Parklea

Population growth drivers in Parklea are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

By Nov 2025, Parklea's population is estimated at around 3,696 based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations. This reflects an increase of 12 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,684. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,696 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,486 persons per square kilometer, placing Parklea in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, Parklea is expected to increase by just below the median of national areas, with an expected growth of 253 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 5.6% over these 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Parklea is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Parklea has received approximately two dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY12 to FY16, totalling around 11 homes. As of FY26, there have been zero recorded approvals so far. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with diverse buyer choices.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $817,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Parklea shows significantly reduced construction activity, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This limited new supply is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving Parklea's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (68.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes despite densification trends.

With around 3658 people per dwelling approval, Parklea reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Parklea is projected to gain approximately 208 residents by 2041. Construction maintains a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population grows.

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

Two projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact the area significantly: Blacktown City Beach Volleyball Courts and Stanhope Gardens Village Centre. Other key projects include The Ponds High School Upgrade and Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts.

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Parklea ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Parklea has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the year ending June 2025.

Employment grew by 5.7% during this period, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of June 2025, 1,551 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 40.9%, significantly below Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Finance & insurance has a strong presence with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Construction, however, has limited presence at 5.7% compared to the regional 8.6%. Local employment opportunities appear limited due to Census working population vs resident population counts. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.7% while labour force grew by 6.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for Australia. Applying these projections to Parklea's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data shows Parklea had a median taxpayer income of $63,143 and an average income of $76,340 in the financial year 2022. These figures are higher than national averages. Greater Sydney's median and average incomes were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively during this period. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, estimated median income is approximately $71,105 and average income is around $85,966. Census data reveals Parklea's household incomes rank at the 95th percentile ($2,832 weekly). The earnings profile indicates that 36.4% of residents (1,345 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to metropolitan patterns where 30.9% occupy this range. Notably, 46.3% of Parklea's residents earn above $3,000 per week, suggesting strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing costs consume 17.6% of income, but disposable income remains at the 94th percentile due to strong earnings. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Parklea displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Parklea, as per the latest Census evaluation, 67.6% of dwellings were houses while 32.4% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 84.9% were houses and 15.1% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Parklea stood at 15.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 62.1% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,700. Median weekly rent in Parklea was $550 compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Parklea's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Parklea features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 90.2% of all households, consisting of 63.3% couples with children, 15.8% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 9.8%, with lone person households at 7.1% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 3.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

Parklea demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Parklea's residents aged 15+ have a notably higher proportion with university qualifications, at 53.1%, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This is largely due to Bachelor degrees held by 35.3% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.2% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (15.3%). Educational participation is high, with 57.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 19.4% in primary education, 15.8% in secondary education, and 12.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Parklea has six active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 22 different routes that together provide 971 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 194 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 138 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 161 weekly trips per individual stop.

Parklea's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Parklea with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population, which amounts to around 2,109 people. Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.6 and 5.2% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 79.0%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 80.0% across Greater Sydney. Parklea has 7.4% of its population aged 65 and over, equating to approximately 273 people. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they require more attention than the broader population.

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

Parklea has a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.7% of its population born overseas and 57.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Parklea, comprising 41.7% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 20.8% of Parklea's population versus 20.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (26.2%), Indian (20.7%), and Australian (12.4%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences in representation: Filipino is overrepresented at 6.4% compared to the regional figure of 6.2%, Sri Lankan at 1.1% versus 0.9%, and Serbian at 0.8% compared to 0.2%.

Parklea's population is younger than the national pattern

Parklea's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Parklea has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (21.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.6%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. According to the 2021 Census, Parklea's population has seen changes in certain age groups: the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 14.4% to 16.2%, while the 15 to 24 group increased from 14.1% to 15.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 20.7% to 19.0%. By 2041, Parklea's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow by 32%, adding 190 residents to reach a total of 789. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.