Hebersham (NSW)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Hebersham stands at approximately 5,686 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 43 people (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 5,643 individuals. This shift is derived from a resident population of 5,670, estimated by Districts using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus 32 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density ratio of 3,384 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Hebersham in the top quartile of national sites evaluated by Districts. The post-Census expansion of 0.8% for Hebersham is within 2.8 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (3.6%), indicating competitive local growth drivers. Natural increase was the primary contributor to population growth, generating approximately 55% of all population gains during recent times.

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Hebersham possesses a diverse workforce distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with representation across various sectors, an unemployment rate of 16.9%, and an estimated 2.4% employment expansion over the prior year, according to Districts' aggregation of statistical area data. In March 2026, 2,072 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 12.8% above the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, showing potential for improvement, while participation in the workforce remains low at 57.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records show that a moderate 17.0% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

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Based on Districts' aggregation of postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Hebersham had a median income of $47,254 and an average income of $52,076. These figures are below the national average and compare to median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $52,131 for median income and $57,450 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Hebersham between the 9th and 22nd percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, the largest cohort consists of 31.9% of local residents (1,813 people) earning in the $1,500 - range, which aligns with regional patterns where fall into the same category. Financial pressures from housing costs are high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The mix of housing in Hebersham at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.9% houses and 8.2% other types of dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative accommodation, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Hebersham trailed the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 24.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (31.8%) or renting (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733, which is below the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $335, compared to $470 for the metropolitan region. Nationally, Hebersham's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 78.6%, consisting of couples with children at 37.1%, couples without children at 18.6%, and single parent families at 20.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.4%, with lone persons making up 19.0% and group households representing 2.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The region shows lower levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 14.4%, below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Practical and technical skills are common, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (23.9%).

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Analysis of public transport options shows 30 active transit stops in Hebersham, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, providing a total of 1,565 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 169 meters from the closest stop. Because Hebersham is mostly residential, many workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport method at 85% and train travel at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per household. Working from home was recorded for 17.0% of residents (2021 Census; likely affected by COVID-19 rules).

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Health statistics show significant challenges in Hebersham, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease rates, with chronic illnesses common in both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of the population (~2,705 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Hebersham exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 38.5% of residents born outside Australia and 40.4% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 55.6% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is in Islam, which is followed by 14.1% of residents, representing a much higher share than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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With a median age of 33, Hebersham is younger than Greater Sydney, which has a median age of 37, and Australia, which has a median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hebersham has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.9%) but a lower share of people aged 35 - 44 (11.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 14.3% to 15.6% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group grew from 7.5% to 8.6%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.1% to 11.0%. Population projections to indicate notable demographic shifts. The + cohort is expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach . Demographic aging is expected to continue, with residents aged and older accounting for of the projected growth, whereas the to and to age brackets are projected to decline.

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Hebersham currently has an estimated 488 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 300 children aged 0-2 and 200 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 15% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 424 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 743. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 19.2 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. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.