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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Young is $520k, with units at $425k. House values have moved 7.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Young has an estimated 10,633 residents. Density is about 29 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS broader regional figures alongside verified post-Census address additions, the suburb of Young has a population estimated at approximately 10,633 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 23 people (0.2%) compared to the 10,610 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident base of 10,527 determined after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 83 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With a density of 29 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers spacious residential conditions.
The 0.2% post-Census increase in the suburb of Young trails the wider SA3 rate (2.5%) by 2.3 percentage points, reflecting resilient local dynamics. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 99.0% of recent population gains. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the baseline) are applied by AreaSearch, with NSW State Government 2022 releases (based on 2021) utilised wherever coverage gaps exist. Age-specific rates derived from these datasets are projected forward for 2032 to 2041. Overall demographic trajectory indicates growth slightly below the nationwide regional median, with the suburb of Young projected to expand by 484 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, representing an overall expansion of 3.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
157 new dwellings have been approved in Young over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 37, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS residential building approvals indicates the locality records an average of roughly 31 home approvals annually, totaling an estimated 157 residential approvals across the 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, including 37 recorded to date in FY-25. Amid recent downward population movement, construction volume has maintained an adequate pace that benefits prospective buyers, with an average construction cost of $483,000 per approved dwelling. Concurrently, non-residential activity has been robust, evidenced by $39.9 million in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year. Per capita building activity in the locality reaches approximately 75% of the Rest of NSW benchmark, ranking at the 51st percentile nationwide.
This subdued relative volume reflects both market maturity and potential land or planning constraints. Detached houses account for 86.0% of recent approvals while townhouses and apartments comprise 14.0%, reinforcing low-density characteristics that appeal to buyers desiring larger allotments. The ratio of roughly 289 people per dwelling approval further highlights this low-density setting. Long-term forecasts anticipate an addition of 378 residents to the locality by 2041 based on recent AreaSearch quarterly tracking. Prevailing rates of residential building appear well-suited to absorb this projected demand, offering advantageous buying conditions and creating capacity for growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Young
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Young, worth an estimated $83 million. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by regional infrastructure works, capital programs, and council planning schemes. AreaSearch has tracked 11 specific developments positioned to influence the district, including the Young Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades, Apollo Fabrication Group Expansion, Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication, and Hill Street Subdivision Young.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Apollo Fabrication Group Expansion
Apollo Fabrication Group is undertaking a staged expansion of its structural steel manufacturing operations in Young. Stage one involves the construction of a fully enclosed 4,000 square metre loading and storage facility designed to streamline distribution logistics, expand fabrication throughput, and minimise dust and acoustic impacts on the surrounding precinct.
Young Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades
Hilltops Council is undertaking comprehensive stormwater drainage and flood mitigation infrastructure upgrades across the Young township. The scope includes hydraulic capacity improvements, drainage network renewal, and water quality treatment measures to reduce local overland flooding and enhance environmental outcomes along Burrangong Creek.
Young Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Replacement of the existing sewage treatment plant with a modern 12,000 EP facility to enhance treatment processes and enable reuse of treated water for irrigation of public parks and fields, reducing reliance on potable water.
Hill Street Subdivision Young
New land development by Mellross Communities off Hills Street, Young. Titled and ready for construction with fully serviced lots including Colorbond fencing and building pads. Located in prime position surrounded by upmarket lifestyle properties with natural fall and tranquil backdrop.
Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication
Duplication of existing bridge along Henry Lawson Way in Young to improve connectivity for surrounding towns, increase load limits and safety, and extend bridge lifespan. Project includes traffic management and approach road improvements during construction phase.
Young High School and New Joint Use Library and Community Facility Upgrade
The project delivered a new 2.5-storey joint use library and community facility integrated with Young High School and Carrington Park. Key features include new learning spaces, reading and study areas, technology facilities, children's activity area, youth wellbeing hub, arts floor with gallery, coffee bar, Wiradjuri learning centre, staff hub, canteen, student toilets, and landscaping.
Thornhill Street Pavement Upgrades
The project involves reconstructing the pavement on Thornhill Street due to failures, deformation, and end of useful life. Works include in situ chemical stabilisation, trimming, sealing, asphalting, and stormwater upgrades. Stage 2 is underway south of Spring Street, with temporary road closures for safety.
MACTON Industrial Subdivision
Prestige industrial land subdivision creating 10 fully serviced lots for industrial, warehousing, and logistics uses, with concrete paved cul-de-sac, security fencing, and B-Double route approval. The subdivision is physically complete and council compliant, with some lots sold and remaining lots available for purchase.
