Mount Pritchard

Mount Pritchard has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of November 2025, Mount Pritchard's estimated population is around 11,069. This reflects an increase of 643 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,426. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 10,552 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,582 persons per square kilometer, placing Mount Pritchard in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Pritchard's growth rate of 6.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 4.3%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, the Mount Pritchard statistical area (Lv2) is expected to expand by 260 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decline of 2.0% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Mount Pritchard when compared nationally

Mount Pritchard has seen approximately 66 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 331 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved so far in FY26. Despite a recent population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which is positive for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $364,000. This year, $1.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mount Pritchard records elevated construction activity, at 36.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, offering good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 69.0% detached dwellings and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points.

This reflects a shift from the current housing mix of 87.0% houses, due to reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Mount Pritchard has a low density population, with around 144 people per approval. With stable or declining population projections, housing demand pressures are expected to remain relatively low, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, Little Zaks Academy Mount Pritchard, Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, and Canvas at Bonnyrigg. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Mount Pritchard has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Mount Pritchard has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 6.2% in an unspecified past year, while employment grew by 6.5%.

As of September 2025, 4,684 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is 2.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Mount Pritchard is 44.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing being particularly strong at twice the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in an unspecified date, employment increased by 6.5%, while the labour force grew by 4.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Pritchard's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Mount Pritchard's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $47,367. The average income stood at $56,002 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Mount Pritchard's median income will be approximately $51,564 and average income around $60,964, based on an 8.86% growth in wages since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes in Mount Pritchard are at the 4th percentile ($520 weekly), while household incomes are at the 28th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 30.7% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,398 residents). This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mount Pritchard, with only 79.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile.

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

Mount Pritchard's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Pritchard was at 29.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.2% and rented ones at 35.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Mount Pritchard's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Mount Pritchard features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 77.6% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 16.7% couples without children, and 20.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

Mount Pritchard faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (19.7%). Educational participation is high, with 32.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.1% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mount Pritchard has 81 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 35 different routes that together facilitate 1,697 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 130 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 242 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Pritchard's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Mount Pritchard. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~5,438 people), with a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.5 and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 75.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 75.6% across Greater Sydney. Mount Pritchard has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,881 people), which is lower than the 19.0% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but require more attention than the broader population.

Mount Pritchard 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 Pritchard has significant cultural diversity, with 48.2% of its population born overseas and 64.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Pritchard, accounting for 49.6% of people. Buddhism is notably higher compared to Greater Sydney, making up 19.7% of Mount Pritchard's population versus 21.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.4%), Vietnamese (18.8%), and Australian (11.4%). Serbian (4.5%) and Samoan (2.1%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Lebanese (4.4%) is also notably present.

Mount Pritchard's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Mount Pritchard's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This is modestly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Mount Pritchard has a higher concentration of residents aged 55-64 (12.6%) compared to Greater Sydney but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 8.2% to 9.7%. Conversely, the age group of 5-14 years has declined from 14.0% to 12.5%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mount Pritchard's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 79%, adding 472 residents and reaching a total of 1,070. Residents aged 65 years and above will drive 95% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the age groups of 0-4 years and 25-34 years are expected to experience population declines.