largs is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Largs faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 51% (~1,072 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is relatively low. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.4 and 9.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.9% (416 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
The latest Census data sees Largs placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Largs was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 94.0% of its population born in Australia, 95.7% being citizens, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Largs is Christianity, representing 65.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 0.6% compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (33.0%), English (32.5%), and Irish (9.3%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Welsh at 0.6% in Largs versus 0.5% regionally, Australian Aboriginal at 4.0% versus 4.6%, and Maltese at 0.5% versus 0.4%.
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Age
Largs's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
Largs has a median age of 38, which is lower than Regional NSW's figure of 43 but equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 15.5% of Largs' population, higher than Regional NSW, while the 55-64 cohort makes up 8.6%, which is lower. Post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 11.9% to 14.1%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 13.7% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 55-64 group decreased from 10.3% to 8.6%, and the 25-34 age group dropped from 10.0% to 8.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Largs' age profile, with the 45-54 group projected to grow by 55%, reaching 419 people from 270.