Ingleburn (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, combined with address records confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Ingleburn has a population estimated at approximately 15,976 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 712 people (4.7%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count was 15,264 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 15,783, which Districts calculated after assessing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, alongside an extra 544 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population translates to a density of 1,294 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure across locations evaluated nationwide by Districts. The post-Census expansion rate of 4.7% for the suburb of Ingleburn is within 2.4 percentage points of the state average (7.1%), showing competitive expansion dynamics. Growth locally was mostly fueled by arrivals from abroad, who made up about 66.0% of the total demographic increase lately.

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The suburb of Ingleburn possesses a well-qualified labor force with strong representations in key service industries, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 6.9% over the past year, calculated using Districts statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, there are 8,325 working residents, with unemployment running 1.9% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation matches the Greater Sydney benchmark of 69.1%. Census records show a high proportion of 31.2% of residents working from their homes, although this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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The latest postcode-level ATO data for the financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the suburb of Ingleburn are below the national average, with a median of $45,598 and an average of $53,527. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be around $50,304 for the median and $59,051 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Ingleburn all rank in modest bands, falling between the 32nd and 41st percentiles. The largest income group comprises 35.4% of residents (5,655 individuals) who earn weekly wages between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader region where are in this bracket. Housing cost pressures are significant, leaving only of income after housing expenses, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The housing stock in the suburb of Ingleburn at the time of the latest Census consisted of 66.8% detached houses and 33.2% other housing styles (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the wider Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Ingleburn was recorded at 28.3%, matching the Sydney metro average, with the remaining homes occupied by mortgage holders (37.0%) or tenants (34.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,950, which is below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to the metropolitan average of $470. Globally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Ingleburn exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 75.6%, which includes 38.8% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 24.4%, with individuals living alone accounting for 21.7% and group houses comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational outcomes present challenges locally, as university graduation rates (27.9%) are lower than the Greater Sydney level of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap as well as an opening for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate study (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 31.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (20.7%).

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An analysis of public transport reveals 141 active stops in the suburb of Ingleburn, consisting of a combination of train and bus facilities. These stops are serviced by 46 separate routes, providing 4,773 passenger services each week. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 156 meters from their nearest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the district, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 73%, and trains carrying 18% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.2 vehicles. A high proportion of 31.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Health metrics point to below-average wellness levels in the suburb of Ingleburn, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with typical medical conditions prevalent in both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance levels recorded at a low rate of approximately 48% of the population (~7,694 people). This is lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Ingleburn exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 44.5% of residents born outside Australia and 44.5% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.6% of the population. A notable concentration is observed in Hinduism, which represents 10.5% of residents, significantly above the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

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With a median age of 37, the suburb of Ingleburn matches the Greater Sydney median of 37 and is close to the national average of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group is strongly represented at 10.0% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 14.1%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 3.8% to 5.2% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 12.7% to 11.1%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest shifts in the age structure of the suburb of Ingleburn, led by the 45 to 54 group which is expected to rise by 54% ( people), growing from to while both the to and to brackets will see drops in resident numbers.

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Ingleburn currently has an estimated 1,070 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 605 children aged 0-2 and 402 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 1,217 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,669. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.5 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.