Randwick

An assessment of population growth drivers in Randwick reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Randwick's estimated population is around 30,279 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,336 people (4.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 28,943 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 30,224 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 213 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,702 persons per square kilometer, placing Randwick (SA2) within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the Randwick statistical area (Lv2), with an expected increase of 4,164 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 13.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Randwick, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Randwick recorded around 56 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years to June 2021, totalling an estimated 283 homes. As of FY-26197 approvals have been recorded. The average construction value for new properties is $857,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, there have been $439.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Randwick records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 11th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting limited buyer options while demand for established properties strengthens. New development consists of 6.0% detached dwellings and 94.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a trend towards denser development. With around 1397 people per dwelling approval, Randwick reflects a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Randwick is expected to grow by 4,109 residents through to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Looking ahead, Randwick is expected to grow by 4,109 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 44 projects likely impacting the region. Key initiatives include Newmarket Randwick, Randwick High School Co-educational Facility Upgrade, Randwick Cultural and Community Centre, and Heffron Netball Courts Shade Structure. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Randwick demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Randwick's workforce is highly educated with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of September 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.8%. As of September 2025, 19,799 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 68.9%, above Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Manufacturing has limited presence at 2.2% compared to 5.7% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.6 indicates ample local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 2.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose slightly. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Randwick's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

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 for financial year 2023 shows Randwick had a median taxpayer income of $74,158 and an average income of $120,289. Nationally, these figures place Randwick in the top percentile. In Greater Sydney, the median and average incomes were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated incomes are approximately $80,728 (median) and $130,947 (average). Census data ranks Randwick's household, family, and personal incomes between the 88th and 95th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 30.8% of residents (9,325 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to the metropolitan region's 30.9%. A substantial proportion, 41.1%, earn above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 19.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Randwick features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Randwick, as per the latest Census evaluation, houses accounted for 13.8%, with other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other') making up 86.2%. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Randwick stood at 24.0%, lower than Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.2% and rented ones at 51.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, below the Sydney metro average of $3,033, while median weekly rent was $572, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Randwick's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Randwick features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 60.7% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.3%, with lone person households at 30.7% and group households comprising 8.6%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Educational achievement in Randwick places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Randwick's residents aged 15 and above have a notably high level of educational attainment, with 57.2% holding university qualifications. This exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. The area's strong educational advantage is reflected in its residents' qualifications: Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 20.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 11.1%.

Educational participation in Randwick is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in tertiary education, 7.8% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Randwick has 159 active public transport stops. These include both lightrail and bus services. There are 78 different routes operating in total.

Collectively, these routes provide 14,283 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 112 meters. On average, there are 2,040 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 89 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data indicates notable results across Randwick, showing very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 74% of the total population (22,491 people), compared to 70.1% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 6.4 and 6.3% of residents respectively.

A total of 77.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (4,329 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Randwick 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

Randwick's population shows high cultural diversity, with 22.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 42.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Randwick, comprising 45.6%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 5.3% of Randwick's population versus 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.2%), Australian (16.6%), and Irish (13.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: Hungarian at 0.8% (regional: 0.6%), French at 1.2% (regional: 1.5%), and Russian at 1.1% (regional: 1.1%).

Randwick's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Randwick's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Randwick has a higher concentration of 25-34 year-olds at 22.2%, but fewer 5-14 year-olds at 8.4%. This 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.5% to 13.4% of Randwick's population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.6% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Randwick's age profile. The 75-84 year-old cohort is projected to grow by 47%, adding 732 residents to reach 2,277. Conversely, the 0-4 year-old group is expected to contract by 3 residents.