4,656 residents of Young are employed, from a labour force of 4,857. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 57.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features an even split between blue-collar and white-collar roles across varied industries, recording an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to aggregated statistical area figures from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,656, matching the 4.1% jobless rate found across Regional NSW, though the local participation rate of 57.2% sits below the broader Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. In the Census, 7.9% of local workers reported working from home, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic movement restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a distinct regional specialisation, employing workers at 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance exhibits lower representation locally, comprising 14.5% of the workforce compared with 16.9% across Regional NSW. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident labour pool suggests a constrained local job base. Over the past 12-month period, aggregated SALM and ABS figures show the local labour force contracted by 2.2% alongside a 0.9% reduction in employment, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 1.3 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment also decreased by 0.9% while the workforce shrank by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections provide context on future industry demand. While nationwide employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-level variations apply. Weighting these projections against the area's current industrial makeup suggests potential local employment expansion of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing an illustrative baseline that excludes localized demographic adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Young is $1,157 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $656 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,309 a year against an average of $55,877. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place personal earnings in the suburb of Young below national figures. Individual taxpayers recorded a median income of $46,309 and an average income of $55,877, compared against $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $51,088 for median earnings and $61,644 on average as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual metrics in the 2021 Census, local earnings sit between the 10th and 20th percentiles across Australia.
The most common personal income band is $800 - 1,499, encompassing 27.1% of residents (2,881 people), unlike regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 is most prevalent at 29.9%. Disposable income following shelter costs stands at 85.6%, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Young had 4,073 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 3% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show the local housing stock is heavily weighted towards separate houses at 87.5%, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures accounting for 12.4%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright homeownership matches the regional standard at 39.4%, while mortgaged properties make up 29.7% and rental accommodations represent 30.9%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments were recorded at $1,300, sitting below the Regional NSW median of $1,733 and well under the national standard of $1,863. Median weekly rents of $250 also offer notable affordability compared to $330 in Regional NSW and $375 nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Young counted 4,073 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 66.2%, comprising couples without children (27.3%), couples with children (24.9%), and single parent households (12.8%). The remaining 33.8% of dwellings are non-family residences, consisting of single-person households at 31.3% and group living arrangements at 2.5%. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, exactly mirroring the Regional NSW benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Young hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,082 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education qualifications is relatively low across the locality, with 13.7% holding university degrees against the wider NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are held by 9.9% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 2.5%, and graduate diplomas by 1.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 38.7% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between certificates at 29.7% and advanced diplomas at 9.0%. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 28.8% of the local population enrolled in educational programs. By level, primary schooling accounts for 11.6% of residents, secondary education comprises 9.0%, and higher education enrollments stand at 1.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Young reaches 318 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 320 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network comprises 318 active stops spanning bus and rail services, operated across 33 unique routes that provide 320 scheduled weekly services. Physical access to services is strong, with residents situated an average distance of 179 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuter travel is primarily car-dependent, with private motor vehicles used for 94% of journeys, walking accounting for 5%, and household vehicle ownership averaging 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 7.9% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during COVID-19. Transit schedules deliver an average frequency of 45 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest transit stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
62.3% of residents in Young report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics show notable wellness challenges across the community, evidenced by higher rates of chronic illness and elevated mortality indices across multiple age demographics. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 49% of residents (~5,218 people), trailing both the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health issues reported locally are arthritis (11.1%) and asthma (9.4%), with 62.3% of the populace reporting no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Elevated chronic condition rates are evident within the prime working-age cohort.
Residents aged 65 and over number 2,530 people, making up 23.8% of the community, experiencing health outcomes that track closely with national senior averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Young is largely Australian-born, at 91.1% of residents, with 7.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%) and English (30.6%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced in the area, where 91.1% of residents were born in Australia, 90.1% hold Australian citizenship, and 92.4% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 65.1% of the population compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. When assessing parental birthplaces, the primary reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%), English (30.6%), and Irish (9.8%). Specific community groups show distinctive local representation, including Lebanese ancestry at 1.9% (versus 0.2% regionally), Australian Aboriginal background at 3.9% (versus 4.6%), and Serbian ancestry at 0.3% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Young is 41. 22.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution of the suburb of Young aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of only 2.8 percentage points across major demographic brackets. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 41 as at August 2026, unchanged since the 2021 Census and remaining 2 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. Projections indicate the senior demographic (65+) will register the largest expansion through 2041, increasing by 333 residents (13%) to reach 2,864, whereas cohorts of children and younger adults are anticipated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Young
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,610 at the 2021 Census → 10,633 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL14536). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.