Pottsville

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

As of November 2025, Pottsville's population is estimated at around 7,394, reflecting a 156 person increase since the 2021 Census. The resident population estimate of 7,372 by AreaSearch, based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and additional validated addresses, indicates this growth. This results in a density ratio of 585 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Pottsville has shown resilient growth with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 39.0% to population gains during recent periods, though all migration drivers were positive factors. AreaSearch uses 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 where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Considering these projections, Pottsville is expected to grow by 840 persons to 2041, reflecting a 12.9% increase 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 has averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 61 homes. In FY-26, up until now, there have been 3 recorded approvals. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 6.1 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built, indicating substantial demand outstripping supply and potential heightened buyer competition with pricing pressures.

The average construction value of new properties is $1,131,000, reflecting a focus on premium segment development. This financial year has seen $1.8 million in commercial development approvals, highlighting the residential nature of the area. Compared to Rest of NSW, Pottsville has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 35th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. Recent development activity has picked up but remains below average nationally, possibly due to planning constraints or the area's maturity. New developments consist of equal parts detached houses and medium/high-density housing (50% each), a significant shift from the current 76% houses pattern, likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Pottsville is 467 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Pottsville will gain 955 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Pottsville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are Pottsville Marketplace, Pottsville High School, Solis Pottsville, and Cabarita West - Tanglewood. The following details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Pottsville shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Pottsville has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

In June 2025, 3187 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Pottsville is similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Notably, construction has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with only 1.1% of employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 4.8%, employment declined by 4.5%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points in Pottsville, contrasting with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Pottsville's median income among taxpayers was $46,606 and average income was $61,123 in financial year 2022. These figures are lower than Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998 during the same period. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022, Pottsville's estimated median income would be approximately $52,483 and average income around $68,831. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Pottsville rank modestly at the 34th to 38th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The majority of locals (2,454 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, accounting for 33.2% of the population. This pattern is similar to the broader area where 29.9% of residents occupy this income range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Pottsville, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 36th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the sixth decile.

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

The latest Census data shows that in Pottsville, 76.3% of dwellings are houses, with the remaining 23.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Non-Metro NSW's composition of 66.3% houses and 33.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pottsville stands at 37.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 38.9% and rented dwellings accounting for 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pottsville is $2,063, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,872. The median weekly rent in Pottsville is $500, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $400. Nationally, Pottsville's mortgage repayments are significantly higher at $2,063 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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, which is 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; 25.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (27.8%).

Educational participation is notably high; 32.1% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.4% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education. Educational provision includes St Ambrose Catholic Primary School and Pottsville Beach Public School, collectively serving 905 students; the area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1069). The two schools focus exclusively on primary education; secondary options are available in surrounding areas.

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

Pottsville has 82 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 33 different routes that together facilitate 382 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated excellent, with residents on average located 127 meters from their nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 54 trips across all routes, which equates 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 seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level. Private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~3780 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 8.6% of residents) and mental health issues (7.9%). 68.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Rest of NSW. Pottsville has 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1537 people), lower than the 26.1% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, 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, making up 45.9% of people there. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.3% of the population compared to 0.2% across the rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups in Pottsville are English (33.0%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (10.6%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups, such as Scottish at 8.8% (versus 8.7% regionally), Samoan at 0.2% (versus 0.1%), and French at 0.5% (versus 0.5%).

Pottsville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Pottsville's median age is 42 years, similar to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that 17.2% of Pottsville's population is aged 5-14, which is higher than the national average of 12.2%. However, the 25-34 age group makes up only 6.9% of the population, lower than Rest of NSW's percentage. 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%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the 35-44 age group will grow by 16%, adding 179 residents to reach a total of 1,333. Conversely, the number of people aged 55-64 is expected to decrease by 4%.