Council (LGA) · Area profile
Georges River
38 km²
A steady rise in household wealth has marked Georges River, with the proportion of families earning over $3,000 a week jumping by 9.3% since 2016. This is a highly educated and diverse community in Greater Sydney where nearly half of the population was born overseas. The area is defined by its accessibility and professional workforce, with a typical resident aged 38 and many working from home. It is an affluent, well-qualified region that blends a high standard of living with a strong multicultural character.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The population has grown to 152,274 people, and while the typical age is 38, the number of seniors has risen by 2 points since 2016. The community is less likely to be in a de facto relationship than most other areas.
Born overseas make up 46% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 26.1%, followed by English and Australian.
Language diversity is very high here, with 53.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 10.3% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 47.7% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.7%, which is well below the national average.
This is a highly qualified community where 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. School completion is also far higher than usual, with 70.8% of residents finishing Year 12.
Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with typical weekly family earnings at $2,209. This wealth is reflected in the 27.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
Residents enjoy better health than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.9%, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much less common at 4.9%.
Participation in volunteering is much lower than most areas, falling 4.7 points since 2016 to 9.9%. Similarly, the rate of people providing unpaid care is slightly below the state average.
First Nations people in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 52.6%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal incomes for this group are also much higher than in most other areas.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children make up 62.1% of the community, and fewer people live alone compared to most other areas.
The area has fewer detached houses than the national average, with 36.2% of people living in flats or apartments. Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,474.
Working from home has surged to 36.6%, a massive 33 point increase since 2016. Despite this, public transport use remains well above the national average, and 12.5% of homes have no car.
The community is quite mobile, with 37.5% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 16.5% of the population.
Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, falling 8.6 points since 2016 to 53.6%. The workforce is heavily concentrated in healthcare, social assistance, and professional services.
The region is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of areas for overall advantage. Population growth has also been strong, rising 7.3% since 2021.
Annual rainfall is far above the state average at 1,177mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure, averaging 12.7 degrees.
This is a safe area with crime rates for assault, burglary, and robbery all being much lower than in most other areas. The overall recorded offence rate is also lower than average.
The area is a walker's paradise, with a high score of 8.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.