Bringelly
Scale is the standout feature of Bringelly: 2,433 residents occupy 40.21 square kilometres at a low density of 60.5 people per square kilometre. Compared with Oran Park and Leppington, the suburb has a more spacious, rural-residential pattern, reflected in its 99.3% separate-house share and 69.1% concentration of four-plus-bedroom homes. Household income sits at the 66.1 percentile, while the median age of 42 is 2.0 years above the national figure. The established ownership base is being reshaped by high growth, with an annual forecast rate of 4.46% and 100 development matters recorded across 12 months.
Local council: Camden (54% of the suburb; the rest sits in a neighbouring council)
Population
2,433
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,833/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
100
Bringelly is best suited to buyers seeking land, detached housing and larger floorplans rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 99.3% of homes, compared with just 0.7% apartments, and four-plus-bedroom properties represent 69.1%, a higher share than the 25.0% three-bedroom segment. The household income percentile of 66.1 is above the national midpoint, while mortgage payments average $2,167 monthly and mortgage-to-income is 27.3%, with no mortgage stress flag. A weekly rent of $500 provides a useful comparison point for buyers weighing ownership against leasing.
For Buyers
Bringelly is best suited to buyers seeking land, detached housing and larger floorplans rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 99.3% of homes, compared with just 0.7% apartments, and four-plus-bedroom properties represent 69.1%, a higher share than the 25.0% three-bedroom segment. The household income percentile of 66.1 is above the national midpoint, while mortgage payments average $2,167 monthly and mortgage-to-income is 27.3%, with no mortgage stress flag. A weekly rent of $500 provides a useful comparison point for buyers weighing ownership against leasing.
For Investors
Bringelly presents a growth-corridor investment case, but the rental market needs careful property selection. Renters make up 21.9% of households and the weekly rent is $500, while the vacancy rate is 7.2%, leaving more leasing risk than in a tightly constrained market. Rent growth of 51.4% supports recent demand, and the forecast annual growth rate of 4.46% is linked to internal migration. Compared with a low-development market, the 100 matters recorded over 12 months point to stronger future supply, which may moderate rent increases even as new households arrive.
Development Activity
Total DAs
192
Last 12 Months
100
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+354.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Bringelly
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Demographics
Bringelly has a settled, family-oriented demographic profile. The median age is 42, or 2.0 years above the national figure, while the average household size is 3.2 people, 0.7 above national. University attainment is 17.8%, which is 12.3 percentage points below national, whereas the overseas-born share is 22.9%, 1.3 points above national. Low turnover matters because 87.0% of residents stayed at the same address, compared with 13.0% who moved. English ancestry numbers 499, Italian 393 and Maltese 273; Christianity accounts for 1,601 people, with no religion at 373 and Islam at 172. Arabic is the leading listed non-English language at 86 speakers, followed by Italian at 58.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.3%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Bringelly is overwhelmingly detached and owner-oriented. Outright ownership accounts for 50.4% of households, mortgages 25.7% and renting 21.9%, compared with 1.9% in other tenure categories. The 99.3% separate-house share is more than 140 times the 0.7% apartment share, while four-plus-bedroom homes at 69.1% substantially exceed three-bedroom homes at 25.0%. Two-bedroom housing represents 4.5% and zero or one-bedroom homes 1.3%. Monthly mortgage payments average $2,167 and weekly rent is $500; both rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income are 27.3%, indicating similar reported payment burdens. This mix reflects larger households and a long-term ownership base rather than a unit-led market.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$500
Census 2021
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$686
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.2%
Unoccupied
53
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.0%
Couples with children
37.5%
Couples, no children
12.9%
Single parent
635
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is Bringelly's leading industry at 21.7%, or 117 workers, followed by education at 12.8% and 69 workers, healthcare at 8.9% and 48, manufacturing at 8.5% and 46, and transport at 8.3% and 45. The occupational mix is led by trades at 171, clerical and administration at 168, managers at 158, machinery and drivers at 128, and professionals at 124. Construction's lead aligns with the strong trades presence and the suburb's development pipeline. Unemployment is 2.4% against a 51.6% participation rate, while 49.2% work full-time and 790 people are outside the labour force. SEIFA results are above the middle range overall: IEO is decile 6, IER decile 10, IRSD decile 9 and IRSAD decile 8. The IER result is higher than IEO, indicating stronger economic resources than education outcomes.
