Weston (NSW)

Weston lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Weston (NSW) is around 4,251, reflecting an increase of 163 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Weston by AreaSearch in June 2024 was 4,189. This increase was inferred from 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 780 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Weston has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, outpacing its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed around 68% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is projected to increase its population by 1,696 persons, reflecting a gain of 46.5% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis shows Weston had approximately 8 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years (FY21-FY25), totalling around 44 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 brought in about 15.6 new residents per year. This supply lagged behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes were built at an average cost of $351,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial development approvals amounted to $324,000, reflecting minimal commercial activity in Weston compared to the rest of NSW (80.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New development consists of 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. This shows a considerable shift from the current housing mix (currently 96.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated population per dwelling approval is around 995 people, indicating Weston's quiet, low activity development environment.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Weston is expected to grow by approximately 1,979 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the region: Hunter Expressway (M15). Other key projects include Hunter Power Project at Kurri Kurri Power Station, Weston Commercial Centre Masterplan, and Hunter Regional Plan 2041. The following details those most relevant to the area.

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Employment conditions in Weston face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Weston has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 7.3%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, Weston had 1,802 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Weston is similar to Rest of NSW at 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, mining has a high concentration with employment levels at 2.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.1% of Weston's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.2%, while employment declined by 5.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points in Weston. In comparison, Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Weston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Weston's median taxpayer income was $46,532 and average was $54,549 in financial year 2022, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below the national average of $57,078 (median) and $71,116 (average). In comparison, Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Weston would be approximately $52,400 (median) and $61,428 (average) as of September 2025. As per the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Weston fall between the 16th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 30.5% of Weston's community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (1,296 individuals), which is consistent with regional levels at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Weston, with only 83.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 22nd percentile nationally.

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

Weston's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 90.9% houses and 9.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weston was at 33.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.0% and rented ones at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent was $320, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $340. Nationally, Weston's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Weston has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 75.5% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 18.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with the Rest of NSW average.

Weston faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 7.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (36.2%).

Educational participation is high at 29.2%, including 11.1% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education. Weston Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 274 students, operating under varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 881). It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 6.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.0, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Weston has 35 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 33 different routes that together offer 307 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 171 meters.

On average, there are 43 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 8 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Weston is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Weston faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data showing substantial impacts on both younger and older age cohorts due to various health conditions. Only approximately 49% of Weston's total population (~2,064 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.9% in the rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 12.2% of residents and arthritis impacting 10.4%, while 60.1% claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 62.6% in the rest of NSW.

The area has 16.6% of residents aged 65 and over (705 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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

Weston's population was found to be predominantly culturally homogeneous, with 92.3% being Australian citizens, 94.8% born in Australia, and 98.1% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Weston was Christianity, practiced by 50.6% of the population, compared to 55.7% across the rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (34.5%), English (32.3%), and Australian Aboriginal (8.0%).

Notably, Welsh, Samoan, and French ethnicities were slightly overrepresented in Weston compared to regional averages: Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.5%, Samoan at 0.2% versus 0.1%, and French at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

Weston's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Weston is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 15.3% of Weston's population, compared to the Rest of NSW, while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 5.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25-34 age group has grown from 13.4% to 15.3%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.0% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.7% to 11.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 11.7% to 10.6%. Population forecasts for Weston indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. Notably, the 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 69%, adding 405 people and reaching a total of 992 from its current figure of 586.