Crestwood (NSW)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address points validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Crestwood is approximately 4,830 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 106 people (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population was 4,936 people. This adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 4,830, which Districts estimated using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population level yields a density ratio of 2,464 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Crestwood in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. Recent population growth in the area was mostly driven by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 73.0% of total population increases.

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Crestwood has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, according to Districts data compiled from statistical areas. As of March 2026, there are 2,876 local residents employed. The local unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 73.1% compared to 60.6% for Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a low 7.6% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Taxpayer income levels in Crestwood align closely with national benchmarks according to aggregated financial year 2023 ATO statistics. The median income for local taxpayers is $57,137 and the average income is $67,268, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local income estimates would stand at approximately $63,034 for the median and $74,210 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual weekly income at the 77th percentile ($982 per week), while household income ranks at the 48th percentile. The highest concentration of residents, 35.7% (1,724 people), falls into the $1,500 - bracket, similar to the broader region where this group makes up . Housing affordability is highly constrained, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area at the th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the th decile.

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The housing profile of Crestwood at the last Census consisted of 45.7% detached houses and 54.3% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Crestwood lagged behind the regional average at 23.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (34.2%) or rented (42.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 matched the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $320 compared to the Regional NSW median of $330. On a national level, Crestwood's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 57.4%, which includes 23.0% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 10.1% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.6%, with lone person households representing 38.8% of the total and group households making up 3.9%. The median household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The local educational profile is distinct compared to the broader region, with university graduation rates at 30.2% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding both the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 regional average of 24.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 33.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 21.9%.

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Public transport data shows 30 active transport stops operating within Crestwood, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 31 separate routes, which combine to deliver 536 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 145 meters from their nearest transport stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most residents commute outward to work, and private vehicles remain the primary transport mode at 90%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 7.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.

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Crestwood presents notable healthcare challenges based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with health issues being relatively common across both young and old cohorts, while private health insurance rates are slightly above the SA2 average at approximately 54% of the population (~2,585 people).

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Crestwood displays greater cultural diversity than most comparable local areas, with 29.9% of the population born outside Australia and 26.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 46.6% of residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.7% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.

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Crestwood has a median age of 34, which is considerably lower than the Regional NSW figure of 43 and also below the national median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW average, there is a clear concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (23.5% locally), while the 65 - 74 age group is under-represented at 7.3%. This local concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 14.7% to 16.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort has grown from 22.2% to 23.5%. Meanwhile, the 55 to group has decreased from to . Projections suggest the local age profile will change by with the to age group expected to expand by people () from to while the to group is projected to see a modest increase of ( people).

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Crestwood currently has an estimated 357 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 195 children aged 0-2 and 129 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 34% by 2041 (to approximately 477 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 327. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.