Unemployment
2.4%
Labour Force
1,054
Unemployed
25
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
49.2%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
51.6%
Employed
1,029
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.8%
Postgraduate
3.4%
Born Overseas
22.9%
Dwellings
680
Transport to Work
Bringelly is practical for households with cars or flexible work arrangements. Car drivers account for 53.2% of residents, compared with 1.8% using public transport and 4.4% walking or cycling, while 36.5% work from home. Private vehicle access is therefore more important than transit for daily movement. Bringelly Public School is the suburb's 1 government primary school; families should check enrolment zones and secondary pathways against the exact address because school access can change across the wider area. A suburb-wide crime rate is not available, so current incident counts and street conditions should be checked before renting or buying. Socioeconomic access is above the middle range, with IRSAD at decile 8 and IRSD at decile 9, although IEO is lower at decile 6.
Drive
53.2%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
4.4%
Work from Home
36.5%
Growth Outlook
Bringelly is classified as high growth, with the forecast trend running at 4.46% annually and internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is forecast at 195.3% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed rather than a single-age growth story. The gentrification score is 0 and the forecast stage is New development, consistent with 100 development matters recorded over 12 months. Compared with a mature, low-change suburb, this combination points to substantial construction and household inflows, but not to a clear gentrification cycle. Rent growth of 51.4% reinforces demand pressure, while the senior share has risen 2.5 points and the young share 0.8 points, suggesting growth across more than one age group.
Population trend: Camden council area
About 54% of Bringelly sits in Camden; the rest is in a neighbouring council. These are the council area's residents, not Bringelly's.
Residents 2025
146,483
Growth, 5 yr average
+5.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+3.7%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bringelly compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bringelly a good suburb to live in?
Bringelly suits households wanting detached homes, space and a quieter setting. About 99.3% of dwellings are separate houses, the median age is 42, and 36.5% work from home. Compared with a denser suburb, daily life is more car-dependent, with 53.2% driving and only 1.8% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Bringelly?
A current median house price should be checked through recent settled sales and local appraisals. A single figure is less useful than like-for-like comparisons because 99.3% of homes are separate houses and 69.1% have four or more bedrooms, a much larger format than the 25.0% three-bedroom share.
What schools are in Bringelly?
Bringelly Public School is the suburb's 1 listed government primary school. Families should confirm the enrolment zone, year-level availability and secondary pathway for the exact address. Travel planning also matters because 53.2% of residents drive, compared with 1.8% using public transport.
Is Bringelly safe?
No suburb-wide crime rate is available for Bringelly. Compare the latest 12-month incident counts with nearby suburbs and inspect lighting, road conditions and surrounding land uses at the exact address. The suburb covers 40.21 square kilometres, so local conditions can vary more than a single area-wide impression suggests.
Is Bringelly good for property investment?
Bringelly has a growth-oriented investment profile, with weekly rent of $500, a 21.9% renting share and forecast annual growth of 4.46%. However, the 7.2% vacancy rate and 100 development matters in 12 months create more supply and leasing risk than a low-vacancy market, so property selection and tenant demand need close checking.
How is Bringelly's population changing?
Bringelly has 2,433 residents today. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 195.3% over 10 years, with annual growth of 4.46% driven by internal migration. The trajectory is Mixed: the young share has increased 0.8 points and the senior share 2.5 points.
What development is occurring in Bringelly?
Bringelly recorded 100 development matters over 12 months, including dwelling houses, new structures and subdivisions. The forecast stage is New development with a gentrification score of 0. Compared with an established low-growth area, this pipeline indicates more construction activity and potential changes to housing supply.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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