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' population was estimated at around 18,612 as of Nov 2025, reflecting a growth of 2,297 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 14.1% rise from the previous figure of 16,315 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 17,744 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 95 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,002 persons per square kilometer, placing The Ponds in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth of 14.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average (6.7%) and metropolitan area growth rates. Interstate migration contributed approximately 62.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, for covered areas. For un-covered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth over the period, with The Ponds expected to increase by 15,520 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 87.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions The Ponds among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows The Ponds recorded around 167 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years ending FY-25. This totals an estimated 839 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 6.1 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $393,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year, $354,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Ponds shows substantially reduced construction, with 55.0% fewer dwellings approved per person. Recent construction comprises 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the current housing mix of 84.0% houses. This location has approximately 716 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market with expected growth of 16,285 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Looking ahead, The Ponds is expected to grow by 16,285 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 15 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include The Ponds High School Upgrade, CASA at Sapphire Estate, Tallawong Public School, and Reserve Embellishment - Tallawong Reserve and Rosenthal Park.

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The exceptional employment performance in The Ponds places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

The Ponds has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment grew by 6.2% in the past year. Workforce participation is high at 71.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance employment is particularly concentrated, at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, construction is under-represented with only 6.3% of The Ponds' workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as working population does not match resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 6.2%, labour force by 6.4%, raising unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to The Ponds' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Ponds has a median taxpayer income of $74,238 and an average income of $88,343 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $83,599 (median) and $99,483 (average) as of September 2025. 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 (6,458 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket 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 still 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 dwelling structure in The Ponds, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Ponds was at 12.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (64.9%) or rented (22.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,700. The median weekly rent figure in The Ponds was recorded at $643, compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, The Ponds' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 7.7%, with lone person households at 6.6% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.5 people, which is 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

Educational attainment in The Ponds is notably high, with 52.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational pathways account for 21.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 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. The Ponds has four schools with a combined enrollment of 5,441 students. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1099. The educational mix includes two primary schools, one secondary school, and one K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub, offering 29.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.2. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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 shows that there are currently 44 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops cater to a mix of bus services. A total of 43 individual routes service these stops, collectively facilitating 2,323 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 217 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 331 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 52 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

The Ponds' health outcomes show notable results with low prevalence of common conditions in both younger and older age groups. The area has a high private health cover rate at approximately 62% (11,498 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 58.5%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 5.5% and 4.4% of residents respectively. A total of 81.9% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 80.0%. The area has 8.4% (1,563 people) aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention compared to 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 has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 57.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 53.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 37.7% of The Ponds' population. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented at 26.1%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 20.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (24.1%), Indian (23.9%), which is higher than the regional average of 16.9%, and Australian (12.6%). Notably, Filipino (4.6%) and Maltese (1.2%) populations are also overrepresented compared to regional averages.

The Ponds's population is younger than the national pattern

The median age of The Ponds is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly below Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, The Ponds has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (24.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.8%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, The Ponds' population has seen an increase in the 45 to 54 age group from 12.3% to 14.6%, and a rise in the 15 to 24 cohort from 10.2% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 9.3% to 6.8%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 7.7% to 6.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in The Ponds' age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 35 to 44 cohort, projected to increase by 69%, adding 3,146 residents and reaching a total of 7,725.