Horsley Park (NSW)

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The estimated population of Horsley Park, based on ABS updates and Districts validation as of Feb 2026, is around 1,773. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 1,790 people, a change inferred from an estimated resident population of 1,668 in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The current density ratio is 80 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration. Districts adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

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Horsley Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.9%.

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According to Districts' aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Horsley Park had a median taxpayer income of $52,482 and an average income of $83,736. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $57,132 (median) and $91,155 (average). The 2021 Census data shows Horsley Park's household income rank at the 74th percentile ($2,135 weekly), with personal income at the 41st percentile. Income analysis reveals that 24.9% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring the metropolitan region where fall into this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with earning over weekly. After housing costs, residents retain of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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Horsley Park's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 3.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Horsley Park was at 55.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 26.8% and rented dwellings making up 17.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,250, higher than Sydney's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $428, compared to Sydney's average of $470. Nationally, Horsley Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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Family households constitute 82.5% of all households, including 43.2% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7 people.

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The area's university qualification rate is 15.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (27.1%). Educational participation is high at 28.5%, including primary education (10.4%), secondary education (7.6%), and tertiary education (4.7%).

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Horsley Park has 70 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes that collectively facilitate 271 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 383 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport, used by 88% of residents, while 8% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

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Horsley Park's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national mortality rates and health condition benchmarks.

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Horsley Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 30.4% of its population born overseas and 41.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Horsley Park, making up 83.5% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Italian (26.0%), Maltese (16.3%), and Australian (13.3%).

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The median age in Horsley Park is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Horsley Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (10.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (8.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 8.6% to 10.6%, while those aged 55-64 grew from 14.3% to 15.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 decreased from 14.2% to 12.2%, and those aged - dropped from to . By demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Horsley Park's age structure. The number of residents aged - is expected to grow by , reaching from . Notably, the combined age groups of + will account for of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both age groups - and - are projected to decrease in number.

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Horsley Park currently has an estimated 83 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 40 children aged 0-2 and 26 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 66 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 159. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.