Bass Hill (NSW)

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According to the analysis of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region and new address verifications by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Bass Hill has an estimated population of 10,493 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 263 residents (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 10,230 individuals. The calculation relies on a resident population of 10,465, determined by Districts from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 27 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 3,544 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 71.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Bass Hill possesses a diverse labor force spanning multiple industries, featuring an unemployment rate of 12.4% and an estimated 1.3% growth in jobs over the previous year, as aggregated from regional statistical data by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,939, while the unemployment rate remained 8.2% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, indicating potential for labor market recovery. Furthermore, workforce participation is notably lower, standing at 55.5% in comparison to the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a substantial 35.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of pandemic-related restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Bass Hill are below the national average, with a median of $41,776 and an average of $53,185. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes would stand at approximately $46,087 for the median and $58,674 for the average in March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings are at the 5th percentile ($534), whereas household earnings are stronger at the 29th percentile. The statistics show that 28.9% of the population (3,032 residents) fall within the weekly earnings range of $1,500 - mirroring the metropolitan pattern where of earners are in this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the last Census, the housing distribution in the suburb of Bass Hill consisted of 72.2% separate houses and 27.9% other property types, including semi-detached residences and apartments, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Bass Hill was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, sitting at 31.6%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (34.1%) or occupied by tenants (34.2%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders was lower than the Sydney metropolitan figure at $2,383, and the median weekly rent was $450, compared to metropolitan values of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in the suburb of Bass Hill are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national benchmark of $375.

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The vast majority of households are families, accounting for 80.8% of the total, which includes couples with children at 44.7%, couples without children at 16.9%, and single-parent homes at 17.1%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.2%, with single-person living arrangements at 17.7% and shared households making up 1.8%. The median household occupancy of 3.3 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The local population shows lower levels of tertiary education, with university degree holders (19.2%) sitting well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This gap highlights a potential focus area for local educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 14.1%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical expertise is common, with 31.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificate qualifications (20.3%).

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An analysis of public transit shows 70 operational transport stops within the suburb of Bass Hill, consisting of various bus options. These locations are connected to 22 separate routes that support a total of 1,436 passenger trips weekly. Transit access is rated as high, with residents living an average of 149 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 88%, followed by trains at 5%. Average car ownership is 1.5 vehicles per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 35.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes in the suburb of Bass Hill align closely with national averages according to Districts' evaluation of mortality and long-term illness, with standard health issues across the population being typical, though slightly higher than national benchmarks among older demographics. The level of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of residents (~5,038 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Bass Hill displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 38.4% of residents born outside Australia and 63.1% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.4% of the population. The most significant religious concentration relative to wider benchmarks is Islam, which is followed by 37.5% of residents, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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The median age of 34 years in the suburb of Bass Hill is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 years and the national figure of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Bass Hill has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.9%) but a smaller share of people aged 35 - 44 (12.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.8% to 15.9%, while the group aged 0 to 4 shrank from 7.5% to 6.9%. Population projections for 2041 suggest changing age dynamics, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to increase by 15% (adding residents to total ), while the numbers of residents aged to and to are expected to decline.

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Bass Hill currently has an estimated 724 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 420 children aged 0-2 and 281 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 705 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,315. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.