Georges Hall (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with address records confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Georges Hall has a projected population of approximately 10,163 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 424 residents (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 9,739 residents. This variation is derived from a resident count of 10,126 estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, alongside an extra 60 validated new addresses added after the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 3,089 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest tier of all areas evaluated by Districts. The post-Census expansion of 4.4% in the suburb of Georges Hall trails the broader SA3 region (5.4%) by 1.0 percentage points, demonstrating solid growth dynamics. The expansion was largely underpinned by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 71.0% of the overall population growth during recent times.

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The suburb of Georges Hall possesses a qualified workforce spanning multiple industries, with a jobless rate of 7.9% and an annual employment expansion estimated at 2.6% using compiled regional data. As of March 2026, there are 4,429 employed local residents, though the unemployment rate is 3.8% higher than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, highlighting potential for labor market gains, while workforce participation is notably lower at 61.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses show a substantial 38.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Based on ATO postcode records from the financial year 2023 release, taxpayers in the suburb of Georges Hall recorded a median income of $50,860 and an average income of $64,768. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current levels are estimated at approximately $56,109 for the median and $71,452 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, individual weekly incomes reside at the 19th percentile ($650), while household incomes perform better at the 52nd percentile. In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 household income bracket is the largest, capturing 32.0% of residents (3,252 people), which aligns closely with the regional share. Financial pressure from housing is high, with only of income left over after costs, placing the area in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the community in the th decile.

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Residential patterns in the suburb of Georges Hall at the time of the Census showed that stand-alone houses made up 85.7% of properties, while alternative structures like townhouses and apartments comprised 14.3%, compared to Sydney metro averages of 55.9% and 44.1% respectively. Fully owned properties accounted for 40.7% of dwellings, far exceeding the Sydney metro rate, with remaining homes held under mortgages (39.6%) or rented (19.7%). Local median mortgage obligations stood above the metropolitan average at $2,500 monthly, with median weekly rents at $520, compared to Sydney metro rates of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Georges Hall are well above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 84.4%, consisting of couples with children at 46.1%, childless couples at 21.2%, and single parents at 15.8%. The remaining 15.6% are non-family households, with single person dwellings making up 14.5% and group households accounting for 1.0%. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational outcomes present hurdles, as the proportion of residents with tertiary degrees (21.7%) falls well short of the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear need for focused local educational strategies. Bachelor programs represent 15.9% of credentials, with postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (22.3%).

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Public transport analysis identifies 65 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Georges Hall. These stops are served by 16 unique routes, which run a total of 575 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living a median distance of 132 meters from their closest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and cars remain the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is above the regional average. A significant 38.7% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.

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Health profiles in the suburb of Georges Hall are positive, based on Districts assessments of death rates and chronic ailments. Disease rates are low overall, though they rise above national baselines within older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 average at roughly 53% of residents (~5,341 people). This compares to a 59.9% rate across Greater Sydney.

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Cultural diversity is high in the suburb of Georges Hall, where 32.9% of residents were born overseas and 52.3% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 55.5% of the population. The most prominent deviation from regional averages is in Islam, which represents 27.6% of residents, significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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The median age of 36 years in the suburb of Georges Hall sits close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian average of 38. The population shows a high concentration of children aged 5 - 14 (15.7%) relative to Greater Sydney, but a lower proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.9% to 15.3%, while the 85+ cohort has dropped from 3.5% to 2.7%. Demographic projections suggest the age mix will shift notably by 2041, with the 85+ cohort showing the fastest growth at 71%, adding 193 residents to reach while the to and to groups are expected to shrink.

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Georges Hall currently has an estimated 660 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 408 children aged 0-2 and 272 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 643 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,276. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.7 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.