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The median house price in Mortlake (NSW) is $2.80m, with units at $830k. House values have moved 10.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Mortlake (NSW) has an estimated 1,968 residents. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years, slower than 88% of areas nationally. That puts 8,200 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations combining ABS population updates across the surrounding region with validated new addresses identified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mortlake (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 1,968 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 14 people (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 1,954 people. The demographic estimate is derived from an AreaSearch resident population figure of 1,960 based on the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 34 validated new addresses added after the Census date. With this headcount, the population density reaches 8,200 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the highest 10% of areas evaluated across the country and highlighting the significant demand for local land.
Throughout the preceding 10 years, the suburb of Mortlake (NSW) has recorded solid growth, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% and exceeding the wider SA3 area. The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 83.0% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions (published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) serve as the foundation for AreaSearch modeling, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 using a 2021 baseline. Age-specific trajectory rates derived from these datasets are projected across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Applying this framework, the suburb of Mortlake (NSW) is projected to experience a slight demographic contraction, reducing by 94 persons by 2041. In contrast to the overarching trend, selected age brackets are slated to expand, most notably persons aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to increase by 42 people. Details on age distributions are available in the corresponding section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Over the preceding five years, only 2 residential building approvals were granted across the suburb. This subdued approval volume highlights a mature urban footprint where sites for fresh development remain scarce. A restricted pipeline of new construction typically underpins buyer interest across existing properties and fosters pricing stability. Residential building output in the area tracks well below volumes seen across Greater Sydney. While construction activity has experienced a recent uptick, limited pipeline volumes generally reinforce values and elevate buyer competition for established housing. Current construction rates also fall short of national averages, underscoring the locality's developed nature and pointing toward planning restrictions.
With demographic forecasts indicating stable or declining population levels, diminished housing pressure may emerge locally, presenting favorable purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mortlake (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mortlake (NSW), worth an estimated $518 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $23 billion. 15 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and development are significantly steered by public infrastructure programs and urban planning frameworks. AreaSearch has identified 4 key initiatives anticipated to influence the immediate area: Public Transport Capacity: Parramatta Road and Victoria Road Corridors, Corsa Mortlake, Mixed-Use Development at 15-25 Hilly Street, and the Mortlake Place Plan 2019-2025, which represent the most significant local projects.
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Public Transport Capacity: Parramatta Road and Victoria Road Corridors
NSW Government program to increase public transport capacity and reliability through bus-priority upgrades. Key works include new and extended bus lanes, traffic signal priority, and stop upgrades along the Victoria Road and Parramatta Road corridors. Recent 2026 milestones include safety and accessibility improvements at major intersections such as Victoria Road and Marist Place in Parramatta, and Victoria Road at West Ryde. Completed short-term initiatives include new westbound bus lanes in Petersham, Ashfield, and North Parramatta to support the long-term vision of transforming these roads into vibrant boulevards.
Corsa Mortlake
A luxury harbourside apartment development comprising 20 three-bedroom apartments with water views, basement parking for up to three cars per apartment, and a 23-berth marina.
Jordan Hall Residences
A luxury seniors living development featuring 29 meticulously appointed apartments. The project integrates modern residential design with the preserved heritage facade of the former community hall. Amenities include communal open spaces on Level 1 and 7, disability access, and a village-inspired aesthetic near the Gladesville waterfront.
Gladesville Masterplan
A comprehensive redevelopment and zoning plan for the Gladesville Village Centre led by Hunters Hill Council. The project includes the demolition of the existing shopping village to be replaced by a new 3,500 sqm supermarket, 5,000 sqm of commercial/retail gross floor area, and two residential towers of up to 19 storeys (70m). The masterplan facilitates approximately 522 new apartments and incorporates significant public domain improvements, including two new open spaces and enhanced pedestrian links between Victoria Road, Massey Street, and Cowell Street.
Marquet and Mary
Deicorp's mixed-use tower in Rhodes delivering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments above a retail podium. The State Significant development includes affordable housing and basement parking, with construction underway and completion targeted for 2027.
Wentworth Point Public School Upgrade - Stage 2
Major expansion of Wentworth Point Public School including 26 additional modern teaching spaces in a new four-storey building facing Burroway Road, a reconfigured library, a ground floor support unit with three classrooms, removal of demountable classrooms to open up play space, and a new raised pedestrian crossing on Ferry Wharf Circuit. The upgrade lifts school capacity from 400 to 1000 students to accommodate growth in the Wentworth Point precinct. As of mid-2026, the new four-storey building (Building D) and the reconfigured library are complete and in use, with removal of the remaining demountable classrooms the final step before project completion.
Rhodes Bay
A mixed-use waterfront residential precinct by Billbergia comprising six residential buildings delivering 342 apartments, including 58 affordable housing dwellings. The development includes public open space, a foreshore promenade, active ground-floor retail and community facilities, and through-site pedestrian links to enhance waterfront connectivity in Rhodes.
Rhodes East Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development valued at $293.7 million featuring two towers of 22 and 27 storeys with 348 apartments, 30 independent living units, 93-bed residential care facility, ground floor retail, new fire station, and community facilities.
