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Population
St Helens Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of St Helens Park is around 7,209. This reflects an increase of 562 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,647. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 6,985 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,397 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 8.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 7.8%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated. The suburb is expected to grow by 408 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 2.5% in total over the 17 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within St Helens Park when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in St Helens Park shows approximately 39 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 197 homes. As of FY26, there have been 15 approvals recorded. The average new resident per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 is 0.7. This indicates that supply meets or exceeds demand, offering more buyer choices while supporting potential population growth above projections.
The average construction value for new dwellings is $364,000. In the current financial year, there have been $1.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Helens Park has 12.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 85th percentile nationally, with recent intensification in building activity.
New building activity consists of 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 112 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, St Helens Park is expected to grow by 184 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
St Helens Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified five projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Kerridge Release Area (Ambarvale South), Greater Macarthur Transit Corridor, Gilead Stage Two, and Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Upgrades. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan Masterplan
A $204 million transformation of Australia's largest botanic garden. The masterplan, designed by McGregor Coxall, includes a new Coolamon Lake precinct, world-class biodome greenhouses for native flora, a First Nations Garden, and a native farm. It features over 10km of new walking and cycling trails, accommodation facilities, and a botanical research and innovation cluster expanding the Australian PlantBank and National Herbarium of NSW. The project aims to restore Dharawal Country and regenerate endangered Cumberland Plain vegetation while creating a globally significant destination.
Greater Macarthur Growth Area
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a state-led strategic initiative planned to deliver 58,000 new homes and 40,000 jobs over 30 years. It consists of the Glenfield to Macarthur urban renewal corridor and major land releases in Gilead and Appin. As of 2026, major earthworks are commencing at Glenfield, while development in the Appin (Part) Precinct is currently capped at 2,499 dwellings pending significant infrastructure upgrades for water, wastewater, and transport. The project includes the creation of the Warranmadhaa National Park to protect critical koala corridors.
Western Sydney University Campbelltown Campus Vertical Expansion
Major vertical expansion of WSU Campbelltown Campus centered on the Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct. The center-piece is the $55 million Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building, which officially opened in December 2025 as a hub for the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. The broader expansion includes a 9-level Clinical Training and Simulation Tower, new student accommodation, and upgraded facilities to support the healthcare workforce in Western Sydney.
Campbelltown Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2
The $632 million redevelopment has transformed Campbelltown Hospital into a major tertiary facility. Key features include a new 12-storey clinical services building, a significantly expanded emergency department, and state-of-the-art intensive care and operating theatres. The project uniquely integrated mental health services into the main hospital campus, featuring a seven-storey unit designed for trauma-informed care. Additional enhancements include new nuclear medicine, dental services, and expanded women's and children's health facilities including modern birthing suites.
Campbelltown Sport and Health Centre of Excellence
The Campbelltown Sport and Health Centre of Excellence is a $33 million integrated high-performance training and community health facility located at the northern end of Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Developed in partnership with Western Sydney University, Wests Tigers, and Macarthur FC, the facility serves as a hub for sports science research, elite athlete development pathways, and community health services. Key features include a gymnasium, aquatic recovery zones, specialist medical and allied health tenancies, and multipurpose education spaces designed to support both professional teams and local sporting communities.
Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a state-led strategic planning initiative aimed at delivering up to 58,000 new homes and 40,000 jobs by 2040. The project comprises the Glenfield to Macarthur urban renewal corridor (18,000 homes) and greenfield release precincts including Appin and Gilead (40,000 homes). As of early 2026, major progress includes the rezoning of Glenfield for 7,000 homes, with Landcom progressing Stage 1 civil works and a State Significant Development Application for 120 affordable apartments. The Appin (Part) and North Appin precincts were on exhibition in late 2025 for over 15,000 homes, with Walker Corporation's 9,000-dwelling concept DA under assessment. Infrastructure upgrades such as the Cambridge Avenue extension and new school sites are central to the staggered delivery framework.
