Connells Point (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Connells Point has an estimated population of approximately 2,918 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 34 individuals (1.2%) compared to the 2,884 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population estimate of 2,909 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 4 verified new addresses since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 2,833 residents per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 95.0% of the net gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Connells Point features a highly qualified labor force with a notable concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 0.6%, and estimated jobs growth of 1.8% over the past twelve months based on regional data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,728, with the local unemployment rate sitting 3.6% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is normal, standing at 71.3% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a significant 48.1% of employees worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, personal earnings in the suburb of Connells Point rank among the highest nationwide. Taxpayers in the area recorded a median income of $61,701 and an average income of $91,119, which compares to $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $68,069 for the median and $100,522 for the average as of March 2026. The Census indicates that household earnings are in the top tier nationally, placing in the 93rd percentile with a weekly median of $2,644. In terms of distribution, 31.9% of residents (930 people) earn over $4,000 weekly, whereas the leading cohort in Greater Sydney is the - bracket at . This concentration of high-income households (with earning more than weekly) reflects substantial financial resources in the suburb of Connells Point. Housing costs consume of income, and the suburb ranks in the rd percentile for disposable earnings, with a SEIFA income score in the th decile.

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The Census records show that the housing mix in the suburb of Connells Point is comprised of 90.2% standalone houses and 9.8% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, differing from the wider Sydney metropolitan division where houses make up 55.9% and other properties comprise 44.1%. Home ownership rates are high, with 48.4% of homes owned outright, while 40.3% are mortgaged and 11.3% are occupied by tenants. The median monthly payment for home loans in the area is $3,434, and the median weekly rent is $600, which are both higher than the Sydney metro medians of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Connells Point are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up 83.9% of all households in the suburb of Connells Point, with couples with children accounting for 49.7%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single-parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 16.1% of the total, consisting of single-person households at 14.6% and group living arrangements at 1.2%. The median household size is 3.1 residents, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Connells Point is exceptionally strong, with tertiary qualification rates at 39.6% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the national level of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 26.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 14.4%.

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Public transport analysis shows 18 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Connells Point. These stops are served by 3 routes, which together provide 266 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is good, with residents living an average of 128 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 85%, while 9% of commuters use the train. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars, which is above the metropolitan average. A significant 48.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect conditions during the pandemic.

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Based on Districts' evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates, health profiles in the suburb of Connells Point are excellent, with very low rates of common illnesses across all ages. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 63% of the population (1,834 people) holding policies, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Connells Point displays considerable multicultural character, with 31.7% of residents born outside Australia and 42.2% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 66.5% of the local population, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 43 in the suburb of Connells Point is higher than both the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people in the 55 - 64 age bracket (14.1%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is smaller (8.6%) than in the broader metropolitan area. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age cohort has increased from 13.6% to 15.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 6.8% to 8.1%. In contrast, the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 11.2% to 10.0%, and the to group has declined from to . Demographic projections for indicate significant shifts, with the to age group expected to expand by people () from to . The combined cohorts aged and over will account for of total population growth. The to age group is projected to grow by , adding only residents.

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Connells Point currently has an estimated 116 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 67 children aged 0-2 and 44 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 124 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 219. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.