1,329 residents of Mortlake (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,365. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 79.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,374, about 70% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch reveal a well-qualified local labour pool, notable employment in professional services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,329, with the jobless rate tracking 1.5% beneath Greater Sydney's 4.1% and the participation rate reaching an exceptional 79.1% versus 68.9% regionally. Census records show that 48.8% of local workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Workforce representation is concentrated within health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and construction. The local presence in rental, hiring & real estate is particularly pronounced, registering at 2.2 times the regional benchmark.
Conversely, accommodation & food services holds a smaller share at 3.6%, compared with 5.8% across the broader region. Given the gap between local resident workers and Census workplace counts, this predominantly residential locality provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. Analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.4% while total employment fell by 2.5%, leaving the jobless rate largely unchanged. Conversely, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% increase in both employment and the labour pool, alongside a modest reduction in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends. Applying five and ten-year nationwide forecasts (projecting 6.6% and 13.7% growth respectively) to the suburb's specific industry distribution suggests local job growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, noting that this simple industry-weighted model serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mortlake (NSW) is $2,347 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,321 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $77,836 a year against an average of $115,178. The average runs 48% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $77,836 and an average of $115,178. These figures substantially outpace national standards, as well as Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $85,869 for median earnings and $127,064 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and personal earnings within the top 85th to 95th percentiles across Australia. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket forms the largest cohort, capturing 35.9% of residents (706 people) versus 30.9% across the region.
Economic strength is further demonstrated by the 37.0% earning above $3,000/week. Although housing costs account for 21.4% of earnings, solid remuneration maintains disposable income at the 77th percentile and secures a SEIFA income placement in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mortlake (NSW) had 876 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 6% detached houses and 80% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 59% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $560 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 98% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that detached houses represent only 5.6% of residential stock, while 94.4% consists of semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative formats, differing sharply from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright homeownership stands at 16.4%, trailing Sydney metro levels, with remaining properties either mortgaged (24.9%) or rented (58.7%). Monthly mortgage repayments sit at a median of $3,033, well above the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is recorded at $560, exceeding both the regional figure of $470 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mortlake (NSW) counted 876 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 66.9% of local households, consisting of couples without children (35.4%), couples with children (22.9%), and single parent families (7.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.1%, led by single-person dwellings at 28.7% and group housing at 3.6%. The typical household size is 2.1 people, which is more compact than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.8% of adults in Mortlake (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 30.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 15.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 367 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment is notably high, with 46.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationwide and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile underpins significant strength in knowledge-focused sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate awards (13.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). In addition, 30.1% of residents aged 15+ possess vocational qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (14.7%) and certificates (15.4%). A total of 24.1% of residents are enrolled in educational courses. This comprises 7.2% attending primary school, 6.1% participating in tertiary studies, and 3.7% in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Mortlake (NSW) means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transit network comprises 3 operational transport stops served by buses. These locations are connected via 2 separate routes that deliver 1,055 weekly trips in total. Accessibility is strong, with the average distance to a stop measuring 135 meters. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential role, with private vehicle travel serving as the primary choice at 86% alongside 6% using rail. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 48.8% of the workforce operated from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure subject to COVID-19 influences.
Transit service schedules provide an average of 150 daily journeys across the entire network, translating to roughly 351 trips per week for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.1% of residents in Mortlake (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic health patterns by AreaSearch highlights strong health metrics, with minimal condition prevalence across all ages. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prevalent, encompassing approximately 72% of the local population (1,422 people), outpacing Greater Sydney (59.9%) and the Australian benchmark (55.7%). Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported ailments, affecting 6.9 and 5.3% of residents respectively, whereas 79.1% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% regionally. Working-age cohorts exhibit solid vitality with limited chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 12.5% of the community (245 people), below Greater Sydney's 15.5%, and maintain strong health outcomes that align well with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.2% of Mortlake (NSW) residents were born overseas and 39.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (16.2%) and Australian (13.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality displays strong cultural diversity, with 39.2% of residents born abroad and 39.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 54.1% of the population. In relative terms, Buddhism demonstrates noticeable local representation, accounting for 3.8% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading identified ancestries are English at 16.2%, Other at 14.6%, and Australian at 13.6%. Specific cultural groups show distinct local concentrations, notably Italian at 10.2% (against 3.4% regionally), Korean at 2.5% (against 1.1%), and Spanish at 0.9% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mortlake (NSW) is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 36.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile leans towards younger, pre-family cohorts. As at August 2026, individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 45.3% of the community compared to 31.4% regionally, while children and young adults (0 - 24) make up 22.2% versus 30.4% across Greater Sydney. The median age is estimated at 35 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded in that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred among persons aged 65+, expanding from 9.5% to an estimated 12.5%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate this senior bracket will experience the greatest growth, increasing by 63 (26%) to 309, while younger adult and youth cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mortlake (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 34 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,954 at the 2021 Census → 1,968 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL12740). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.