Mount Druitt (NSW)

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According to ABS demographic data and Districts' address validations post-Census, the suburb of Mount Druitt has a population estimated at 18,301 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,315 people (7.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 16,986 residents. The current figure is calculated from a base resident population of 18,263 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 273 validated new addresses since the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Mount Druitt has a density of 2,923 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of Australian locations. Its 7.7% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the wider SA3 region (3.6%) and the state, establishing the suburb of Mount Druitt as a regional growth leader. This expansion was largely underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 70.0% of the overall population gains.

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The suburb of Mount Druitt features a qualified workforce with employment spread across several industries, an unemployment rate of 12.6%, and employment growth estimated at 1.9% over the past year. In March 2026, the employed population numbered 7,651 residents. The unemployment rate is 8.5% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and workforce participation stands lower at 61.5% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 25.5% of residents worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Mount Druitt are lower than the national average according to ATO data from the 2023 financial year. The median income for taxpayers is $50,053 and the average income is $55,160, compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $55,218 for median income and $60,853 for average income. Census data shows individual incomes are in the 12th percentile at $608 weekly, while household incomes are higher in the 34th percentile. The largest income group comprises 35.3% of local residents (6,460 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the regional distribution where fall into this bracket. Housing cost pressures are high, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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At the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Mount Druitt consisted of 46.6% detached houses and 53.4% other dwelling types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Sydney's mix of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate was 19.1%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining homes being purchased with a mortgage (30.2%) or rented (50.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,815 and the median weekly rent of $355 are lower than the Sydney metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. Nationally, mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national average of $375.

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Families make up 76.5% of all households in the suburb of Mount Druitt, consisting of couples with children at 44.1%, couples without children at 16.1%, and single-parent households at 14.6%. The remaining 23.5% are non-family households, with single-person households accounting for 20.0% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational attainment levels in the suburb of Mount Druitt are lower than regional averages, with 28.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among these, bachelor degrees are held by 19.9% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 7.3%, and graduate diplomas by 1.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are held by 26.9% of residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 17.0%.

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The public transport network in the suburb of Mount Druitt consists of 119 active stops, including train and bus services. These stops are served by 60 routes, providing a total of 13,616 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 193 meters. As a residential area, the majority of working residents commute to other locations, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by trains at 14%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.1. According to the 2021 Census, 25.5% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Based on mortality and chronic illness data, the suburb of Mount Druitt displays notable public health needs, with common medical conditions present across age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 49% of the population (~8,930 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Mount Druitt has a highly diverse population, with 64.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 51.8% of residents. Islam is also well represented, accounting for 25.9% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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The median age in the suburb of Mount Druitt is 33 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb has a larger proportion of children aged 5 to 14 (14.7%) and a smaller proportion of seniors aged 75 to 84 (3.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.4% to 14.3%, while the 5 to 14 group decreased from 15.6% to 14.7%. Forecasts for 2041 suggest changes in the age profile, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by (adding people to reach ), while the to and to age groups are expected to decrease.

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Mount Druitt currently has an estimated 1,372 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 814 children aged 0-2 and 543 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 1,325 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,201. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.2 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.