Gilead Stage Two
Lendlease's 495ha State Assessed Planning Proposal to transform a site within the Greater Macarthur Growth Area to deliver up to 3,300 new homes, a new school, town centre, and public open space. The rezoning was finalised in late 2023, with 50% of the site (247.8ha) zoned as protected environmental land, including 230ha of mapped koala corridors. Development is staged, with 600 lots unlocked initially and 2,700 lots conditional on wastewater infrastructure delivery. Note that in late 2024, the adjacent Stage 1 (Figtree Hill) was sold to Stockland, though Gilead Stage 2 planning remains a Lendlease-led State Assessed Planning Proposal path.
Appin (Part) Precinct - Future Appin Communities
A 1,378-hectare masterplanned community in the Greater Macarthur Growth Area, rezoned in December 2023. The precinct is planned to deliver 12,900 new homes, four schools (K-12), and the $1.9 billion Macarthur Business Park, which is expected to create over 10,000 jobs. The project includes more than $2 billion in dedicated state and local infrastructure for roads, water, and wastewater upgrades. Approximately 500 hectares of the site is dedicated to environmental conservation to protect local koala corridors and biodiversity. Draft plans were exhibited in late 2025 and a Development Application has been lodged for the initial 9,000 homes.
Employment
St Helens Park shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia
St Helens Park has a balanced workforce comprising both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area. The unemployment rate was 7.5% in December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 7.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical data aggregation.
As of December 2025, there were 3,648 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 3.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stood at 73.0%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A significant portion, 27.8%, of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Notably, manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 3.8% of St Helens Park's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 7.0% while labour force grew by 7.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide further insights into potential future demand within St Helens Park. These projections estimate national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to St Helens Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
The suburb of St Helens Park's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in St Helens Park is $56,696 and the average income stands at $65,071. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income is $60,817 and average income is $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for St Helens Park would be approximately $61,719 (median) and $70,836 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in St Helens Park cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 42.3% of the community earn between $1,500 - 2,999 (3,049 individuals), reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
St Helens Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
St Helens Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Helens Park stood at 21.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.2% and rented ones at 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,966, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in St Helens Park was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, St Helens Park's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
St Helens Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 81.8% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 20.4% couples without children, and 19.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.2%, with lone person households at 16.0% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
St Helens Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 15.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (27.3%). Educational participation is high, with 31.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.8% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
St Helens Park has 44 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 17 distinct routes, offering a total of 1,127 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 152 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this predominantly residential zone. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 89%, while train usage stands at 6%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.
According to the 2021 Census, a significant 27.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 161 trips daily, equating to roughly 25 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Transport Stops Detail
Health
Health performance in St Helens Park is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
St Helens Park faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment, conducted on 20th March 2023. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age groups.
Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~3,796 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common conditions are asthma (9.4%) and mental health issues (8.2%). Conversely, 68.5% of residents report no medical ailments, versus 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 10.8% of the population (778 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, mirroring those of the general population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in St Helens Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
St Helens Park, surveyed in 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 24.3% of residents born overseas and 24.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 57.2%, but Islam had notable overrepresentation at 6.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 6.8%. Ancestry wise, Australian (25.5%) and English (22.5%) were prominent, with Other groups at 14.2%.
Samoan, Spanish, and Maltese groups showed higher representation than regional averages: Samoan at 1.8% vs 0.5%, Spanish at 0.7% vs 0.6%, and Maltese at 1.2% vs 1.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
St Helens Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide
The median age in St Helens Park is 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national median age of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Helens Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population share of those aged 75-84 has increased from 2.6% to 3.7%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.7% to 13.5%. By 2041, projections indicate significant demographic shifts in St Helens Park. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 15%, adding 133 residents to reach a total of 1,035. This growth will be driven partly by demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 52% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, the 15-24 and 25-34 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.