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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Old Toongabbie reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the estimated population of Old Toongabbie as of May 2026 is around 3,220. This shows a decrease of 56 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,276. The current estimate of 3,216 residents, validated by AreaSearch following June 2025 ABS ERP data release and additional six new addresses, results in a density ratio of 2,515 persons per square kilometer, placing Old Toongabbie in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of recent population gains. 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 used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Demographic trends suggest Old Toongabbie will increase by around 250 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of approximately 7.6% over the 16-year period.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Old Toongabbie according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Old Toongabbie has had around 11 new homes approved annually. Between FY21-FY25, approximately 58 homes were approved, with 10 more in FY26 so far. Each year, about 1 new resident per dwelling is estimated.
This suggests supply meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction value of new dwellings is $487,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY26, there have been $8.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting limited commercial development focus compared to Greater Sydney (51.0% below regional average per person). Old Toongabbie's development activity is also nationally below average, suggesting planning constraints and area maturity. Recent construction comprises 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from the current 84.0% houses pattern. The location has approximately 268 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Old Toongabbie is projected to add 246 residents based on current development patterns, suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand and facilitate population growth beyond current projections.
Future projections show Old Toongabbie adding 246 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Old Toongabbie has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects likely to impact this region. Major initiatives include Pendle Hill Active Transport Link (Stage 2), Civic Link Pendle Hill, Winston Hills Mall Food Court Renovation, and Pendle Park Townhomes. Projects of most relevance are detailed below.
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Westmead Health Precinct Redevelopment
Major NSW Government redevelopment program across the Westmead Health Precinct. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 has completed main works for the new 14-storey Wattle Paediatric Services Building, forecourt and car parking. Current precinct works include the $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex on Redbank Road, with construction underway, link bridge works progressing in 2026 and completion targeted for 2027. The precinct program also includes pathology, palliative care and specialist health infrastructure supporting Western Sydney.
Integrated Mental Health Complex Westmead
The $540 million Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) is a 10-storey facility at the Westmead Health Precinct, set to become the largest mental health hub in NSW. It will replace aging facilities at the Cumberland Hospital West Campus and features a link bridge to Westmead Hospital. The complex will provide 265 beds for acute, sub-acute, and non-acute care across all age groups, including specialist services for eating disorders and intensive care. Main construction by Richard Crookes Constructions commenced in early 2025, with the first major concrete pour in November 2025. The project utilizes biophilic design and Aboriginal storytelling in its architecture and is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Westmead Health and Innovation District
As of April 2026, the precinct remains Australia's largest integrated health, research, and education hub. Key milestones reached in 2026 include the construction completion of the 659.1 million dollar Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2, which features a new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building transitioning to operation. Concurrent major works include the 540 million dollar Integrated Mental Health Complex (scheduled for 2027 completion) and the 780 million dollar Sydney Biomedical Accelerator, which achieved vertical construction status in early 2026. The district supports over 50,000 jobs and integrates four major medical research institutes.
NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at Westmead Hospital Precinct
The NSW Government has funded a $492 million NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at the Westmead Hospital Precinct. The project includes a new build for the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, major renewal of Westmead pathology laboratories, and an upgrade to NSW's only high security PC4 biocontainment laboratory. The hub is planned to support local and statewide clinical pathology, public health, medical research, digital diagnostics, genomics, pandemic preparedness, and specialist pathology services across NSW.
Sydney Metro West - Western Tunnelling Package
The Sydney Metro West Western Tunnelling Package is part of the 24km Sydney Metro West underground railway doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The AUD $2.16 billion contract awarded to the Gamuda Australia and Laing O'Rourke Consortium covers nine kilometres of twin metro rail tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead, excavation of two new metro stations at Parramatta and Westmead, a stabling and maintenance facility at Clyde, and a precast segment manufacturing facility at Eastern Creek producing over 60,000 tunnel lining segments. TBM Betty completed the western tunnel drive, breaking through at Westmead Station in September 2025. Excavation works reached completion in December 2025, with remaining station civil and fitout works progressing ahead of the broader Sydney Metro West line opening.
