Mount Druitt

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

As of Nov 2025, Mount Druitt's population is estimated at around 18,244, reflecting an increase of 1,258 people since the 2021 Census. The suburb had a population of 16,986 in 2021. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 18,201 following examination of ABS ERP data release (June 2024), and an additional 270 validated new addresses since the Census date. Mount Druitt's population density stands at 2,914 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 7.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (3.1%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. By 2041, Mount Druitt is expected to expand by 2,105 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 9.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Mount Druitt recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Mount Druitt experienced approximately 45 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY21 and FY25, around 229 homes were approved, with an additional 28 in FY26. This resulted in an average of 1.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. However, this increased to 6.5 people per dwelling over the last two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New homes were approved at an average construction cost value of $312,000. Commercial approvals totaled $23.4 million in FY26. Mount Druitt's building activity is comparable to Greater Sydney but below national averages, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consisted of 70% standalone homes and 30% attached dwellings.

At around 328 people per approval, Mount Druitt reflects a transitioning market. AreaSearch estimates project an increase of 1,756 residents by 2041, with current supply rates comfortably meeting demand.

Mount Druitt has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of twenty projects likely to impact this area. Notable ones include Mount St Mount Druitt, Expanded Mount Druitt PCYC, Mount Druitt Place Plan & CBD Renewal, and Universal Property Group 6-10 Mount Street Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Mount Druitt lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Mount Druitt has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in the area was 12.7% as of an unspecified date.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 6.4%. As of June 2025, there are 7,681 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 8.5%, which is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Mount Druitt is lower at 51.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Notably, transport, postal & warehousing employs 2.1 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services employ only 5.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment in Mount Druitt increased by 6.4%, while the labour force also grew by 6.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% over the same period, with a slight increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (September 2022) suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Druitt's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Mount Druitt's median income among taxpayers is $50,053. The average income in Mount Druitt was $55,160 during this period. This is below the national average. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $56,994 and the average was $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mount Druitt's median income would be approximately $56,365 as of September 2025, with an average of around $62,116 during the same period. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes in Mount Druitt lag at the 12th percentile ($608 weekly), while household income performs better at the 34th percentile. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 35.3% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,440 residents). This is similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% of residents occupy this income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mount Druitt, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Mount Druitt displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mount Druitt's dwelling structures, as per the most recent Census, consisted of 46.6% houses and 53.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Druitt stood at 19.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.2% and rented ones at 50.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,815, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Mount Druitt was $355, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Mount Druitt's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Mount Druitt has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 76.5% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 16.1% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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

Educational qualifications in Mount Druitt trail regional benchmarks, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 26.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (17.0%). Educational participation is high, with 35.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.6% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. Mount Druitt has a robust network of 9 schools educating approximately 4,315 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 990) indicating balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 3 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 23.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.0, suggesting Mount Druitt serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Mount Druitt has 94 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 61 unique routes that facilitate 12,207 weekly passenger trips in total. The accessibility of these services is considered excellent, with residents living an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,743 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 129 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mount Druitt is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mount Druitt exhibits above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages, particularly in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is found to be very low, at approximately 49% of the total population (around 8,903 people), which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes and asthma, affecting 6.8% and 6.2% of residents respectively. A higher proportion, 76.2%, report being completely free of medical ailments compared to Greater Sydney's 71.2%. The area has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.7% (around 2,134 people) than Greater Sydney's 13.1%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the challenges they face compared to the broader population.

Mount Druitt is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Druitt has a high level of cultural diversity, with 64.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 56.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Druitt, accounting for 51.8%. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented at 25.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 13.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (38.7%), Australian (11.7%), and Filipino (11.3%). Notably, Samoan, Spanish, and Lebanese ethnicities have higher representations in Mount Druitt than regionally.

Mount Druitt's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Mount Druitt's median age is 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mount Druitt has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.0%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.4% to 14.6%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 15.3% to 14.4%. By 2041, Mount Druitt's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 70%, adding 446 residents and reaching a total of 1,085. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 52% of the overall population growth, while the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.