Table Top

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

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Table Top is around 1,621. This figure represents an increase of 105 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,516. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,547 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 57 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 9.2 persons per square kilometer. Table Top's growth rate of 6.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW's growth rate of 5.9%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Table Top is expected to expand by 311 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 14.6% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Table Top according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Table Top recorded approximately 19 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 98 homes. So far in FY26, 7 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1 person moved to the area per dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics. The average expected construction cost value of new homes was $596,000, suggesting a focus on premium segment properties.

This financial year, $1.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Table Top exhibits 80.0% higher building activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers, although recent years show a slowdown. This high level is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of 208 people per approval. Future projections estimate Table Top will add 237 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand readily, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Table Top has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include NEXUS Regional Jobs Precinct, Ettamogah Rise Estate, Chisholm Park Estate, and Urana Road Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Table Top has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025956 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 81.6%, exceeding Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 17.9% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 3.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 7.8%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.2% and employment declined by 2.9%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW saw a 1.2% employment decline and a 0.4 percentage point unemployment rate increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Table Top's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Table Top suburb has a median taxpayer income of $69,020 and an average income of $85,832, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. These figures are among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $75,116 (median) and $93,437 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Table Top rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 90th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 35.5% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, mirroring the broader area where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 41.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Table Top is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Table Top, as assessed at the latest Census conducted on 28 August 2016, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwellings recorded. This is in contrast to Regional NSW which had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Table Top stood at 41.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 54.1% and rented dwellings making up 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167 as of the August 2016 Census, compared to Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Table Top was recorded at $380, while Regional NSW had an average of $330. Nationally, Table Top's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375 as of August 2016.

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

Family households constitute 89.4% of all households, including 48.1% couples with children, 36.0% couples without children, and 5.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.6%, with lone person households at 10.0% and group households making up 0.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Table Top exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 28.4% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 18.4% and that of Rest of NSW at 21.3%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 14.1% and certificates make up 25.1%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary education, 11.5% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Table Top has 95 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 12 different routes that together provide 120 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 685 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 97%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.5, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Table Top'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 for Table Top, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (985 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.7 and 6.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.5%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents have notably low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (207 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The latest Census data sees Table Top placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Table Top's population showed low cultural diversity, with 93.4% born in Australia, 93.9% being citizens, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 66.2%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.9%), Australian (30.9%), and Irish (10.8%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 3.1%. Scottish ancestry was also higher at 9.0%, versus 8.0% regionally, and New Zealand ancestry stood at 0.7%, compared to the regional 0.4%.

Table Top's median age exceeds the national pattern

Table Top's median age is 42 years, similar to Regional NSW's average of 43 but considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 years are particularly prominent at 17.4%, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 5.7% compared to Regional NSW. This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.1%. Since 2021, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.0% to 14.0%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 17.1% to 16.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Table Top, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 27%, adding 67 residents to reach 320. Conversely, numbers in the 15-24 age range are expected to fall by 3%.