Mittagong

Population growth drivers in Mittagong are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Mittagong is estimated at around 6,411 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 321 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,090 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,380 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 127 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 109 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 5.3% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.6%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing the suburb in the top 10 percent of national non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to grow by 3,695 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 57.1% in total over the 16 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Mittagong when compared nationally

Mittagong averaged approximately 36 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25, around 180 homes were approved, with an additional 28 so far in FY26. Each year, about 2.2 new residents per dwelling were gained.

The average construction value was $503,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY26, commercial approvals totaled $11.5 million. Mittagong's construction rates per person are similar to the Rest of NSW.

Recent construction comprised 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining low density. The area has approximately 191 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Mittagong is projected to grow by 3,664 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not meet population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Mittagong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones include Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2, Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Retford Farm Stormwater Detention Basin, and Bowral to Moss Vale 700mm Water Main Duplication. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Mittagong demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Mittagong's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.1%.

As of December 2025, 2,925 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, lower than Regional NSW's 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mittagong was 55.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicated that 26.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Notably, professional & technical services employ 1.7 times the regional average. In contrast, public administration & safety employs only 3.6% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 7.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.6 at the Census, suggesting a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.1%, while labour force increased by 2.0%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced employment decline of 1.2% and labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mittagong's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Mittagong has exceptionally high national incomes. The median income is $49,178 and the average income stands at $110,374. 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 would be approximately $54,253 (median) and $121,765 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Mittagong, between the 30th and 38th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 27.1% of the population (1,737 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mittagong, with only 82.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 29th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Mittagong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Mittagong, as per the latest Census evaluation, 84.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mittagong stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.0% and rented ones at 29.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,037, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Mittagong was $400, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Mittagong's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Mittagong features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.7% of all households, including 22.7% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.3%, with lone person households at 32.3% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Mittagong shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Mittagong's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 33.4% of residents aged 15+ had university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 22.4% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees were most common at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials were also prominent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 21.7%.

Educational participation was high, with 25.2% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 8.2% in secondary education, 7.6% in primary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mittagong has 121 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 46 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,438 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 158 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Mittagong's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 91%, while walking accounts for 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 26.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 348 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Mittagong's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Mittagong's health metrics are close to national benchmarks according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are fairly standard across both young and old age cohorts, with a high rate of private health cover at approximately 70% of the total population (4513 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and 55.7% nationally. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.7% and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 62.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.

Working-age residents show a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than the regional average. The area has 29.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1884 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Mittagong records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mittagong's cultural diversity was above average, with 10.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 22.6% born overseas as of the latest data from 2016. Christianity dominated Mittagong's religious landscape, comprising 53.1%. However, Judaism was disproportionately represented at 0.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English (31.7%) and Irish (11.0%) were the top groups in Mittagong. Australian ancestry stood at 24.8%, lower than the regional average of 30.0%. Notable overrepresentations included Scottish (9.6%), Hungarian (0.4%), and Welsh (0.7%).

Mittagong hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Mittagong's median age was 48 years as of the 2021 Census, which is older than Regional NSW's median age of 43 and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile showed that those aged 75-84 were particularly prominent, making up 10.8% of the population, while the 25-34 age group was smaller at 9.0%. Post-Census data indicated that the 5-14 age group had grown from 10.0% to 11.3%, and the 35-44 cohort had increased from 10.4% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group had declined from 12.6% to 11.4%, and the 25-34 age group had dropped from 10.1% to 9.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Mittagong's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand considerably, increasing by 544 people (74%) from 730 to 1,275.