The Ponds

The Ponds lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The Ponds statistical area's population was estimated at 18,290 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,975 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,315. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 17,221 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 95 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,933 persons per square kilometer, placing The Ponds (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 12.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state and metropolitan averages, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 62.0% 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, The Ponds (SA2) is expected to increase by 16,100 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 94.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees The Ponds among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates The Ponds averaged around 153 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 766 homes were approved, with an additional 5 in FY-26 to date. This translates to an estimated 6.7 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $392,000. In FY-26, $10.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Ponds has significantly less development activity, being 59.0% below the regional average per person. New building activity shows 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% attached dwellings, a significant departure from existing housing patterns which are currently 84.0% houses. The Ponds reflects a highly mature market with around 808 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate The Ponds will gain 17,187 residents through to 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth.

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

AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that could impact the area significantly. Key projects include The Ponds High School Upgrade, CASA at Sapphire Estate, Tallawong Public School, and Reserve Embellishment - Tallawong Reserve and Rosenthal Park. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees The Ponds performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

The Ponds has an educated workforce with the technology sector well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 5.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of that date, 11,681 residents were employed at an unemployment rate of 2.7%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was higher at 71.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance had a high share of employment at 1.7 times the regional level, while construction was under-represented at 6.3% versus Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 5.0% and labour force by 4.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to The Ponds' employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not consider localized population projections.

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

The suburb of The Ponds had a median taxpayer income of $74,276 and an average income of $88,430 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% would be approximately $80,857 (median) and $96,265 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in The Ponds rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 34.7% of locals (6,346 people) are in the $4000+ category, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 range dominates with 30.9%. Economic strength is evident through 56.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 97th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

The Ponds' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Ponds stood at 12.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 64.9% and rented ones at 22.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,700. The median weekly rent in The Ponds was $643, compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, The Ponds' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 92.3% of all households, including 69.9% couples with children, 14.8% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 7.7%, with lone person households at 6.6% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 3.5 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

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

In The Ponds, 52.2% of residents aged 15 and above possess university qualifications, exceeding national (30.4%) and NSW state averages (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational pathways make up 21.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas accounting for 10.4% and certificates for 11.1%. Educational participation is high, with 37.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 16.1% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in The Ponds indicates that there are 70 active transport stops currently operating. These stops primarily service buses, with a total of 46 individual routes providing passenger trips. Each week, these routes facilitate 2,993 passenger trips collectively.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 215 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 427 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 42 weekly trips per individual stop.

The Ponds's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in The Ponds, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (11,305 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 5.5 and 4.4% of residents respectively. Overall, 81.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 80.0%. As of 2021, 8.4% of The Ponds' population is aged 65 and over (1,536 people). While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

The Ponds is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

The Ponds is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 57.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.8%, born overseas. The main religion in The Ponds is Christianity, comprising 37.7% of people in The Ponds. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 26.1% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 20.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Other at 24.1%, Indian at 23.9%, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.9%, and Australian at 12.6%. There are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 6.2%, Sri Lankan remains similar at 0.9%, and Maltese is slightly underrepresented at 1.2% versus the regional average of 1.7%.

The Ponds's population is younger than the national pattern

The median age of The Ponds is nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Ponds has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (24.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.8%). This 35-44 concentration is significantly above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 12.3% to 14.6%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.2% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 9.3% to 6.8%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 7.7% to 5.9%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in The Ponds's age profile by 2041. The 35 to 44 cohort is projected to grow by 75%, adding 3,363 residents and reaching a total of 7,863.