Bexley North (NSW)

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The suburb of Bexley North has an estimated population of around 4,248 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and newly validated addresses through Districts. This figure represents a drop of 33 people, or 0.8%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 4,281 individuals. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 4,245, which Districts calculated after reviewing the most recent ERP data published by the ABS in June 2025, along with one additional confirmed new address recorded since the Census date. At this size, the area achieves a population density of 3,453 persons per square kilometer, ranking it within the upper quartile when compared to other national locations evaluated by Districts. Recent population increases have been largely attributable to overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 81.0% of the total growth observed in recent times.

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The suburb of Bexley North features a highly qualified labor force, strong representation in professional occupations, an unemployment rate of 3.8%, and a 1.6% rise in local employment over the prior year. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,328. The local unemployment level is 0.3% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate is slightly lower at 67.1% compared to the regional benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show 45.4% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayer incomes in the suburb of Bexley North are close to the national median. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $49,810 and an average income of $66,907, compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of $54,950 for the median and $73,812 for the average in March 2026. According to census data, local household incomes are at the 59th percentile ($1,894 weekly), while personal incomes are at the 35th percentile. The largest cohort of households, representing 26.9% or 1,142 people, falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to the 30.9% regional share. High-income households are well represented, with earning over weekly. Housing costs account for of household income, leaving disposable incomes at the th percentile, with the suburb ranking in the th decile on the SEIFA income index.

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The residential profile in the suburb of Bexley North during the last census consisted of 74.8% standalone houses and 25.2% alternative structures like townhouses or units, compared to a metro Sydney split of 55.9% and 44.1%. Homeownership rates are high at 40.4%, with 29.2% of properties held with a mortgage and 30.4% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments are $2,800, which is higher than the Sydney metro median of $2,427. Median weekly rent is $450, compared to the regional median of $470. On a national level, repayments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up 73.8% of households in the suburb of Bexley North, consisting of couples with children at 37.9%, couples without children at 21.7%, and single parents at 12.8%. Single-person households comprise 23.8% of the area, and group households represent 2.4%, making up the remaining 26.2% of non-family households. The median household size is 2.7 people, matching the average for Greater Sydney.

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Higher education completion rates in the suburb of Bexley North are below regional levels, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 38.7% across the SA3 region. Bachelor degrees are held by 24.3% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 27.0% of the population aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 15.6%.

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Public transport infrastructure includes 45 active stops within the suburb of Bexley North, consisting of bus services. These stops support 16 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,153 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is high, with the average distance to a stop being 108 meters. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with 77% of residents traveling by car and 14% using train services. Vehicle ownership is 1.2 cars per household. A significant 45.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic lockdowns.

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Public health records indicate excellent outcomes in the suburb of Bexley North, characterized by low mortality rates and a low incidence of chronic illnesses across age cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region, representing roughly 53% of the community (~2,268 people) compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Bexley North displays a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.8% of residents born outside Australia and 54.9% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 61.1% of the community, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney.

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The median age of residents in the suburb of Bexley North is 42 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 cohort comprises 8.7% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort represents a smaller share at 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.0% to 12.7%, while the 0 to 4 group decreased from 5.9% to 5.0%. Projections to 2041 point to significant changes, led by a 43% increase in the 75 to 84 cohort, rising from 369 to people. Residents aged and over are projected to account for of the suburb's total population growth, while the to and to age brackets are expected to contract.

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Bexley North currently has an estimated 212 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 110 children aged 0-2 and 73 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 16% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 185 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 364. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.