Pottsville

Population growth drivers in Pottsville are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Pottsville's population is estimated at around 7,517 people. This reflects an increase of 279 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,238 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as 7,443 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 595 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Pottsville has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 39.0% 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected, with Pottsville expected to grow by 842 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Pottsville averaged approximately 16 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 80 homes. As of FY26, 5 approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 4.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This indicates substantial demand outstripping supply, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,131,000, suggesting a focus on premium segment dwellings. In FY26, $322,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Pottsville has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 28th percentile nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice. New development consists of 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 76.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 598 people, reflecting a quiet development environment.

By 2041, Pottsville is expected to grow by 834 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Pottsville 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 three projects likely to impact this region. Key projects are Pottsville Marketplace, Pottsville High School, Solis Pottsville, and Cabarita West - Tanglewood. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Pottsville well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Pottsville has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.1%.

The area's unemployment rate is 1.7% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%, while workforce participation is similar at 56.4%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employment levels are particularly notable, at 1.4 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 1.1% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force decreased by 2.6%, alongside a 2.2% employment decline, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Pottsville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Pottsville has an income level below the national average, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Pottsville is $46,606, with an average income of $61,123. This compares to figures for the Rest of NSW, which are $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates project median income at approximately $50,735 and average income at $66,538 by September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Pottsville rank modestly, between the 34th and 38th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 33.2% of the population (2,495 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 36th percentile. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Pottsville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 76.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 23.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This differs from Non-Metro NSW's figures, which show 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pottsville stood at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented ones at 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,063, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,872. Weekly rent in Pottsville was recorded at $500, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Pottsville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,063 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 78.1% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Pottsville shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational qualifications in Pottsville trail regional benchmarks, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW as of the latest available data. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 27.8%. Educational participation is notably high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data available.

This includes 13.4% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Pottsville's public transport analysis shows that as of May 2021, there are 92 active transport stops in operation within the area. These stops cater to a mix of bus services, with a total of 33 individual routes providing weekly passenger trips amounting to 397. The accessibility of these transport services is rated excellent, with residents typically located just 126 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 56 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Pottsville's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Pottsville's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are similarly prevalent across both young and older age groups. Approximately 51% (~3,843 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.6% of residents) and mental health issues (7.9%). About 68.7% report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.2% in the Rest of NSW. Around 20.8% of residents are aged 65 or over (1,563 people), lower than the 26.1% in the Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors in Pottsville exceed average standards, even outperforming general population health metrics.

Pottsville is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Pottsville has a relatively low level of cultural diversity, with 84.9% of its population born in Australia, 90.2% being citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Pottsville, accounting for 45.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Pottsville compared to the rest of NSW, comprising 0.3% versus 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (33.0%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (10.6%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Scottish is slightly overrepresented at 8.8%, Samoan is marginally higher at 0.2%, and French remains the same at 0.5%.

Pottsville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Pottsville's median age is 42 years, similar to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows a prominent percentage of 5-14 year-olds (17.2%), which is higher than the national average of 12.2%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is smaller at 6.9% compared to Rest of NSW's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 8.3% to 9.6%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.0%. Population forecasts for Pottsville in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the strongest growth projected for the 35 to 44 age group at 14%, adding 162 residents to reach a total of 1,335. Conversely, numbers in the 55 to 64 age range are expected to decrease by 17%.