Llanarth (NSW)

Population growth drivers in Llanarth are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of the suburb of Llanarth (NSW) is estimated at around 2,355 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 53 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,302 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 2,353 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional nine validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 961 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth of 2.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 2.2%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for locations outside capital cities, with the suburb expected to expand by 474 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 20.0% over the 16 years.

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

Llanarth experienced limited development activity from 2015 to 2019 with an average of less than one approval per year. This period saw only three dwellings approved for construction, reflecting the modest housing needs and naturally limited construction activity typical in rural areas like Llanarth. Due to such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary significantly based on individual projects.

Compared to Rest of NSW and national averages, Llanarth's development levels were substantially lower during this period.

Llanarth has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely impacting the area: Windradyne 1100 Subdivision and Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment. Other key projects include Charles Sturt University Campus Master Plan and 56 Colville Street Residential Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Llanarth performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Llanarth has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation as of December 2025. There are 1,370 residents employed, with a 2.5% lower unemployment rate compared to Regional NSW's 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Llanarth is high at 74.2%, surpassing Regional NSW's 60.5%. Based on Census responses, 15.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Notably, there is strong specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.5% versus the regional average of 5.3%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population count compared to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Llanarth's labour force decreased by 2.4%, with employment declining by 2.9% leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW had an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. 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 Llanarth's industry-specific employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Llanarth had a median taxpayer income of $66,517 and an average income of $80,224. These figures are high nationally, compared to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $73,382 (median) and $88,503 (average). The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Llanarth rank between the 78th and 85th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 36.2% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with a significant 35.8% earning above $3,000 weekly after housing costs. Residents retain 87.9% of income post-housing costs, reflecting strong purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Llanarth is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Llanarth's dwellings were entirely houses at the latest Census, unlike Regional NSW which had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Llanarth was 37.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.7% and rented at 18.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Llanarth was $440, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Llanarth's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Llanarth features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.1% of all households, including 39.0% couples with children, 30.8% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.9%, with lone person households at 14.9% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Llanarth demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Llanarth's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 29.4% hold university qualifications, compared to 19.3% in the SA4 region and 21.3% in Rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 25.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (11.9%), primary education (9.9%), and tertiary education (3.7%).

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

Llanarth has 18 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 12 different routes, offering a total of 207 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 154 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 97%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 15% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, an average of 29 trips are made daily, translating to roughly 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Llanarth's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Llanarth residents have shown relatively positive health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis. Mortality rates and health conditions in Llanarth are broadly in line with national benchmarks, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (1,380 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 10.5% and 8.8% of residents respectively. 67.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents have an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 16.7% of residents aged 65 and over (393 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

Llanarth ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Llanarth had a cultural diversity level below average, with 87.6% of its population born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 93.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Llanarth, making up 64.0% of people, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.3%), English (27.6%), and Irish (11.2%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 8.7%, compared to 8.0% regionally, Polish at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and New Zealand at 0.8% against 0.4%.

Llanarth's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Llanarth has a median age of 38, which is lower than Regional NSW's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The age group of 45-54 is strongly represented at 14.2%, compared to Regional NSW, while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 4.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.5% to 4.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 15.8% to 14.4%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 15.4% to 14.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Llanarth's age profile will significantly change by 2041. Leading this demographic shift, the 35 to 44 group is projected to grow by 62%, reaching 473 people from 292. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 cohorts.