Haymarket (NSW)

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According to ABS demographic data updates for the surrounding region combined with new address records validated by Districts since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of Haymarket is approximately 9,888 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,583 individuals (19.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 8,305 residents. The estimate was determined by Districts' evaluation of the ABS June 2025 Estimated Resident Population release and a single validated address addition post-Census. With these numbers, the suburb of Haymarket has a density of 19,015 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of areas analyzed by Districts and highlighting the intense demand for local land. The 19.1% expansion rate of the suburb of Haymarket since the 2021 Census outpaced the state growth of 7.1% and the Greater Sydney average, positioning the community as a regional leader in population expansion. This upward trajectory was largely driven by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for about 94.0% of the total demographic gains lately.

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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and relatively stable employment numbers over the previous year, according to Districts compilation of regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 5,488 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the 4.1% rate in Greater Sydney, though local participation in the labor force is much lower at 59.2% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a significant 37.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the locality is $39,729 and the average is $99,551. These figures place the area in the top percentile nationwide, contrasting with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Adjusted for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $43,829 for the median and $109,825 for the average as of March 2026. Census records show that household income is in the 61st percentile ($1,931 weekly), while individual income is in the 40th percentile. The largest income bracket contains 33.1% of residents (3,272 individuals) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns with the metropolitan distribution where fall into this bracket. Housing costs present a severe burden, leaving only of income remaining, which ranks in the nd percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in the local area at the time of the Census consisted of 0.2% houses and 99.8% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates were low at 10.0%, with the remaining properties being paying off a mortgage (10.7%) or occupied by tenants (79.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was higher than the metropolitan Sydney average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $650 compared to the metropolitan average of $470. On a national scale, local mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 49.6% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 8.6%, couples without children at 33.6%, and single-parent homes at 4.1%. The remaining 50.4% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.6% and shared group households accounting for 22.9%. The median household occupancy is 2.4 residents, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Academic achievement in the area is exceptionally high, with 52.9% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational education represents 24.3% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (17.6%) and certificates (6.7%).

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Public transport options include 75 stops within the local area, offering a combination of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops support 98 different routes, which handle a combined volume of 61,565 passenger trips each week. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 114 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with 27% using trains, 26% walking, and 18% taking buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.1 per home, which is below the regional average. A significant 37.0% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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Health profiles show excellent statistics in the local area, according to Districts analysis of mortality and chronic disease metrics, with a very low occurrence of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing approximately 66% of the population (6,542 individuals), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The local area ranks among the most multicultural in the nation, with 80.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 85.8% born outside of Australia. Buddhism is the most common religious affiliation, practiced by 31.2% of local residents, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 29, the local population is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. There is a high concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 (43.8%) compared to Greater Sydney, but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (1.7%). The proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 is also much higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 20.1% to 21.6% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 4.2% to 2.8%. Looking forward to demographic forecasts suggest notable changes, with the to cohort expected to grow by individuals () from to .

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Haymarket currently has an estimated 217 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 131 children aged 0-2 and 88 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 36% by 2041 (to approximately 296 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 153. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 5.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.