Winston Hills Mall Food Court Renovation
A $2.6 million revitalisation of the food court and atrium at Winston Hills Mall. The project, designed by CODE Design, transformed the space into a modern, light-filled precinct inspired by the Hills District bushland and the area's heritage as Model Farm. Features include a 60 percent increase in seating capacity, sustainable materials, rich textures, and a custom-designed Atrium. Following the opening of Stage 1 in October 2025, final aesthetic enhancements, custom furniture, and greenery installations were finished in early 2026. The food court features vendors such as Banh Mi & Co, Fried Brothers, and Thai Society.
Arthur Phillip Park Master Plan
City of Parramatta's adopted master plan for Arthur Phillip Park guides staged upgrades to transition the Northmead open space into a district-level recreation park. Stage 1 has delivered an upgraded district playground with inclusive play, picnic and BBQ areas, fitness equipment, pathways, lighting, landscaping and seating. Future Stage 2 works are planned from 2025 onwards subject to funding and include a water play facility, sports field upgrades and improved connectivity and parking.
Pendle Hill Station Upgrade
Accessibility and amenity upgrade of Pendle Hill Station under the Transport Access Program, completed in late 2017. Works included four new lifts, a new station concourse and footbridge, new stairs, extended platform canopies, a family accessible toilet, and approximately 125 new commuter car park spaces. John Holland delivered the project as design and construct contractor, with Robert Bird Group serving as civil and structural engineer. The upgrade provides DDA-compliant access and improved interchange facilities on Wentworth Avenue and Joyce Street.
Employment
The labour market strength in Old Toongabbie positions it well ahead of most Australian regions
Old Toongabbie has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.0% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.8%. As of December 2025, 1,887 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.2%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.
Workforce participation is high at 75.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant 47.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 7.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8% while the labour force rose by 1.9%, resulting in a slight unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Old Toongabbie's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.
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Income
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch
The suburb of Old Toongabbie had a median taxpayer income of $62,124 and an average income of $74,610 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is very high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the estimated median income as of March 2026 would be approximately $68,535, with an average income of $82,310. Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Old Toongabbie cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. In this suburb, 33.4% of the population (1,075 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the broader trend across regional levels where 30.9% are in the same category. Notably, 33.0% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that contributes to local economic activity. Housing expenses account for 14.5% of income, and residents rank within the 78th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Old Toongabbie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Old Toongabbie, as per the latest Census data, 84.2% of dwellings were houses while 15.7% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types of dwellings. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan area's dwelling structure which was 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Old Toongabbie stood at 35.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.8% and rented ones at 22.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Old Toongabbie was $450, slightly higher than Sydney metro's figure of $470. Nationally, Old Toongabbie's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the Australian average of $375.
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Household Composition
Old Toongabbie features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 78.0% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.0%, consisting of 19.8% lone person households and 2.3% group households. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Old Toongabbie exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
The area has university qualification rates of 30.5%, which is significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 50.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (21.8%). Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 11.6% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis indicates 26 operational public transport stops in Old Toongabbie, serving a variety of bus routes. These stops facilitate 32 individual routes, accommodating approximately 4,107 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents' average proximity to the nearest stop being 142 meters. Predominantly residential, most commuters from Old Toongabbie travel outward. The car remains the primary mode of transport, used by 86% of residents, while only 7% opt for buses. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.
According to the 2021 Census, a significant 47.3% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 586 trips daily, translating to roughly 157 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Old Toongabbie'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 indicates strong performance across Old Toongabbie. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low among the general population, nearing national averages even among older, at-risk cohorts.
Private health cover was very high, with approximately 56% of the total population (~1,816 people) having it, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.8 and 6.7% of residents respectively. A total of 73.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (528 people). Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Old Toongabbie was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Old Toongabbie's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 30.9% born overseas and 30.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Old Toongabbie, making up 62.8% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 8.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.2%.
The top three ancestry groups are Australian (23.4%), English (18.7%), and Other (13.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Lebanese at 4.6% vs regional 2.6%, Hungarian at 0.5% vs 0.3%, Korean at 1.8% vs 1.1%.
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Age
Old Toongabbie's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
Old Toongabbie has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and being comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age group constitutes 14.9% of Old Toongabbie's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort makes up 6.1%, lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.6% to 14.0%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 11.9% to 6.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Old Toongabbie's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 40%, reaching 289 people from the current 206. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall increase of those aged 65 and above, who are projected to comprise half of Old Toongabbie's population growth. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.